Strother Communications Group
Account Executive

September 1999 - April 2002
Formulated PR and Web site plans. Composed copy for client Web sites, wrote fact sheets and press releases, built relationships with local, national, and international media, developed press kits, sell sheets, direct mail advertisements and collateral pieces. Edited and wrote articles for company and client newsletters, conducted research and managed specialized research software.

The Minnesota Daily
Freelance Reporter

January 2000 - May 2000
Traveled to Des Moines, Iowa, for two weeks to cover the 2000 Presidential election. Wrote articles on many of the candidates, conducted interviews, and edited copy. My articles were published in Finance & Commerce, The Minnesota Daily and distributed over the Minnesota Newswire.

Click here to read a few of my articles.

University of Minnesota
Public Relations Intern

April 1999 - September 1999
Coordinated the design, content and updates of Web site, managed media relations, facilitated design and placement of ads. Helped plan events to educate University students about alternate forms of transportation. Wrote surveys and helped conduct and process research.

KQRS-FM, Minneapolis
Public Relations/Promotions Intern

September 1998 - February 2000
Gained intimate knowledge of the broadcast industry as well as the details involved in planning and executing a successful event. Worked in the promotions department and as a broadcast intern for KQ Homegrown and the overnight with Mei Young.

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Field Staff Coordinator

June 1998 - September 1998
Coordinated special events, helped with radio commercial production and issues research, assisted with constituent relations and managed intern data entry of supporter information.