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Objective

I am seeking an entry-level PR position with an agency or organization with strong ethical values and the desire for fresh ideas. Although most of my public relations experience is in the education and nonprofit fields, I'm very interested in gaining agency experience. My favorite aspects of public relations are strategic thinking, event planning and media relations.

 

I'm a very curious person, and that is why I chose PR as my career. I know it won't limit me. I set high goals for myself and make the most out of every opportunity.

Education

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR, United States
Sep 2006 - Mar 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, public relations and communication studies
  • Dean's List
  • Public Relations Students Society of America (PRSSA) member
  • Peer Health Educator (Fall 2008)
  • American English Institute (AEI) English Tutor (Summer 2008)
  • Study Abroad in Queretaro, Mexico (Summer 2007)

My Work and Media Coverage

"UO Selects Hillsboro Native for Creative Advertising Opportunity in China" social media release

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Click on image to view the social media release.
 

Rock on at John Henry's media release

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Media release for one of the many concert series' events.
 

Alvord-Taylor Independent Living Services to Sprout Healthy Addition news release

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News release for Alvord-Taylor Independent Living Services' summer gardening project.
 

Harley Davidson 2007 Letter to Shareholders

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Shareholder letter created for classroom purposes only.
 

Icon_word_16 SK-II Crisis In China: A Proposal For Proctor & Gamble

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Public relations proposal created for classroom purposes only.
 

Internship Experience

Portland Public Schools

Portland, OR, United States
Jun 2009 - Present
Communications Intern 
  • Report and write stories about PPS for PPS Inside and News Web pages.
  • Created charitable giving Web sites for over 80 PPS schools.
  • Created Web site training presentation using Adobe Captivate.

Ballet Fantastique

Eugene, OR, United States
Nov 2008 - Present
Touring and Booking Manager and PR Events Intern 
  • Conduct outreach with potential venues and performance groups.
  • Secured flower sponsor and in-kind donations for fund raising gala.
  • Helped organize and coordinate gala of 60 guests.

Springfield Public Schools

Springfield, OR, United States
Jan 2009 - Apr 2009
Communications Intern  
  • Write press releases
  • Develop Twitter strategy
  • Help with events coordination

Alvord-Taylor Independent Living Services

Springfield, OR, United States
Jun 2008 - Sep 2008
Development Assistant Intern 
  • Developed media strategy with media lists, project plans, press releases and a brochure.
  •  Wrote news release that resulted in media coverage.
  • Developed and participated in community-outreach events and projects, such as the Eugene Saturday Market and Eugene Celebration.

 

 

Grrrlz Rock! Concert Series

Eugene, OR, United States
Oct 2008 - Nov 2008
PR Intern 
  • Wrote press releases that resulted in media coverage.
  • Updated Web site content.

Skills

AP Style

(Advanced)
1-2 Years Experience, (Last Used <1 year ago)
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Social Media

(Advanced)
<1 Years Experience, (Last Used <1 year ago)
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I use Wordpress, Twitter and Facebook on a regular basis.

Event Planning

(Beginner)
<1 Years Experience, (Last Used <1 year ago)
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  • Publicity, volunteer and logistical coordination for "Lock Up Your Future" campaign for the 2009 PRSSA Bateman Case Study Competition.
  • Helped organize, set up and coordinate fund raising gala event for Ballet Fantastique.

Lock Up Your Future campaign

Lock Up Your Future Campus Day social media release

KMTR video

Briggs students ponder the future at UO

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Click on the link to view a news article I contributed to Springfield, Oregon's local newspaper, The Springfield Times.

Lock Up Your Future lead story coverage on KMTR News Source 16

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Video coverage of the event titled "Middle schoolers see their future."