Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

Hello!

My name is Chris Guizlo, and I am a public relations master's student at American University graduating in 2012. I am looking for a career in media relations and/or social media.

In my spare time I love watching the Washington Capitals play hockey and researching the latest trends in social media, media training and crisis communications.

Work History

• CLS DC
• Strategic Communications Intern
• June 2011 to August 2011

• At CLS I was the primary intern contact on six separate accounts and worked on seven total accounts. In my day-to-day I was responsible for daily compilation and distribution of news clips for two accounts. I was also responsible for assembling media lists, pitching reporters and editing documents for distribution. I also wrote blog posts and tweets for some clients.

• Federal Reserve Board
• Public Affairs Co-Op Student
• May 2010 to May 2011

• • Research online database to identify relevant news articles for the Chairman, Governors and Senior
  Staff for twice daily news clips.
  • Address research questions from national and international media representatives.
  • Review congressional testimony and identify relevant passages to distribute to media.
  • Write and edit press releases and speeches that are distributed to media and the public.

• Conservative Party of Hampstead and Killburn, London UK
• Public Policy Intern
• March 2010 to April 2010

• • Coordinated and distributed leaflets and campaign materials for approximately 70,000 electors
  • Responded to and addressed constituent issues and cases with regards to local services.
  • Assisted Campaign Media Assistant with interviews and press relations.

• American University - Freshman Service Experience
• Coordinator
• June 2009 to August 2009

• • Coordinated three days of community service for 640 freshmen and 93 leaders at 48 non-profit sites.
  • Managed a $40,000 budget and coordinated meals and evening entertainment for 3 nights.
  • Interacted with campus offices along with individuals from inside and outside the university community.

• KSCW, Inc.
• Public Policy Intern
• October 2008 to May 2009

• •Prepared memos and briefing materials to be presented to firms clients to assist with their lobbying and
  consulting needs.
  • Attended briefings and meetings on Capitol Hill; prepared client reports addressing specific issues.
  • Assisted staff with any other projects or events to meet our clients consulting and lobbying needs.

• U.S. House of Representatives - Rep. Tom Feeney (R-FL)
• Intern
• September 2007 to November 2007

• •Answered the general office phone and served as the first line of communication for the public, as well
  as transferring calls to the appropriate staff member based on the issue area in question.
  • Entered all constituent mail into Monarch Database and generated a response letter to constituents
  • Assisted staff with any other projects or needs to help the office run efficiently.

• Washington State House of Representatives
• Committee Clerk
• January 2007 to April 2007

• •Prepared documents, bill books, and other tasks to assist Representatives, Committee staff, and the
  public.
  • Involved with pre-meeting preparation and various tasks that supported the Committee.
  • Clerked for two Committees: Higher Education and Technology, Energy, and Communications.

• Stephen Johnson for Supreme Court
• Campaign Assistant/Office Manager
• June 2006 to November 2006

• • Managed the campaign office, coordinating volunteers and statewide contacts, as well as coordinating
  campaign fundraisers and events, dispatching signs and campaign materials.

• U.S. House of Representatives
• Page
• January 2006 to June 2006

• • Assured packages from Congressional offices were delivered to their proper destination.
  • Assisted Representatives within the ‘Republican Cloakroom’ by answering phone calls, communicating
  scheduling updates, and distributing messages.

Education

• American University
• MA, Public Communication
• 2011 - 2012

• American University
• BA, Public Relations, Political Science
• 2007 - 2011