Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

Ability to develop and implement successful branding strategies
Professional writing and editing skills with a thorough knowledge of AP Style
Innovative thinker driven to learn and apply new ideas
History of planning dynamic promotional events
Dependable team player and respectful of others

Work History

• United Way of Dane County
• Loaned Executive
• July 2009 to Present

• Managed a portfolio of 48 accounts (goal of $304,047); research each account’s potential and assist in setting goals for the organization
  Performed account research, prepared and conducted presentations and developed strategies to communicate the United Way story to CEOs and employees
  Polished public speaking and communication skills with colleagues, volunteers, United Way staff, community leaders, CEOs and employees
  Conducted campaign training sessions for company volunteers, facilitated delivery of campaign materials, made United Way presentations to employee groups, and provided necessary follow up
  Monitored accounts to ensure campaign strategy adherence and work with Resource Development staff to ensure accurate campaign projections

• The film, CA$H
• PR Contributor, freelance
• May 2009 to Present

• Responsible for researching and finding popular blogs and publications across the UK.
  Continuously draft and market “Delicious” account; created for tracking blogs and web sites (see LinkedIn Profile).
  Work closely with PR manager and consistently offer strong support to social media outlets.
  Support internal staff and assist public relations team in designing innovative communication and marketing strategies.

• UW-Whitewater
• Public Relations Assistant II
• January 2008 to December 2008

• •Wrote press releases and feature stories about campus news and events for area news organizations and the university Web site (www.uww.edu).
  •Wrote “Hometown News Releases” announcing UW-Whitewater students’ accomplishments.
  •Drafted and distributed communication materials such as media lists and press releases.

Education

• Madison Area Technical College
• Web site Development Certificate
• 2009 - 2010

• Proficient in HTML, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and InDesign.

• University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
• BA, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing
• 2004 - 2008