Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

I'm a young professional seeking full-time, entry-level employment in the public relations industry. I'm particularly interested in working with an agency, although I'm also open to other opportunities. Through my internships, I've gained experience with nonprofit PR as well as experience working on travel and tourism accounts in an agency setting.

In addition, I am a social media enthusiast. I can be found on Twitter as @abschoff. I also blog about all things public relations, social media, branding and current events.

I am a graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University where I earned my B.A. in communication with a focus on public relations. I also received minors in marketing and interdisciplinary studies. Through my coursework, I had the opportunity to work with various campus and community organizations, thus allowing me to hone my writing and research skills while creating public relations materials and campaigns.

Work History

• NOISE, Inc.
• Public Relations Assistant
• November 2008 to January 2009

• • Wrote, edited and distributed press releases
  • Compiled media clipping reports
  • Built media contact lists
  • Experience with Cision and Constant Contact

• Guadalupe Center of Immokalee
• Public Relations Intern
• May 2008 to July 2008

• • Crafted radio PSAs to increase awareness about the organization’s educational programs
  • Wrote and edited press releases
  • Updated and maintained media contact list and completed an array of research
  • Helped secure various types of media coverage

Education

• Florida Gulf Coast University
• Bachelor of Arts, Communication
• 2006 - 2008

• • Concentration: Public Relations

  • Minors: Marketing, Interdisciplinary Studies
  • 3.94 cumulative GPA; graduated summa cum laude
  • Relevant coursework: Public Relations Writing, Public Relations Research, Public Relations Campaigns, Public Relations Strategy, Environmental Public Relations, Public Relations Management