Dena R Potter

11600 Hunters Hawk Dr, Chesterfield, VA 23838

Public Relations And Communications

Virginia Commonwealth University
Adjunct Professor
Virginia Department of General Services
Director of Communications
Pike County Child Development Feb 2014 - Jun 2014
Consultant
Associated Press Jul 2011 - Oct 2013
News Editor
Associated Press Jan 2005 - Jul 2011
Newswoman

Virginia Commonwealth University 2016 - 2017
Masters, Public Relations Eastern Kentucky University 1997 - 2001
Bachelors, Journalism Shelby Valley High School 1993 - 1997

Journalism
Media Relations
Breaking News
Editing
News Writing
Newspapers
Ap Style
Storytelling
Politics
Copy Editing
Strategic Communications
Press Releases
Investigative Reporting
Writing
Public Speaking
Social Media
Management
Event Planning
Crisis Communications
Online Journalism
Headline Writing
Newspaper
Photography
Web Content
Interviewing Skills
Feature Articles
Pagination
Organization
Coaching
Writing News Releases
Composing Press Releases
Ap Stylebook

Children

The Associated Press
Richmond, VA
Jul 2011 to Oct 2013
News Editor
The Associated Press
Richmond, VA
Jan 2005 to Jul 2011
Newswoman
The Appalachian News-Express

Dec 2002 to Dec 2004
Editor
The Associated Press
Louisville, KY
May 2002 to Aug 2002
Intern
The Indianapolis Star
Indianapolis, IN
Jan 2002 to Mar 2002
Intern
The Eastern Progress
Richmond, KY
Jan 1998 to Dec 2001
Editor

Eastern Kentucky University
2001
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism; Minor in Political Science

Writing; Editing; Interviewing; Public speaking; Photography; Social media; Quick thinker and writer; Multitasker; Reporter contacts nationwide; Strong understanding of media, politics and current events