Publications & Public Relations

Work experience

 

 

Founder & Public Relations Consultant

@Cake Pop Publicity

2013 - present

 

• Offers task-based public relations consulting to PR/marketing professionals, businesses, and individuals.

• Capabilities include writing and editing, proofreading, formatting, communication dissemination, publication creation and distribution, graphic design, invitation and stationary design, website creation and maintenance, project management, social-media management, and event planning

• Client projects have included marketing and promotional materials, newsletters, conference programs, registration packets, fliers, event programs, and custom stationary; press release and content writing; event planning; proofreading and formatting; contact-list compilation; website creation and maintenance; real estate and event photography; and publication production and print coordination

 

Founder & Public Relations Consultant

@Bringuier Public Relations

2011

• Offered full-service public relations consulting to businesses

• Capabilities included strategic planning and implementation, writing and editing, proofreading, formatting, communication dissemination, interpreting technical material for various audiences, design and layout of publications, project management and coordination, budgeting, media relations, website creation and maintenance, event planning, and speech preparation

• Client projects included website development, website content creation, and technical paper and grant proofreading and formatting

 

Public Relations Specialist

@The Pennsylvania State University

2008-2011

 

• Managed all communications efforts for the School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs (SEDTAPP)

• Wrote, edited, and compiled content for department magazines

• Oversaw magazine production, printing, and distribution

• Wrote articles and press releases for internal and external distribution

• Handled internal and external media relations

• Managed part‐time project assistants

• Maintained department websites and created new site content

• Designed and printed publications, brochures, posters, and displays

• Photographed events and classes and edited digital photographs

• Fostered relationships with industry sponsors, alumni, students, faculty, and the media

• Collaborated with faculty, staff, and administrators to plan and implement public relations strategies

 

Communications Intern

@Smart Start-Centre County

2007-2008

 

• Wrote news releases, feature articles, opinion‐editorials, pitch letters, media alerts, speech scripts, and cutlines

• Proofread and edited documents and promotional materials

• Maintained company blog

• Constructed media databases and fostered relationships with the media

• Planned special events

• Performed administrative duties

 

Public Relations Intern

@Centre County United Way

2006

 

• Recruited and logistically managed more than 230 student volunteers, 50 carpool groups, and club sponsors for a charitable event

• Planned and coordinated campaign kickoff and finale events

• Created and proposed new website design and layout

• Proofread and edited documents

• Designed promotional materials and advertisements

• Performed administrative duties