Suzanne Street Agriculture Communications Specialist, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Location:
Crisfield,
MD United States Joined:
Mar 21st, 2005
Suzanne Waters Street, alumna of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), is serving a dual role at the university as agriculture communications specialist for University of Maryland Extension and for the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences. Following a 5-year stint as director of public relations, she has trained her PR and marketing skills on providing visibility for the school’s scientific research activity. In performing her job, which has evolved since her appointment in January 2010, she utilizes four publications, several of them created by her, as editor-in-chief to tell the land-grant story of the 1890 institution.
As assistant director and then director of public relations, Street established a platform for interdepartmental communications that has remained in place and even improved following her time in the public relations office. In addition, she managed communications on behalf of UMES to local and national media outlets as well as news access to some of the university’s most prestigious visitors, from Nobel Laureate Bishop Desmond Tutu to jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis. She has managed printed and on-line communications to the university that today includes several social media outlets.
Prior to holding two positions in the UMES Office of Public Relations, assistant director 2001-05 and director 2006-10, Street assisted Dr. William P. Hytche, President Emeritus, with the writing and publication of his memoirs (Step by Step to the Top, published in 1999) and the history of the university (Polishing the Diamond, published in 2002). In 2000, as a non-traditional student, she earned a UMES Bachelor of Arts degree in English, summa cum laude. In 2006, she earned a pair of Master of Business Administration degrees in marketing and management from American InterContinental University.
As a budding public speaker, her special interests center on the mother/child relationship and its far-reaching effects. Besides her accomplishments in public relations and marketing, she is especially grateful for the opportunity to raise three home-schooled children with her husband, Earl, on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. They will be the inspiration for her book, “Raising Doctors!”
Agriculture Communications Specialist|
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
From January 2010 to Current • 16 year(s)
Advances knowledge about research and extension via publications, press releases, and website; provides printing and technology support services.
Director of Public Relations|
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
From January 2006 to January 2010 • 4 year(s)
Served as information liaison between University and community; managed news media relations and supervised production of news releases and publications.
Acting Assistant Director of Public Relations|
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
From January 2001 to January 2005 • 4 year(s)
Prepared and distributed email notices, press releases, and articles; fostered community relations and organized press conferences and events.
Secretary|
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
From January 1997 to January 2001 • 4 year(s)
Provided administrative support for President Emeritus office including ghostwriting, proofreading, and research services for memoir and university history book.
Intern|
TV-Channel 47
From June 2000 to August 2000 • 0 year(s)
Wrote news stories for anchors, performed interviews, and shadowed news staff for broadcast journalism experience.
Tax Preparer/Consultant|
H&R Block
From January 1997 to December 1997 • 0 year(s)
Prepared taxes for various clients and provided tax consultation services.
Bookkeeper|
STW Enterprises
From January 1994 to January 1997 • 3 year(s)
Managed independent business operations including financial statements, payroll services, and tax preparation.
Receptionist/Problem Resolutions|
H&R Block
From January 1995 to December 1995 • 0 year(s)
Scheduled appointments, handled client inquiries and complaints, and provided problem resolution services.
Director of Childcare Services|
Mt. Sinai Kiddie Care Center
From January 1989 to January 1994 • 5 year(s)
Managed day-to-day operations serving 100 children with 23 staff members; implemented educational curriculum and coordinated with regulatory agencies.
Legal Secretary|
Linowes & Blocher
From January 1987 to January 1988 • 1 year(s)
Provided administrative support including filing legal documents and word-processing services for two lawyers.
Accounting Clerk/Freelance Researcher/Writer|
Adler Publishing and Communications
From January 1986 to January 1987 • 1 year(s)
Performed automated accounts payable and conducted mystery shops with written evaluations for property management industry.
Clerk Typist/Procurement Clerk|
National Institutes of Health
From January 1982 to January 1986 • 4 year(s)
Word-processed medical articles, performed data input, and managed automated procurement for equipment and supplies.
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