EDUCATION
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, expected 06/10
• Major: Public Relations; Minor: Political Science; Certificate: Global Leadership
PUBLIC RELATIONS EXPERIENCE
Scoop08.com, Washington, D.C.
Director of Public Relations, January 2008 – February 2009
• Wrote press releases, booker memorandums, media alerts and created media kits for national and international coverage of the first-ever national online student newspaper; resulting coverage included: The Boston Globe, “CNN Newsroom,” “The Martha Stewart” and Al Jazeera, among more than 100 national placements
SBC Advertising, Columbus, Ohio
Public Relations Intern, June – August 2008 & November – December 2008
• Responsible for project management and implementation for three national clients in the building product industry, including media monitoring, impact reports, media lists, press releases, media mailings and new business research
Ohio University Communications & Marketing, Athens, Ohio
Public Relations Assistant, August 2007 – June 2008
• Wrote press releases and media alerts for events receiving local, regional and national coverage
• Wrote stories for Outlook, Ohio University’s news and information Web site
• Edited, proofread and fact-checked copy produced by staff members and student writers
O’Bleness Memorial Hospital, Athens, Ohio
Community Relations Intern, June – August 2007
• Wrote press releases for local media and the hospital’s Web site
• Wrote, edited and designed Wellness Works, an internal newsletter distributed to more than 800 employees
ImPRessions, Athens, Ohio
Firm Director and CEO, June 2008 – Present
• Secured the Teahan award-winning student-run firm’s first national client, Bob Evans Farm
• Supervised interaction wit the firm’s executive board, more than 100 members and 10 clients
• Developed the firm’s professional advisory board and its use of new media
Account Supervisor, June 2007 – June 2008
• Supervised an account executive and client relationship
Account Associate, September 2006 – June 2007
• Implemented a public relations campaign for a student-run Webzine
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Ohio University Global Leadership Center, Athens, Ohio
Student Consultant , September 2007 – Present
• Wrote a public relations campaign to increase Marriott International’s corporate social responsibility profile in France
• Researched and made recommendations to the Embassy of the Republic of Poland on how to strengthen Ohio and Poland diplomatic relations through technology transfer, as it applies to renewable energy
• Researched microfinance by means of poverty reduction to make recommendations to the United Nations Development Program in Liberia
o Project was awarded the Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education by the United Nations
• Collaborated with students from Bangkok University and traveled there to conduct research and to develop a marketing plan for Betagro Group, an integrated agricultural firm in Bangkok, Thailand
• Researched, planned events and made recommendations to the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok for King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 80th birthday celebration
The Post, Athens, Ohio
Reporter, September 2006 – Present
• Wrote articles for the paper’s city staff, one of which was the No. 1 pick of the day by UWire.com
INVOLVEMENT
Public Relations Student Society of America
National Vice President-Elect of Advocacy, in June 2009
• Will create and implement a campaign focused on public relations advocacy, diversity and ethics for all PRSSA chapters
Active Member of the Hugh M. Colbertson Chapter, September 2006 – Present
• As CEO of ImPRessions, served on the 2008-2009 executive board
• Served as a mentor to two underclassmen
• Participated in the 2007 Bateman Competition team and wrote a communication plan for the National Family Caregivers Association
• Voted “Outstanding Freshman” for the 2006-2007 academic year and “Outstanding Sophomore” for the 2007- 2008 academic year
