Claudia Deakins
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Directs the City of Edmond's communication activities including media relations, marketing, graphic design, web design and government access cable television programming.
Hire Date: 6-13-1998
Awards, Recognition and City of Edmond Accomplishments
- Competent Leader, Toastmasters International, 2005
- Advanced Toastmaster Bronze, Toastmaster's International, 2004
- Certificate of Achievement, National Leadership Conference, National Exchange Club, 2003
- Character First Award for Enthusiasm, 1999
Marketing and Public Relations Department Recognition:
- Saavy Award for Access Edmond Show, City-County Communications and Marketing Association, 2007
- 2006 Gold Addy for City of Edmond 2005 Calendar
- 2006 Silver Circle Award, City-County Communications and Marketing Association for City of Edmond 2005 Calendar
- Oklahoma Municipal League's Municipal Achievement Award, Innovations Award, 2003 and National League of Cities Showcase City for the City of Edmond's Internal/External Communication Programs
Education
- B.A. in English/Journalism, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Magna Cum Laude
- Certificate in Paralegal Studies, Nova University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Previous Positions
- Media and Public Relations Manager, 2003-2005
- Public Information Specialist, 1998-2003
Professional Organizations
- Public Relations Society of America (Chair of Diversity Committee, 2005)
- City/County Communications and Marketing Association
- National Information Officers Association
Civic Involvement and Leadership
- Parent/Child Center for Prevention of Child Abuse, Secretary of the Board of Directors, 2006 to Present
- Edmond Noon Exchange Club, Charter President 2001-02, Treasurer 2005-06
- Oklahoma District President, National Exchange Club, 2002-03
- Leadership Edmond, Class XV, 2000
- Citizens Police Academy Graduate, 1998
- Faith Bible Church
