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)
      • 3rd place AGLOW 2010 Awards-in Craft Competition (Magazine Article Category)
      • International Hunter Education Association's (IHEA) Dr. Edward Kozicky Award (2011)
      • 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
      • OutdoorChannel.com
      • ReadTheDirt.com
      • TheOutdoorWire.com
      • OutdoorRoadmap.com

      Serving your public relations and
      marketing communications needs

      Serving all your public relations needs

      Bio
      Benefit from my more than 25 years of experience promoting and communicating about the outdoors and my reputation as a creative, ethical, skilled and disciplined professional.

      Career Experience

      Kalkomey Enterprises, Inc. (July 2011 to Present)
      Director of Business Management & Communications

      Remington Outdoor Foundation (Jan. 2010 to June 2011)
      Communications Manager
      • Editor of OutdoorRoadmap.com a one-stop online source dedicated to providing information and services to hunters, target shooters and conservationists.
      • Managed the Foundation's social media and public relations programs.
      • Planned events and managed projects ranging from administering a scholarship program to producing and distributing print, web and video public service announcements.
      • Played a leadership role on a committee that developed online and offline hunter education courses.
      Tammy Sapp Communications (Nov. 2008 to Aug. 2010)
      Owner/Operator
      • Public relations and communications firm with a focus on hunting, fishing, camping, target shooting and conservation issues.
      • Engaged with different clients on a project basis.
      • Worked with MyOutdoorTV.com, Virginia Department of Game & 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 & Remington Arms Company.
      • Also wrote articles for a variety of newspapers, magazines and websites.

      Women's Outdoor Wire (Nov. 2008 to April 2010)
      Editor
      • Wrote and edited a weekly e-newsletter, Women’s Outdoor Wire, that was distributed to more than 50,000 subscribers interested in outdoor activities. 
      • Blogged about a range of outdoor topics in The Outdoor Scene. 

      National Wild Turkey Federation (1997-2008)

      Senior Vice President of Communications

      • More than 11 years of experience  overseeing 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 several national magazines, television shows and websites.
      • Developed copy for magazines, news releases, newsletters, websites, brochures, posters, advertisements, public service announcements, and billboards.
      • Wrote speeches and delivered a wide range of presentations.
      • Supervised event planning for a variety of press events and programs including national conventions.
      • 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.   
      Copyright . Tammy Sapp. All rights reserved.
      Web Hosting Companies