Bo Koltnow

About

Proven success quickly building rapport and trust and communicating effectively with diverse individuals and groups of government representatives, business leaders, community members, educational organizations, and nonprofits. Research, write, edit, and disseminate clear, concise information. Make dynamic presentations related to community concerns, issues, crises, businesses, products, and services. Build cohesive relationships, influence decisions, and engage others. Work well independently and as part of team in high pressure situations, ensuring completion of projects within short deadlines. Able to manage planning and production of communications, including pitches; videos; print, web, and e-newsletters; brochures; fact sheets; and public presentations. Produced investigative stories on negligent slum landlords and on wasteful spending by non-profit in Erie, PA, requiring in-depth research and effective presentation. Contributed stories for web site presentation on daily television news reports. Created more than a dozen feature stories carried on CNN national news. Trained and mentored college student interns on reporting, communication, presentation, and community relations. Built congenial relationships, adhered to media relations policies and procedures, formed strategic alliances, and gained speedy access to executives, leaders, and breaking news. Collaborated with chambers of commerce and mayors in promoting economic development, and introduced segments on features and benefits of new and existing downtown businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, insurance agencies, and financial planners. Assisted in promoting new Lehigh Iron Pigs (Triple A affiliate of Philadelphia Phillies baseball team) stadium and games in consultation with general manager and promotions director. Served as host, master of ceremony, and guest speaker promoting and supporting Special Olympics and nonprofit organizations.