Denise H. Parrish, MPA

Experience

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  Vogtle Electric Generating Plant

  Jun 1990 - Aug 1992

  Summer Student/Intern

  Worked in the operations department entering data and producing new I.D. tags for thousands for valves and mechanical areas inside this nuclear power plant. Also worked in document control updating and distributing work manuals for the hundreds of systems and processes at the plant. This internship was three summers.

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  The Augusta Chronicle

  Oct 1993 - Nov 2007

  Marketing Manager

  Oversaw all adminstrative and operational needs of the marketing department for the South's Oldest Newspaper, including being responsible for an annual budget anywhere from $300,000 to $700,000 and managing a team of 4 to 8 staffers. Marketing duties including promoting and extending the brand of the newspaper through media campaigns, special events and community sponsorships.Started at The Augusta Chronicle in October 1993 as a news assistant/copy clerk. Moved up the ranks to obituary writer, staff writer, copy editor/designer, then marketing assistant, project manager, and finally marketing manager. Show less

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  Augusta University and its health system

  Nov 2007 - Jun 2021

  Senior Media Relations Coordinator

  I serve as a media liaison for Augusta University and its associated hospitals and clinics, which includes AU Medical Center, Children's Hospital of Georgia, Roosevelt Warm Springs Rehab Hospitals, and Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home. I arrange news interviews with our experts for print, digital and broadcast journalists, social media, bloggers and more. Reach me 24/7 through the paging operator at 706-721-3896.

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  MCG Health, Inc.

  Nov 2007 - Jan 2013

  Media Relations Manager

  I serve as a conduit for all media interaction with MCG Health, Inc., which includes the hospitals and clinics of Georgia Health Sciences University and Health System. I handle news and media on behalf of the adult hospital, the Children's Medical Center and outpatient clinics. I can also help you find an expert source for your medical stories for print, broadcast, internet and blogs.

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  Augusta University

  Dec 2018 - now

  Plan and execute communication plans for Operations at Augusta University, including Facilities & Construction, Auxiliary Services, and Human Resources.

  • Director Of Communications for Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement

    Jun 2021 - now

  • Senior Communications Strategist

    Dec 2018 - Jun 2021