zimbria bibb

consultant

About

Articulate, well-versed public relations practitioner and media consultant. Invaluable hands-on training at WDIV-TV Detroit Local 4; Stratacomm, Make-A-Wish Foundation Greater Detroit Chapter, WJLB-FM 98 and Interlochen Arts Academy Public Relations Department Contributing writer for Wayne State's student newspaper, "The South End." Contracted for various white papers for Acquire One, LLC; duties included researching, interviewing and writing. Industry experience includes copy writing, blogging and market research. Specialties: Garnering media coverage for clients, interviewing, copy writing, copy-editing, blogging

Country

united states

City

detroit

Industry

writing and editing

Skill

writing, production, interviewing, copy editing, public relations, television, journalism, editing, word, customer service, interviews, microsoft word, blogging, copywriting, video, broadcast, feature articles, social media, press releases

Experience

associate producer and field producer

wdiv-local 4

2004-9 - 2006-1 · 1 yr 5 mos

associate producer

tribute to emery king and wayne state university's journalism institute of minorities

2004-9 - 2005-1 · 5 mos

associate producer

north american international auto show

2004-9 - 2005-1 · 5 mos

Transcribe video from interviews with executives from General Motors' OnStar command center, Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA), Chrysler, General Motors and Ford while assisting executive producers with writing script for special programming highlighting the Charity Preview event prior to the North American International Auto Show.

consultant

2001-4 - Present · 25 yrs 6 mos

Developed white papers for Acquire One, LLC about the importance of ergonomics in the automotive industry, as well the importance of diversity in the workplace. Drafted newsletters and other correspondence for high-volume readership highlighting Make-A-Wish Foundation's (Greater Detroit Chapter) commitment to children with life-threatening diseases. Procured FUZE beverage sponsorship for the grand opening of Make-A-Wish Foundation's Greater Detroit Chapter.

copy editor and writer and liaison

wayne state university

2006-1 - 2011-10 · 5 yrs 10 mos

Partner with coordinator in bringing attention to higher education opportunities for underrepresented youth through enrichment programs such as ACT Preparation Workshop, Science Bowl and Upward Bound Program. Copy-edit material such as liability waivers and other literature circulated to metropolitan Detroit area middle schools, high schools, administrative support, and local professionals serving as mentors. Authored article “Science Bowl celebrates Black History Month” featured in Wayne State’s student newspaper, “The South End,” showcasing the impact that the Initiative has on academic excellence directed in its pre-college outreach. In years 2008-2011, served as regional representative for the Initiative at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Science Bowl, which brought attention to Detroit’s true stake in first-class education.

public relations intern

stratacomm

2013-9 - 2013-12 · 4 mos

Independently managed outreach campaign for the Detroit Chinese Business Association’s “Revitalization & Real Estate” forum; efforts included press release and pitch drafting, creating targeted media list, contacting media and aggressive follow-up; Results include features in Crain’s Detroit business calendar and the Detroit Free Press online calendar Developed well-written client facing material, including high-level technical and feature press releases Supported several media outreach initiatives; to include drafting pitches, contacting media and performing aggressive follow-up Supported SVP/Managing Director and office staff of 6 on several accounts (Nissan, Tognum America, Health Alliance Plan and Association for Advancing Automation) Developed media lists and routinely monitored/flagged clips packages for various accounts