Tzviah Ben Shalom
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Journalist and Public Relations Professional
Looking for a position in public affairs or public relations to contribute superior
language skills, problem solving abilities, task management skills,
organizational talents, and to contribute to the success of the organization.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Public Affairs Specialist
United States Marine Corps
Twentynine Palms, California
Performed a full spectrum of public affairs tasks to local, national and military
audiences.
Conducted interviews, data and statistical research, took supporting photography
and writing of numerous articles published in the weekly base newspaper to
include reviewing and editing material for style and clarity for compliance with
security, accuracy, propriety and policy.
Wrote, produced and broadcasted base military news, radio and television
programs.
Provided support and guidance for numerous media queries and community
inquiries, to include requests for installation equipment, facilities and/or
personnel support.
Escorted media and wrote daily press releases, correspondence and letters for
the Public Affairs Officer and senior staff to include writing speeches and news
releases.
Developed a new base community relations program to help bridge the gap
between the military community and the local civilian community and brought in
Marines to mentor students and children in the local community.
Conducted training classes to pre-deploying units on dealing with the media
overseas, addressing the press and security/information issues.
Performed the duties of the editor on occasion for the Observation Post, the
weekly newspaper for the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. Gathering,
editing and proofreading of material, newspaper layout and design and use of
Quark Express and other publishing programs.
Directly supported the Public Affairs Officer and PAO senior staff as well as the
Commanding General and Staff.
Photographed numerous events and functions as well as accompanying the
Base Commanding General on training exercises and special events.
Excellent public speaker. Narrated numerous military and public events and
ceremonies, such as, parades, morning colors, retirements, changes of
command, city parades and local events.
Tzviah Ben Shalom
SKILLS &
EXPERTISE
Editor
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Branding
Design
Website Design
Event Planning
Social Media
Public Relations
Marketing
Public Speaking
Photography
Speech Writing
Press Releases
Writing
Editing
AP Style
Israel Today
Jerusalem, Israel
Worked with a CBS news affiliate taking news articles transliterated
from Hebrew and other languages and turning them into succinct
news articles in the English language for the English production of a
more that 40 page magazine.
Responsible for editing the content of half of the magazine, and
wrote, copy-edited and did supporting research for articles.
Office Manager/Administrative Secretary
Hampton Roads Community Action Program
Newport News, Virginia
Language Skills:
Hebrew-Intermediate
level (reading, writing,
speaking)
Schedules and coordinates meetings, appointments and luncheons
for the Executive Director, Deputy Director and for the agency.
Supervises clerical staff and work experience volunteers as well as
interviews potential work experience and volunteer candidates.
Creates, writes and edits a variety of reports, correspondence, forms
and other documents requested. Compiles, researches and records
statistics and other information for numerous reports and special
projects.
Prepares all tasks for the monthly agency board of directors
meetings, such as, coordinating and planning of food, compiling and
distributing board member information packets and presentation
support. Recording, writing and distribution of official meeting
minutes.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Hampton University-2014
B.A. Journalism and Strategic Communication
Hebrew University Jerusalem-2007
Hebrew Language Program
Defense Information School (DINFOS)
BJC-Basic Journalism Course (1998)
EJC-Electronic Journalism Course (1999)
Marine Corps Institute
Non-Commissioned Officer Course
Leadership Course
Management Course
Written Communication Course
Finance Course
Explosives and Demolition Course
Desert Training Course
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Designed and created the official logos for
the Hampton Roads Community Action
Program and the Teen Moms Support
Program using Adobe Illustrator and
Microsoft Publisher.
Successfully increased business for Dynamic
Physical Therapy through developing
business relationships with local doctors,
practices and clinics. Also increased our
presence in the community through
involvement in community and chamber of
commerce events.
Successfully laid the foundation for a base
community relations program that brought
Marines into the schools to provide
mentorship and tutoring services for schoolage children.
