Desert Road Communications

I am a collaborative communicator with skills in both written and oral communications. I also work independently as an internal consultant, interfacing effectively with all levels of the organization and with outside resources. I can create flexible systems for applying information in a wide range of circumstances. And I facilitate multi-discipline solutions to complex issues.

 Work experience by sector:

• Instructional design and technical writing: Editor/writer with 16 years experience designing solutions and writing persuasive articles and technical documents. Also designed and presented technical courses for students, professionals and management users.

• Journalism: Editor/reporter with proven track record in business journalism. Addresses complex issues with easily understood articles regarding construction, business, government, economics and investments. Creates accompanying photos and graphics. Won two international awards for articles written as a business journalist.

• Government relations: Researched complex regulation issues, and then wrote persuasive articles and technical documents. Used these materials to negotiate resolution and secure regulatory approval. Achieved a success rate of more than 90 percent. Also helped write regulations and facilitate uniform enforcement.

Work experience by industry:

• Development, construction, architecture and engineering.
• Regulatory and legal.
• Public affairs and government affairs.
• Journalism and new media.
• Investments, finance and economics.
• Education and training.

Work experience by roles performed:

• Technical writer
• Journalist
• Lobbyist
• Communications consultant
• Marketing consultant
• Investment/insurance broker
• Economic research analyst
• Architect
• Construction consultant
• Building official/inspector
• Instructor

Best regards,

Robert L. Roach

robertlewisroach (at) yahoo (dot) com

Webb City, Missouri, USA