South Carolina’s 1983 and 1984 Extemporaneous Speaking champion, Shira L. Miller is championing other things these days, including her new strategic communications consultancy, Shira Miller Communications, Inc. The firm will focus on corporate and internal communications, marketing communications and public speaking, particularly delivery, coaching, and speechwriting.

Miller brings a background in a variety of industries to her new table. Prior to heading out on her own, she served as Director of Corporate & Marketing Communications for Vadum Inc., an online business insurance provider. As Director of Corporate Communications for the American Retail Group, Inc., who holds Eastern Mountain Sports, Millers Outpost, Levi’s/Dockers Outlets, Maurices, and Uptons, Miller managed the company’s brand image. Her career has included stints at Morrison Management Specialists, Inc. as Director of Marketing Communications, The Shepherd Center as Public Relations Manager, and Days Inns of America, Inc. as Manager of Community Relations.

Beyond PR and Marketing, Miller has acted as a speaking coach/trainer, event speaker/emcee, industry presenter, and as a media spokesperson. Miller, an Emory grad, has played recipient to awards from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) – Georgia Chapter, International Association of Business Communicators Southeastern Region and Atlanta Chapters, Women in Communications Atlanta Chapter, American Hotel & Motel Association, and the Hotel Sales & Marketing Association International.