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Jennifer Maleitzke 882 Westwind Drive Little Canada, MN 55109 651- 270 -0239 groebnjl(;yahoo.com Qualifications summary Skilled communicator with more than eight years experience in public affairs. Extensive background in media relations and government affairs. Proven track record in crisis communication, community outreach, event planning and management. Ability to communicate scientific, technical information to a variety of audiences. Detail- oriented project management skills. Experience State Program Administrator (October 2009 — Present) Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (520 Lafayette Road North, St. Paul, MN 55155) • Serve as administrator For the Natural Resources Interagency Executive Team and the Governor - appointed Clean Water Council. • Serve as key media contact for water policy issues; respond to inquiries, develop stories and pitch ideas to local and national media. • Develop communication materials such as web content, executive talking points and presentations, fact sheets, guidance documents, reports and newsletters. • Represent Natural Resources Interagency Executive Team and Clean Water Council at the Legislature, partnering federal, state and local agencies, work groups, and the public. • Oversee development of $150 million Clean Water Fund interagency budget and policy initiatives. • Serve as liaison to more than 60 interagency sub team members; facilitate communication and coordination of team measures and outcomes. • Research, track and develop natural resources public policy initiatives and constitutional amendment requirements. Public Information Officer (April 2005 — October 2009) Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (520 Lafayette Road North, St. Paul, MN 55155) • Provided strategic communication support on priority, statewide environmental issues, including development of news releases, communication plans, fact sheets and PowerPoint presentations; coordinated public information campaigns and wrote talking points for agency executive team. • Developed Minnesota State Fair water exhibit at Eco Experience and coordinated Sarseuinctbility Stage. Included development of interactive water exhibits, recruitment and training of internal staff, coordination and recruitment of 60 stage acts. • Supported the agency's legislative communications. • Developed proactive media release calendar, pitched stories to appropriate media. • Led internal, lateral development of new employee orientation program. Facilitated teamwork between human resources and organizational development departments. 5