Polished communications professional seeking position in broadcasting. News, programming, copywriting, traffic or a combination. I am currently in health care public relations with Quality of Life Health Services in Gadsden. In that role I write and deliver speeches and other public presentations concerning health care reform and the organization’s services. I also design, write and edit printed marketing materials. My previous experience in broadcasting includes work as a news reporter for several stations in Alabama and Georgia. I gained significant public relations experience in the retail industry developing and implementing a highly successful in store advertising program and writing and distributing press releases to promote “Community Safety Awareness Week.” I served as a volunteer media coordinator for a local church also writing and distributing press releases. My key skills are reaearch, writing and presenting. I recently wrote several scripts for potential commercials for Quality of Life. I can also serve as a voiceover actor and narrator. My contract infromation is (256) 553-4540 or paul35906@gmail.com.

Paul W. McWhorter
65 Dunaway Drive, Rainbow City, AL 35906 * (256) 553-4540 * paul35906@gmail.com

Job Target
News/Programming/Copywriting or combination.

Experience – Professional Communication
Consumer Assister, Quality of Life Health Services, Gadsden, AL (2013-Present) Temporary
•Wrote and delivered speeches and public presentations on health care reform and services offered by the organization.
•Designed, wrote and edited printed marketing materials.
•Provided on one customer service to several hundred patients seeking to enroll in health insurance plans and to access services offered by the organization.

Load Monitor-Public Relations Aide, Marshall County Commission, Guntersville, AL
•Monitored FEMA contractors for compliance with federal regulations.
•Assisted storm victims applying for government assistance by explaining Operation Clean Sweep in detail, determining eligibility and exploring alternative options for non-eligible property owners.

Sales Associate/Safety Coordinator/PA Announcer, Wal-Mart Stores, Attalla, AL (1989-1994)
•Developed and implemented highly successful in store advertising program, writing and delivering commercial ads over the PA system to generate sales.
•As safety and loss prevention coordinator, wrote and distributed press releases to local media to promote “Community Safety Awareness Week.” Also conducted group and one on one training sessions for employees on safety and loss prevention topics in addition to planning organizing and directing activities of the safety and loss prevention team.

Volunteer Media Coordinator, Church at Canoe Creek, Rainbow City, AL (1999)
•Wrote and distributed press releases to promote special events.

News Reporter, WIYN Radio, Rome, Georgia (1986)
News Reporter, WFHK Radio, Pell City, AL (1983)
News Intern, WKFX Radio, Rainbow City, AL (1983)
News Director, WEXP Public Radio, Gadsden, AL (1983)
•Gathered, wrote, edited and reported local news from a variety of sources.

Guest Columnist, Birmingham News, Gadsden Times, Anniston Star and Sand Mountain Reporter newspapers, from 2006 forward. Samples available.

Other Experience
Installation Technician, General Dynamics Network Systems, Birmingham, AL (2001)
Transport Driver, ADC Telecommunications, Birmingham, AL (1998-2001)
Production Laborer, Gold Kist Poultry, Boaz, AL (1994-1998)
Landscaper, Evergreen Landscaping (2007)
Custodian, Etowah County Schools, Gadsden, AL (2008)

And a variety of part time jobs……

Education
Majored in Sociology with minors in political science and English, Jacksonville State University,
Jacksonville, AL (2003-2009)

Certificate in Office Administration, Snead State Community College, Boaz, AL (2012)

A.A.S., Radio-TV Broadcasting, Gadsden State Community College, Gadsden, AL (1983)

Academic Honors
Alpha Kappa Delta – the Sociology honor society, Pi Sigma Alpha – the political science honor society, Phi Kappa Phi – national cross disciplinary honor society, Elliott Scholarship, Mulder Scholarship, Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges, President’s List, multiple semesters.