1. RAYMOND J. WAYNE
470 Garfield Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15106
412.965.6767
rkhd09@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/raymondwayne
PROFILE
Communications, Community and Government Relations Professional
Experienced communications professional in community and government relations in both
corporate, agency and municipal environments. Expertise includes communicating information
about safety, compliance, social responsibility and sustainability that translates into high levels
of confidence and support. Strong customer-service focus facilitates ability to form positive
community and government relations that successfully support client needs.
EXPERIENCE
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES, East Liverpool, OH 1993-present
Public Relations Specialist
Develop and implement communications, media and government-relations strategies for
privately held hazardous waste environmental-services firm that support clients in US and
Puerto Rico. Report to president, serve on internal emergency-response team, and oversee
internal audit team. Manage budget of $65K.
 Serve as government liaison with elected and regulatory officials in local, state and
federal government; drafted testimony that led to defeat of proposed adverse legislation
in OH and WA.
 Mitigated coverage from activist media by partnering with The Wall Street Journal for six
supporting opinions by the paper; facilitated story about facility with “60 Minutes.”
 Limited company exposure to significant emergencies through timely and accurate
communications and media releases.
 Spearheaded development of company intranet, internet (WordPress), and closed-circuit
TV network; established and maintain company Facebook and Twitter accounts.
 Established free collection of household waste program for local community that has
recycled or disposed of more than 160 tons of waste.
 Administer community relations and communications initiatives, including company grant
program for community groups that has provided funding of more than $80,000 for
environmental projects.
 Serve as management representative for ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001
certifications; manage internal and external audits.
 Promote safety and emergency response by supporting Columbiana County Emergency
Management Association drills with Beaver County Nuclear Power Station.
 Served as pro bono campaign consultant for East Liverpool’s “Pass the Levy” campaign
to secure increased levels of education funding.
 Recipient of The Communicator Awards Crystal Communicator Award of Excellence,
Pro Bono Print Advertisement and Newspaper Advertisement, 2013; Honorable Mention
recognition for Environmental Public Service communication and a B2B Brochure.

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COOKERLY & COMPANY, Atlanta, GA
Public Relations Consultant
Provided communications, public and governmental relations services to environmental
companies that included Waste Technologies Industries, EPIC Environmental Group and Qsi.
WILLIAM J. GREEN & Associates, Pittsburgh, PA
Account Executive, Public Relations Agency
Provided public and government relations services for proposed hazardous waste
environmental services facility in PA. Served clients in financial planning and highway
construction industries and candidates for elective office.
EDUCATION
Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM), Graduate School of Public and
International Affairs, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism/Communications, Point Park University, Pittsburgh, PA.
CIVIC AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Ohio Manufacturers Association, Government Affairs, Environment Committee Member,
2015 – present.
Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Energy & Environment Committee Member, 2013 – present.
Southern Columbiana Co. Regional Chamber of Commerce, Board Member, 2014 – present.
Rotary Club of East Liverpool, OH, 2012 - present; Board Member, 2012 - 2014.
Kiwanis Club of East Liverpool, OH, 1994-2011; served as president.
Councilman, Heidelberg Borough, PA, 1998 - 2001; Council President, 1998 – 2000.
 Lobbied for and received largest state grant in borough history to provide funding for
municipal infrastructure upgrades.
 Drafted and presented testimony before PA House subcommittee in support of proposed
legislation to reform merger process for local municipalities.
 Volunteered on campaigns for Allegheny County district magistrate, PA representative
and U.S senator.
Public Relations Society of America, Member, 1992 – present.
Certified USA Hockey Level 3 Coach, Mt. Lebanon Hornets, 2002 – 2010.