Tilea S. Coleman

Birthday: December 9th

City of birth: Cheverly, Md.

Current City: Manchester, Conn.

Experience:

Senior Publicist, ESPN, July 2005 - Present

• Strategize, develop and execute all publicity campaigns for ESPNU.
• Serve as primary spokesperson for ESPNU, NCAA Women's Basketball and WNBA.
• Manage various corporate communications issues.
• Craft talk points and media train company executives for press interviews and public speaking engagements
• Develop story pitches for all forms of media, including TV, print, radio and blogs.

Manager of Communications, WBCA, January 2003 - June 2005:

• Served as managing editor for all print and online publications
• Wrote press releases, articles and speeches for various WBCA events
• Managed all public relations efforts
• Maintained interface and cultivated relationships with local and national press.

Education:
Morgan State University

B.S. in Telecommunications: Public Relations and Promotions

May 2001

Career Snapshot:
Resourceful leader adept at implementing strategic public relations plans and campaigns within the sports industry, both public and private sectors.  In addition, is team-oriented and results-driven with strong and persuasive interpersonal skills.

Proficiencies:
Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Contribute 4, Adobe Dreamweaver CS4, Adobe Photoshop 6.0

Words to live by:
"Service is the rent you pay to live here on earth."

-Shirley Chisolm