Indiana State University and Texas Southern University

Event Planner, Publicist & Lifestyle Architect at Taylor & Brooks, LLC

Washington, District Of Columbia

PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST:• Handled organizational functions such as media, community, industry and governmental relations; political campaigns and interest-group representation• Established and maintained cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer, employee, and public interest groups• Liaison to management for awareness of public attitudes and the concerns of the many groups and organizations with which they must deal• Drafted press releases and contacted people in media for print and/or broadcast of client’s material• Arranged speaking engagements and often prepared speeches for company officials• Represented employers at community projects through presentations via film, slide or other visual aids at meetings, school assemblies and planning conventionsEVENT PLANNER:• Evaluated and assessed programs and event histories, contractual provisions and planning committee recommendations to determine requirements as to space, facilities, technology, equipment, lodging, catering, and on-site management• Designed, established and oversaw the integrated logistical and administrative support needs of multiple, complex, and widely distributed educational events, conferences and other events• Negotiated terms, executed and administered multiple contracts with facility vendors • Planned and established objectives and goals for meetings, conferences and events, with respect to budgets, speakers, facilities, technology, equipment, logistical requirements and other related issues as needed• Worked as principal liaison between contractors, organizers, faculty and administrators

Taroue Brooks