Amanda Walker
McKinney, TX
currently: Job hunting
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What kind of job are you looking for?
I'd like to continue working in public relations in either an agency or corporate setting, especially on a team that suppports consumer, hospitality/travel, non-profit or sports related clients. However, I'm open to exploring other industries where my skills would be transferable. The top new career paths I'm researching include marketing/promotions, an event and meeting planner in a hotel, a manager-in-training position in retail, English, foreign language or ESL teacher/tutor and a librarian.... 
Posted @ 04:28PM, June 17, 2007
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Work history
Account Executive
How would you describe your time at Jetstream Public Relations?
I briefly explored the technology side of healthcare and was heavily involved in business-to-business public relations. This position gave me more opportunities to write sales/marketing pieces and coordeinated with vendors to have these designed and printed, I also worked on a direct mail campaign and assisted with media relations surrounding tradeshow opportunities. I feel more well-rounded as a professional after this experience and also learned technology was not an industry I have much of an interest in....
Assistant Account Executive
How would you describe your time at Publicis Consultants | PR?
I began as a full-time account coordinater and was promoted to an assistant account executive. Both positions are entry level and I've played an intregal part of the healthcare and hospitality team. I am heavily involved in media relations and press material and media list development. I also participate in program development, assist with crisis communications, conduct research, manage vendor relations and oversee an intern and account coordinator....
Intern - Consumer Products Team
How would you describe your time at The Richards Group?
I continued to enhance my understanding of basic public relations responsibilities while observing a large agency environment. For the consumer products team I developed press materials, built media lists, participated in pitching, conducted research for future planning and crisis situations, tracked media coverage and assited in developing client reports....
Intern
How would you describe your time at C. Pharr & Company?
I gained hands-on knowledge of basic public relations responsibilities such as media list development, media material development, pitching, media tracking, and tracking editorial calendars for future opportunities.
Staff Writer
How would you describe your time at University of North Texas D...?
I wrote three to five stories a week on various beats and assisted in developing larger investigative news features.
Communications Assistant
How would you describe your time at Presidential Classroom?
I assisted in developing the daily newsletter, news releases and staff and instructor bios for each weeks' programs. I also assisted with program logistics, introducing speakers and facilitating media interviews.
Education
Journalism with concentration in Public Relations
How would you describe your time at University of North Texas?
To receive this degree I took classes in news writing, feature writing, advertising, graphic design, public relations case studies, campaign development, marketing, management and media ethics.
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