Education

  • Completed coursework for a Master’s Degree in public relations at the University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma.
  • Received a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
  • Certified Toastmaster

    Awards, Honors and Activities

    • Won POMA/Mossy Oak 2009 Pinnacle Awards Competition (Newspaper/Online article Category)
    • Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA)-Board of Directors (2009-2012).
    • Orion - The Hunters' Institute - Board of Directors (2010 - )
    • Southeastern Outdoor Press Association – Board of Directors (2003-2005)
    • Association for Conservation Information – Board of Directors (1995-1997)
    • Governor’s Toastmasters Club – Vice President of Public Relations (1996-1997)


    Freelance Writing

    Articles produced for:
    • The Old Farmer’s Almanac
    • Indiana Outdoor News
    • ShotgunLife.com
    • NetNewsledger.com
    • DuckHuntingChat.com
    • Chattanoogan.com/Outdoors
    • ESPNOutdoors.com
    • Wausau Daily Herald
    • America’s 1st Freedom
    • Adventure Aiken
    • IHEA Journal
    • The Pines Review
    • Outdoor Life
    • Field and Stream
    • Outdoor Oklahoma
    • Oklahoma Game and Fish
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    Bio
    Benefit from my more than 24 years of experience promoting and communicating about the outdoors and my reputation as a creative, ethical, skilled and disciplined professional.

    Career Experience

    Tammy Sapp Communications (Nov. 2008 to present)
    Owner/operator
    • Public relations and communications firm with a focus on hunting, fishing, camping, target shooting and conservation issues.
    • Engage with different clients on a project basis.
    • Have worked with MyOutdoorTV.com, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, The American Chestnut Foundation, Remington Outdoor Foundation, Southwick Associates, Appalachian Wildlife Foundation, HuntNFishRegs.com, Alpen Optics, Secure Firearm Products, Bond Arms, The Media Group, Mile Creek Communications and Remington Arms Company.
    • Also freelance write for a variety of newspapers, magazines and websites.

    Women's Outdoor Wire (Nov. 2008 to April 2010)
    Editor

    National Wild Turkey Federation (1997-2008)Senior vice president

    • More than 11 years of experience  overseeing the communications program.
    • Responsible for directing efforts to create awareness, build membership and communicate information about the organization’s mission, goals, programs, events and stance on issues.
    • Managed the organization’s media and public relations efforts.
    • Supervised production of five national magazines, three national television shows and four Web sites.
    • Developed copy for magazines, news releases, newsletters, Web sites, brochures, posters, advertisements, public service announcements, billboards and more.
    • Wrote speeches and delivered a wide range of presentations.
    • Supervised event planning for a variety of press events and programs including the national convention.
    • Managed a governmental affairs program to encourage legislation benefiting families interested in enjoying traditional outdoor activities.

    Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (1987 to 1997)
    Publications supervisor

    • Nearly 11 years of experience managing public relations activities.
    • Wrote and edited copy for magazines, brochures, news releases and newsletters.
    • Produced magazine quality outdoor photographs.
    • Managed the planning, scheduling, production and distribution of news releases, brochures, booklets, tabloid-sized newsletter and a full-color magazine.
    • Developed media and public relations efforts using print media, public presentations, events, interviews, brochures, TV and radio.   
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