1. TIMOTHY J. CARROLL
6 8 T e n t h S t r e e t , W o o d - R i d g e , N J 0 7 0 7 5
(201) 360-1353 | timothy.joseph.carroll@gmail.com
, OBJECTIVE
Find a communications position maximizing my strong writing
abilities, digital design capabilities, and strategic thinking. As
a former investigative reporter, I am persistent, thorough,
and have rigorous rapid response expertise. I have both
public and private sector experience that includes: creation
and execution of media strategies; preparation of various
internal and external communications (press releases,
industry newsletters); integration of social medias into a
holistic communications plan; and brand strengthening.
( EMPLOYMENT
PUBLIC STRATEGIES IMPACT, LLC
Director of Communications & Public Affairs | 2013- , Trenton
Manage communications and public relations for a top New Jersey
government affairs firm. PSI has over 100 clients that include several Fortune
500 companies. The firm also manages several professional associations,
including the American Institute of Architects, N.J. Chapter (AIA-NJ), the
Society of Professional Engineers, N.J. Chapter (NJSPE), the N.J. Liquor Store
Alliance (NJLSA), and the N.J. Travel Industry Association (NJTIA).
DISTRICT OFFICE OF N.J. SEN. RICHARD CODEY
Communications director | 2012-2013, Livingston
Controlled media outreach; created research documents and press releases;
and led story pitch meetings with reporters.
DISTRICT OFFICE OF N.J. SEN. BARBARA BUONO
Communications director | 2012, Edison
Oversaw press relations; provided political consultation and outreach; and
blueprinted comprehensive media strategy leading into a potential
gubernatorial bid.
POLITICKER NJ / STATE STREET WIRE
Statehouse correspondent | 2010-2012, Trenton
Covered federal, state, and local governments from both political and policy
perspectives, with a focus on the Statehouse.
HUDSON REPORTER NEWSPAPERS
Staff writer | 2008-2010, Hoboken
Wrote approximately 6,000 words per week covering Hoboken: municipal
government, business, education, arts, entertainment, and local culture.
J SKILLS
Microsoft Office
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
Publisher
Adobe Suite
Photoshop, Illustrator, and
Dreamweaver
QuarkXPress 10
Also open-source equivalents: GIMP,
Inkscape, Aptana Suite, and Scribus
B EDUCATION
Bucks County Community
College (attended)
Journalism | 2000-2002
The Centurion: Editor-in-chief (2002),
News Editor (2001)
Rowan University (attended)
Chemical engineering | 1997-1998
) AWARDS
Best Investigative Story
First Place (weekly), 2009 | Garden
State Journalists Association
Wilson Barto Award for First
Year Reporter
First Place, 2009 | N.J. Society of
Professional Journalists
Best Investigative Reporting
Third Place (weekly), 2009 | N.J.
Society of Professional Journalists
` OTHER INFO
References
Available upon request
Design Portfolio
Attached for review
