Results-driven executive with 20+ years of experience in a variety of

Annette P. Gomes Journalism

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Results-driven executive with 20+ years of experience in a variety of media sources – radio, television, video editing, photography, reporting, and marketing. Innovative journalist skilled at facilitating cross-functional teams to produce intriguing, award-winning content. Concentration on featured reporting. Collaborative communicator with the ability to establish effective relationships with key stakeholders at varying levels within the community and throughout the organization. Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.

Areas of Expertise include:

Radio & Television

Media Relations

Content & Story Development

Media Relations

Video Development & Production

Creative Writing & Reporting

Public Speaking

Customer Relations

Voiceover Talent

Strategy Marketing

Web Content Contributor

Scripting & Storyboarding

Professional Experience

Wutavoicecommunications LLC Waldorf, MD March 2014 to Present

A voiceover communication company providing voice work for domestic and international companies.

CEO

Manages all business operations impacting voice over clients in a variety of industries including healthcare, faith-based, and corporate and military presentations. Support clients by offering an authentic, professional female voice.

Key Accomplishments:

Established, and continue to nurture, a diverse portfolio of clients including celebrities, scholastic educational outlets, and military outfits (CACI)

JANSON Communications– Manassas, VA March 2020 to Present

A communications, branding and analytics company that provides strategic communications support to the U.S. Military.

Communications Planner – CHIEF Information OFFICE Team Lead

Communications Planner who develops stimulating content focused on feature writing with emphasis on workforce.

Experience in drafting talking points, written articles, and press releases for senior leaders or general officers within the Department of Defense. Serves as a communications liaison on assigned strategic communications contract producing and managing deliverables. Provides content for Army scripts while providing voice over for product. Develops newsworthy content for newsletter focused on stakeholders and Army audience.

CBS – Creative Business Solutions - Warrior Care Transition Largo, MD May 2015 to November 2019

A financial management consulting firm that provides strategic communications solutions to multiple Federal agencies.

Writer – Media Relations - Marketing Strategist

Passionate writer who develops stimulating content focused on feature writing with particular emphasis on wounded, ill, and injured soldiers in support of Army Trials, Invictus and Warrior Games. Coverage also extends beyond the games. Highlights education and career opportunities for Soldiers returning to duty or transitioning. Developed broadcasting segments featuring Soldiers and their commitment to serve the Army. Knowledgeable in Army integrating, and synchronizing policy, advocacy, and execution for warrior care initiatives and the Army Wounded Warrior Program as an integral enabler of Army Readiness. DCS, Warrior Care Transition is dedicated to Wounded, Ill, and Injured Soldiers and Veterans; by creating and implementing messaging and branding across the Command. Produced and narrated Distance Learning Project content. Provided social media content for WCT website, twitter and LinkedIn platforms. Co-developed and implemented strategic and marketing communications for rebranding plan for Warrior Care and Transition Unit. Developed newsworthy content for newsletter focused on stakeholders and Army audience.

Key Accomplishments:

Facilitated and served as media relations supervisor for 2016-2019 Warrior Games securing coverage from 45 outlets including national broadcast television interviews with Fox News, ESPN, NBC Today Show, as well as local affiliates, resulting in a 43% increase in coverage over my initial introduction to the 2015 Warrior Games

Key Accomplishments contd:

Successfully produced approximately 2,224 publications, such as internal and external articles, photos, videos, audio, print articles, and TV broadcasts, garnering additional education and support for the Warrior Games. Instrumental in securing Chicago Cubs participation in 2017 Games as well as securing National NBC Today Show, the 2017 July 4th Patriotic Warrior Games Special. Provided metrics for 2017-2018 Warrior and Invictus Games.

WMAZ Television Macon, GA February 2007 to May 2015

A leading CBS-affiliate with dominate ratings in Central Georgia.

Talk Show Host, 2007 to 2015

Served as an insightful, well-informed live talk show host for “Law Call”, a weekly, 30-minute, call-in show consulting with lawyers for advice on a variety of topics, including medical malpractice, personal injury, divorce, and child custody. Facilitated research, content management, and script writing for the show. Moderated an additional show, “Med Phone Bank”, offering education and insight on topics such as breast, prostate and lung cancers, and orthopedic issues.

Key Accomplishments:

Supported the success of the show entering its 10th season by producing relevant and engaging content increasing viewership by 40% to more than 50,000 viewers.

Exponentially increased clientele by over 40% based upon referrals obtained from call-ins to the show.

Morning Anchor, December 2013 to December 2014

Anchored the 5am to 7am morning show featuring breaking news, community interviews, human feature interest stories, and health segments. Secured local and national talent for show appearances. Produced award-winning educational content regarding health and community-based issues impacting underserved sectors of the community. Developed scripts for local radio counterpart. Shot, edited and produced content for noon-day show. Mentored several up and coming journalists.

Key Accomplishments:

Conceptualized and executed a sequence of award-winning stories based upon the discovery of significant discrepancies in minority health statistics in Middle Georgia.

Received numerous awards, including honorable mention from the Society of Professional Journalists, for a variety of health and literacy stories, specifically focused on breast cancer and the African-American Community in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Highly sought after as a motivational speaker and emcee for events.

Other Relevant Experience

US Census Bureau Atlanta, GA January 2008 to October 2010

Principal US Federal Statistical System agency responsible for compiling data about American people and economy.

Media Relations Specialist

Served and Maintained responsibility as a Media Specialist Spokesperson for a multi-state territory in the southeastern region consisting of Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. Informed Southeastern region on the importance of census results by implementing National campaign and positive news coverage of the 2010 census, such as how accurate counts influence effective funding of health and human service resources. Facilitated a cross-functional production staff initiating a $400-million strategic marketing campaign, including social media, print, TV and radio assets, reaching local, regional, and national audiences. Achieved increased awareness exceeding a mail-in participation rate of over 2,000 in Florida and Alabama. Served as Supervisor of Video Production team

Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA February 2005 to January 2008

A prominent HBCU and member school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund located in the state of Georgia.

Senior Public Information Editor

Established and implemented quarterly agricultural and scientific stories highlighting health risks within rural communities, including cancer-fighting fruits, and beneficial vaccines for humans and pets. Partnered with key agencies to develop sustainable scientific advances in medicine and public health for rural and disadvantaged communities. Assisted in the launch of a print and web-based agricultural marketing campaign which outlined recommendations for educational stakeholders and staff. Performed a variety of research projects including conducting focus groups to better understand factors determining students’ college entrance choices.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Journalism - Broadcast

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI Columbia, MO

Master of Science in Agribusiness Management

ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY Normal, AL

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY Fort Valley, GA

Awards

Keith L. Ware Award recipient for journalism – Warrior Care Transition

SPJ – Society of Professional Journalist – Special Mention – coverage breast cancer and the African-American Community

in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Association for Communication Excellence Award – Agricultural Communications – Team coverage -2007 Design Cover of Focus

Magazine

Volunteer Experience

Wright to Read Alexandria, VA. March 2017 to present

An elementary education program that offers affordable, enriching activities and learning opportunities including literacy tutoring.

Mentor

Mentored students in literacy and homework tutoring. Often accompanies students to after school and year-round enrichment activities. Georgia Radio Reading Service Macon, GA. January 2013 to ay 2015t

Georgia’s premier provider of information for individuals who are visually-impaired or otherwise print impaired.

Volunteer

Served as a volunteer radio reader for a variety of reading opportunities including books, magazines, newspapers, shopping ads, and service programs targeted to the visually-impaired throughout the Middle and Northern part of Georgia.

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