Work history
PR Manager/ Program Specialist
tags:
public relations
• strategic planning
• account management & sales
• media relations
• training clients and new staff
How would you describe your time at Smart Futures?
Developing a communication strategy from the ground up including boiler plate and messaging, press releases, quarterly newsletter, media monitoring, annual report, etc. Monthly monitoring of over 300 PA-based clients, scheduling and implementing refresher and new client trainings. Conducting outreach to potential clients throughout PA. Training new employees to the Keys2Work program, developing training manuals (both print and online) for both clients and new employees.... 
Media Relations & Apparel
tags:
media relations
How would you describe your time at Pittsburgh Rugby Club?
This is a volunteer position - I am responsible for writing press releases and media advisories and conducting all pitching and follow up with reporters.
Sales Specialist
tags:
sales
• health & fitness
• retail
• customer service
How would you describe your time at Home Depot?
Worked to meet personal and departmental sales goals. Providing excellent customer service in the flooring, home decor and paint departments. Responsible for existing and new product and installation knowledge. Conducted product resets and merchandising. Held 'How To" clinics and served as my store's Building Better Health representative. Acting as a liaison between vendors and customers on custom orders....
Intern
tags:
public relations
• non-profit organization
• event planning
How would you describe your time at Arthritis Foundation of SWPA?
Recruiting teams, soliciting sponsorships and donations for the Erie Walk and Jingle Bell Run 2006, drafting/ editing press releases and pitching media for these events. Securing new advocates and connecting with participants of various other AF community programs. Maintaining and expanding contact lists for several additional programs....
Intern
tags:
government affairs
• office admin/clerical
How would you describe your time at GSP Consulting?
Assisted in the drafting and editing of white sheets and other government affairs activities. Some office administrative work
Intern
tags:
public relations
• media relations
How would you describe your time at Schenkein?
Team member on eight different accounts. Writing/ editing press releases, briefings, pitches, fact sheets, media lists, web site text and team implementation calendars. Media monitoring, pitching local/ national media, researching award opportunities and editorial calendars for possible placements, generating website text and drafting client reports....
Intern
tags:
public relations
• public information
• school district
• strategic planning
How would you describe your time at Denver Public Schools?
Coordinating and aiding in the implementation of the "Opening Day Of School" in DPS, which culminated in a press conference at Coors Field. Drafted daily press releases, interviewed staff for district newsletter articles.
Lowe's
February 2004 to April 2006
Sales Specialist/ Co-Department Manager
tags:
sales
• training
• department management
• customer service
How would you describe your time at Lowe's?
Responsible for shrink plans, ordering products and handling customer issues in the Paint & Home Decor departments. Also responsible for meeting sales goals and acting as a liaison between vendors and customers for special orders. Relaying new products and promotions to other departmental employees and ensuring that customer service standards were being met within the department. Held 'How To' classes on painting and dry wall repair...
Education
Public Relations
tags:
public relations
• media relations
• event planning
How would you describe your time at Metropolitan State College ...?
I majored in public relations and minored in German. While attending MSCD, I did media relations and event planning for my rugby team (in Boulder). I was named to the 2004 and 2005 Chancellor's and National Dean's Lists
International Business and German
