Shawna Currie

shawna_lynn00@hotmail.com
(361) 676-4549
Education
Southwest Texas State University
Bachelor of Arts: Mass Communication - Broadcasting

Work Experience
US House of Representatives/Congressman Blake Farenthold - June 2014 to present
Constituent Liaison
Act as a liaison with federal agencies on behalf of constituents
Respond to casework inquiries from constituents
Maintain up-to-date files on all active cases
Assess casework for problems requiring legislative action and make recommendations to the Chief of
Staff/Legislative Staff
Victoria Television Group - April 2011 to July 2014
Anchor/Producer/Reporter
Anchoring two hour newscast; manage breaking news during live newscast
Write copy for newscast; enterprising news story ideas
Setting up interviews/guest segments; making public appearances as scheduled
Cover local news by shooting and editing video, conducting interviews, writing scripts
Citizens Medical Center - April 2010 to April 2011
HealthWISE Coordinator
Manage delivery of HealthWISE services including marketing, sales and customer service
Packaged and marketed medical services for corporate health clients
Created and promoted community education programs; created/edited quarterly newsletter
Conducted media relations on behalf of HealthWISE and Citizens Medical Center
Develop and create community education events that further Citizens Medical Center's mission of keeping
resources in the community
Victoria Television Group - October 2001 to April 2010
Reporter/Anchor/Producer - Assignment Editor - Technical Director/ Master Control Operator Account Executive
Responsible for overseeing daily operations of five television stations
Develop and maintain relationships with community contacts
Develop news stories and events by reading newspapers/wire stories and research for accuracy
Work with news department to develop graphics and overall look of the news product
Assign crew to cover news stories and communicate updates between field staff and newsroom staff

Affiliations
Junior League of Victoria
Inside & Out Editor
Public Relations Committee Member
Project Esperanza Co-Chair
Solicitations Committee Member
Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity
Philanthropy/Social Activities Chair