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.<\/p>\n
Paul W. McWhorter
\n65 Dunaway Drive, Rainbow City, AL 35906 * (256) 553-4540 * paul35906@gmail.com<\/p>\n
Job Target
\nNews\/Programming\/Copywriting or combination.<\/p>\n
Experience \u2013 Professional Communication
\nConsumer Assister, Quality of Life Health Services, Gadsden, AL (2013-Present) Temporary
\n\u2022Wrote and delivered speeches and public presentations on health care reform and services offered by the organization.
\n\u2022Designed, wrote and edited printed marketing materials.
\n\u2022Provided on one customer service to several hundred patients seeking to enroll in health insurance plans and to access services offered by the organization.<\/p>\n
Load Monitor-Public Relations Aide, Marshall County Commission, Guntersville, AL
\n\u2022Monitored FEMA contractors for compliance with federal regulations.
\n\u2022Assisted storm victims applying for government assistance by explaining Operation Clean Sweep in detail, determining eligibility and exploring alternative options for non-eligible property owners.<\/p>\n
Sales Associate\/Safety Coordinator\/PA Announcer, Wal-Mart Stores, Attalla, AL (1989-1994)
\n\u2022Developed and implemented highly successful in store advertising program, writing and delivering commercial ads over the PA system to generate sales.
\n\u2022As safety and loss prevention coordinator, wrote and distributed press releases to local media to promote \u201cCommunity Safety Awareness Week.\u201d 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.<\/p>\n
Volunteer Media Coordinator, Church at Canoe Creek, Rainbow City, AL (1999)
\n\u2022Wrote and distributed press releases to promote special events.<\/p>\n
News Reporter, WIYN Radio, Rome, Georgia (1986)
\nNews Reporter, WFHK Radio, Pell City, AL (1983)
\nNews Intern, WKFX Radio, Rainbow City, AL (1983)
\nNews Director, WEXP Public Radio, Gadsden, AL (1983)
\n\u2022Gathered, wrote, edited and reported local news from a variety of sources.<\/p>\n
Guest Columnist, Birmingham News, Gadsden Times, Anniston Star and Sand Mountain Reporter newspapers, from 2006 forward. Samples available.<\/p>\n
Other Experience
\nInstallation Technician, General Dynamics Network Systems, Birmingham, AL (2001)
\nTransport Driver, ADC Telecommunications, Birmingham, AL (1998-2001)
\nProduction Laborer, Gold Kist Poultry, Boaz, AL (1994-1998)
\nLandscaper, Evergreen Landscaping (2007)
\nCustodian, Etowah County Schools, Gadsden, AL (2008)<\/p>\n
And a variety of part time jobs\u2026\u2026<\/p>\n
Education
\nMajored in Sociology with minors in political science and English, Jacksonville State University,
\nJacksonville, AL (2003-2009)<\/p>\n
Certificate in Office Administration, Snead State Community College, Boaz, AL (2012)<\/p>\n
A.A.S., Radio-TV Broadcasting, Gadsden State Community College, Gadsden, AL (1983)<\/p>\n
Academic Honors
\nAlpha Kappa Delta \u2013 the Sociology honor society, Pi Sigma Alpha \u2013 the political science honor society, Phi Kappa Phi \u2013 national cross disciplinary honor society, Elliott Scholarship, Mulder Scholarship, Who\u2019s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges, President\u2019s List, multiple semesters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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 … Continue reading Radio pro seeks news, programming, copywriting (or combination) position<\/span>