Blair Adams has over 10 years of experience in public relations, communications, and public affairs. She currently works as a Public Information Officer for the Mayor's Office of Human Services, where her responsibilities include managing media relations, social media, community outreach events, and volunteer coordination. Previously, she held positions as a staff writer for the Afro American Newspaper and as an assignment editor for WJZ Television. Adams has a Master's in Business Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Communications, and is proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, and social media marketing.

1. BLAIR ADAMS
blair.kay.adams@gmail.com
SUMMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Self-motivated communications professional with
Over 10 years of experience in public relations &
public affairs
 Proven ability to work with senior officials to build
and sustain professionalnetworks in a fast-paced,
multi-tasked environment
 Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with media, social and community
organizations, government agencies and the general
public
 Effective communicator; both orally and written
 Expertise in social media marketing
 Typing ability 80 WPM & Advanced Proficiency in
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point and
Outlook)
 Strong knowledge of graphic arts materials and
applications (Adobe InDesign and Illustrator)
 Areas of Expertise: Fostering Teamwork, Attention
to Communication, Building Collaborative
Relationships, Strategic Planning, Community
Outreach, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Media,
Administration, Marketing, and Business
Development.
Public Relations: Coordinated the public relations program for agency; meets with bureau heads and program supervisors to gather
information to determine promotional needs of the department. Managed news stories and communication plans for various
organizations.
Administration: Managed official travel, training arrangements, logistics coordination, and transportation support forstaff. Managed
reports. Confirmed meetings and set up conferences. Reviewed and edited memorandums, training materials and other operational or
administrative documents.Developed statistical information and prepared reports for all management staff.
Event Management & Project Management: Direct experience in planning and managing small- to large-scale events (such as
panel discussions,roundtables press events, expos and special events).Served on as the project manager for several ongoing annual
activities, community resource fairs and workshops managing contracts over $250,000. Managed over 8 events a year.
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix
Master’s in Business Administration, June 2015
Villa Julie College
Stevenson,MD
Bachelor of Science
Major: Communications/Theater, May 2006
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Public Information Officer III
Mayor’s Office of Human Services| 7 E. Redwood St. 5th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202 April 2014- present
 Serves as the liaison between City agency(s)and the local news media (radio, television and newspaper), other government
agencies and community organizations to promote agency activities, services and exchange information and counteract
unfavorable publicity.
 Coordinated the public relations program for agency; meets with bureau heads and program supervisors to gather information
to determine promotional needs of the department.
 Prepared news releases, media advisories and fact sheets forall agency events.Coordinated PSA’s for Mayor as it relates to
agency events.
 Monitor in-kind and donation report for all gifts submitted to agency
 Managed health fairs throughout Baltimore City to promote agency programs
 Attend off-site meetings, conferences and workshops to leverage relationships and share resources with key stakeholders
 Answered all request for general information; make public appearances and speaks before community and special interest
groups.
 Coordinate a total of 25 Volunteers, Work-Study Students,YouthWorkers, Interns and Senior Aides day-to-day activities
Place a total of 25 volunteers at different Community Action Centers throughout Baltimore City
 Researched and compiled background material; compose speeches/talking points for Mayor, elected officials and agency staff
members.
 Managed four social media sites and create content for Facebook and Twitter in order to increase communication
opportunities and maintain social media presence using.
 Organize and plan quarterly meetings for managers and community members

2. BLAIR ADAMS
blair.kay.adams@gmail.com
 Organize monthly community walks/canvassing with staff, Mayor, elected officials and police representatives.
 Design, write and oversee the printing of pamphlets, brochures and flyers publicizing events and activities for all events using
Publisher, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word and Pages
 Develop and transmit informational materials to a variety of public audiences to enhance the understanding ofthe
organization.
 Manage two programs at Community Action Partnership Centers
 Work closely with the director and deputy director to develop and execute plan for community engagement while increasing
the community’s awareness about agency programs
 Webmaster for the Mayor’s Office of Human Services; makes regular content additions using Drupal
Staff Writer
Afro American Newspaper | 2519 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD. 21218 July 2006-September 2006 & May 2012-March 2014
 Wrote three news articles daily for weekly paper.
 Drafted five content stories for online news source.
 Provided commentary on draft and pending legislation.
 Edited and proof-read three news articles per week.
 Leveraged professionalrelationships to establish media contacts.
 Participated in two weekly strategy meetings in order to collaborate to get the best story.
 Utilized established contacts to arrange interviews for stories.
 Completed web-based searches for background information on story ideas.
 Managed and cover local and national stories.
 Interviewed news sources to obtain accurate information.
Assignment Editor
WJZ Television | 3725 Malden Ave. Baltimore, MD. 21211 September 2006 – April 2010
 Assisted photographers dozens with both on-site and off-site interviews weekly.
 Worked closely with Executive and Associate Producers to coordinate and develop daily news show.
 Arranged travel schedules and scheduled interviews for reporters.
 Researched information and story ideas using general internet search.
 Wrote and edited news content for daily broadcast and monitored potential story progression
 Prepared media request and obtained legal clearance and credentials.
 Coordinated shipments of equipment, tapes and additional supplies.
 Successfully completed various task in a dynamic fast pace work environment.
 Established effective working relationships with various media outlets,Public Affairs Officials , elected officials and
community leaders/stakeholders.
 Wrote promotional material for Sweeps Week.
 Participated in weekly strategy meetings in order to collaborate to get the best story.
 Supported the Web-team by submitting print copies on the web
ACCOLADES
 Assisted with developing content for #OneBaltimore
 Worked on emergency management team to support recent unrest in Baltimore
 Assisted with creating Pop-up Centers for the Mayor’s Office of Human Services | Community Action Partnership
 Developed social media content,press releases, email-blast and assisted with Annual Report for Maryland Community
Action Partnership