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Education

B.A. Integrated Marketing Communication
Minor in Sociology

Wichita State University
Elliott School of Communication 
May 2009

Skills

  • Capable of writing correctly, purposefully and concisely
  • Experience in writing for advertising, public relations and web-based media
  • Able to think creatively and critically to successfully address a problem
  • Effectively and efficiently works autonomously or in a group
  • Proficient in a variety of programs, including Adobe and Microsoft products

Experience

Certified Natural Laboratories
Marketing Assistant
Nov 2009 - May 2010

Responsible for a variety of marketing-related projects for sales and web use

  • Writing, editing and proofreading brochures, catalogs and business communication
  • Coordinating the production and printing of marketing materials
  • Coordinating and writing product websites

Greteman Group
Junior Copywriter
Apr 2008 - Aug 2009

Responsible for providing writing and creative services for internal and client materials

  • Wrote and edited the agency’s e-newsletter
  • Wrote, proofread and edited a variety of marketing, advertising and communication projects and documents

Greteman Group
Public Relations/Account Services Intern
Jan 2008 - Apr 2009

Responsible for supporting the Account Services and Public Relations departments

  • Wrote and edited proposals for clients
  • Wrote press releases and story pitches on behalf of the agency
  • Maintained and updated public relations activities on behalf of the agency
  • Provided clerical support for client accounts

Envision
Communications Intern
June 2007 - Dec 2007

Responsible for supporting the Communications department

  • Edited, designed and produced materials for the annual conference
  • Wrote and edited internal communications and newsletters
  • Designed advertisements, posters and other communications materials

Catholic Charities
Marketing Communications Intern
Mar 2007 - Sep 2007

Responsible for supporting the Marketing Communications department

  • Maintained and updated the agency website
  • Wrote and distributed bulletins and press releases to media outlets
  • Created flyers, posters, brochures and invitations for programs and events
  • Wrote and edited internal communications and newsletters

Museum of World Treasures 
Exhibit Design / Research / Docent
Oct 2002 - Mar 2005

Responsible for creating a meaningful and educational experience for museum visitors

  • Researched artifacts and cultures and presented that information to the public
  • Coordinated and developed a temporary exhibit for the Wellington Public Library
  • Presented complimentary information about exhibits to visitors

Awards & Accolades

Student/Intern of the Year • WAMA • June 2009

Best Radio Spot - Kansas State Fair • IAFE • Jan 2009

Affiliations

Public Relations Student Society of America • chapter president • May 2006 - May 2007

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas • big sister • Oct 2006 - July 2009

Wichita American Marketing Association • member • June 2009 - present

verb [ICT] • contributor • Oct 2009 - present

Witstream • contributor • April 2010 - present