Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

I graduated from UW-Madison in May 2009 with a degree in Ag Journalism and a love of all things communications. I wrapped up an internship in August, along with a Madison summer full of cookouts, farmers market, bike rides, long runs along the lake, and nights on the terrace.

Following graduation, I pressed onwards, aspiring towards a career in public relations, or a related communications field. I recently secured a position as PR Specialist at SPARK Advertising agency in Neenah, Wis. I am a sponge; absorbing all the information, advice, connections, and tools I can hold. I look forward to what the future holds!

In my free time I love running, adventure, travel, sushi, writing, reading, cool photography, cooking, concerts, and anything outdoorsy. I like to dance. I admire honesty and spontaneity. I am passionate about healthy living, although I have a weakness for dessert and really good beer.

Work History

• SPARK Advertising
• PR Specialist
• October 2009 to Present

• Encore Nationwide
• Brand Representative
• June 2009 to October 2009

• Promoted companies and products at venues throughout Southeast Wisconsin to engage consumers and increase brand approval

• Credit Union National Association
• Editorial Intern
• June 2008 to August 2009

• Published monthly online magazine, quarterly print magazine, and other products focusing on financial literacy challenges

• Street Pulse Homeless Coop Newspaper
• PR Consultant
• January 2009 to May 2009

• Designed, coordinated and implemented PR campaign for Madisonʼs Homeless Coop Newspaper, Street Pulse

Education

• University of Wisonsin-Madison
• Ag Journalism, journalism, public relations, food/nutritional science
• 2005 - 2009