Resume
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Professional Experience
Chesapeake Bay Program/Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis, Md.
Communications Associate, April 2006-present
- Research and write approximately two news stories per week for Chesapeake Bay Program Web site on environmental conditions, scientific data and restoration projects taking place throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
- Led Web content rewrite process during 18-month redesign of Chesapeake Bay Program Web site.
- Assist with media inquiries and facilitate interviews between subject-matter experts and environment reporters at the Washington Post, Virginian-Pilot and other regional media outlets.
- Developed media list of more than 300 newspaper, television and radio station contacts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
- Design and edit Chesapeake Currents, a monthly e-newsletter on timely Bay topics sent to more than 1,100 subscribers.
- Promote environmentally friendly lawn care habits via Chesapeake Club Web site and print materials.
- Created Chesapeake Bay Program blog and write, edit and moderate blog entries.
Peace Corps, Washington, D.C.
Press Relations Intern, January-April 2006
- Supported Peace Corps 45th anniversary events by writing about notable Peace Corps volunteers for Spring 2006 edition of Peace Corps Times, a newsletter distributed to employees and volunteers worldwide.
- Wrote press release on top Peace Corps volunteer-contributing colleges in 2005, which was covered by college media nationwide.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Service, Silver Spring, Md.
Public Affairs Intern, May-December 2005
- Researched and wrote 700-word, bylined centerfold article for October 2005 edition of NOAA Report, an internal newsletter.
- Wrote two press releases that were distributed to targeted media nationwide, resulting in coverage in newspapers including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, the Juneau Empire and the Providence Business Journal.
- Assisted with media calls and facilitated interviews between reporters and NOAA scientists, resulting in coverage by media outlets including CNN.com, the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Delaware News Journal.
American University Career Center, Washington, D.C.
Assistant to Publications and Marketing Manager, August 2004-May 2006
- Promoted Career Center events and services to campus community using targeted e-mails and campus advertisements.
- Created employer e-newsletter with information about Career Center events that was distributed to 6,700 area companies.
The Talon, American University's Yearbook, Washington, D.C.
Managing Editor, August 2003-May 2005
- Generated over $15,000 in revenue during 2004 and 2005 from advertisement sales to parents of graduating seniors.
- Doubled number of seniors photographed for the yearbook from 2003 to 2004 by promoting photo sessions through targeted e-mails and campus advertisements.
- As head of public relations team, directed volunteer staff of three in conducting outreach to students and campus organizations.
Computer Skills
Proficient in:
- Adobe Dreamweaver, Fireworks, InDesign and Photoshop CS3
- Content Management Systems
- HTML/XHTML and CSS
- iMovie/Windows Movie Maker
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)
- Social Networks (Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace)
- Windows and Macintosh Operating Systems
Knowledge of:
- Adobe Flash and Illustrator CS3
- E-mail Blast Software
Education
American University, Washington, D.C., May 2006
B.A., Public Communication; Minor in Political Science
Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, Md., In Progress
Coursework in Photography, Web Design and Graphic Design
Professional Associations
The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
Member of Maryland and Central Chesapeake Chapters, 2006-present
The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
Member from 2002-2006; American University Chapter President, 2004-2005
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