Resume

Pamela Schmidlin
Smithtown, NY 11787
631-875-6820 | pamela@doggonehealthychoices.com

Public Relations & Media Specialist

Dynamic communications professional with experience in public relations, journalism, and media production. Skilled in storytelling, photography, and strategic communication, with a background in intelligence analysis and a history of holding Top Secret/SCI clearance. Adept at engaging audiences through compelling content and fostering strong community relations.

Professional Experience

Doggone Healthy Choices | Blogger, Copywriter, Photographer

January 2009 – Present

  • Develop and manage engaging content across digital platforms.
  • Utilize photography and videography to enhance brand storytelling.
  • Create copy that informs and inspires audience engagement.

Freelance Photojournalist | Smithtown News, Northport Observer, Huntington News, Islip News

  • Wrote and published investigative and feature articles on local events and issues.
  • Provided photography and visual storytelling for newspaper publications.
  • Conducted interviews, researched topics, and developed compelling news pieces.

Local TV Production & News Externship | Various Networks

  • Worked both in front of and behind the camera on local TV programs.
  • Assisted in scriptwriting, editing, and segment production for news broadcasts.
  • Conducted on-camera interviews and voice-over narrations.
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United States Army | Intelligence Analyst

  • Analyzed intelligence reports and briefed senior officials.
  • Held Top Secret/SCI clearance, ensuring the secure handling of classified materials.
  • Provided strategic assessments to support decision-making processes.

Education & Certifications

  • Master of Arts, NYIT, Old Westbury, NY | 2000
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts, NYIT, Old Westbury, NY | 1994
  • Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (IIN CHHC) | 2012
  • United States Army Intelligence School, Fort Huachuca, AZ

Skills & Expertise

  • Public Relations & Media Strategy
  • Investigative Journalism & Photojournalism
  • Copywriting & Content Creation
  • Photography & Videography
  • Social Media Management
  • Intelligence Analysis & Strategic Communication
  • Community Engagement & Crisis Communication

Volunteer Experience

Guide Dog Foundation | Event Photographer & Fundraiser

Managed photography sessions and provided customer service at my own fundraising events for the foundation while working as a kennel assistant.

*References Available Upon Request