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Colby Gergen
Columbia, MO
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About Me

hustlin', shooting nerf guns, causing a ruckus. I go to classes about Strategic Communication, Sociology, and Business. I'm from Minnesota and occasionally bust out an 'eh' or two. I go to school at Mizzou's Journalism School where I'm surrounded by people convinced they will be the next Anderson Cooper or Katie Couric. All I want to do is be the first Colby Gergen. Oh, I already got beat to that? Damn...

Work History

  • Pure
  • New Media Associate
  • November 2009 to Present
  • I execute new media strategies for our clients by using media research, creative communication skills, and the latest technologies to convey the clients' messages.

  • Academy of Fine Arts and Early Childhood Learning
  • Lead Preschool Teacher
  • August 2008 to Present
  • -Organize and execute lesson plans for my class
    -Schedule field trips and events
    -Perform administrative duties and operate front desk
    -Serve as a Team Leader, supervising a team of 10 to 12 teachers

Education

  • University of Missouri
  • Bachelors of Journalism, Bachelors of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Strategic Communication (Journalism), Sociology (Liberal A & S), Business minor
  • 2007 - 2011
  • Public Relations Manager for Operation Smile, Mizzou - 2009 to present
    Director of New Media, AAF Mizzou - 2009 to present
    Alpha Kappa Psi- 2009 to present
    Journalism Students for Curriculum Innovation- 2009 to present
    Director of Events and Promotions- SPAC - 2008 to 2009

Interests
Things pertaining to me enjoying life. This includes, but is not limited to, my friends, Minnesota, sports, travel, cooking, Nerf guns, the gym, some books, and the shining sun.
Favorite Quote
"I mean come on. You can't sing Journey quietly." - unnamed
Specialties
public speaking, presenting, customer/guest service, event/product promotion, team management, education/training, MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, content analysis, staying out past my bed time, sleeping in just long enough to still make class on time

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Erica Lawton
Matt LaCasse
Abby Schoffman
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Scott Hale
Emily Jasper

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