Experience
LS CAPITAL Inc.   August 2013 - Present
Watt Commercial Properties  April 2010 - March 2013
Palisades Media Group  2013 - 2013
Public Communications Inc.   March 2008 - November 2009
COE Electric, Inc.   October 2006 - February 2008
Logistics Health Incorporated  September 2005 - September 2006
Platinum Press, Inc.   April 2004 - May 2005
American Red Cross: Scenic Bluffs Chapter   August 2002 - April 2004
Homestore  January 2002 - March 2002
Pink Dot   December 1997 - November 2000

Skills
Outlook, Excel, Word, French, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, MRI, Microsoft Excel, Invoicing, Account Reconciliation, Microsoft Word, QuickBooks, Budgets, Analysis, Human Resources, Accounting, Payroll

Education
California State University-Los Angeles   1992 — 1997
MA, Theater Arts

Tecnológico de Monterrey   1982 — 1987
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Experience
G&S Business Communications  February 2013 - Present
Public Communications Inc.   August 2012 - February 2013
Padilla Speer Beardsley  February 2011 - July 2012
Wowza, Inc.   June 2010 - February 2011
Minnesota Premier Publications  April 2008 - June 2010
Duluth News Tribune  May 2007 - April 2008
Columbia Missourian  May 2005 - May 2007

Skills
Media Relations, Social Media, Audacity, Project Management, Content Strategy, QuarkXPress, Photoshop, iMovie, Ap Style, Newspaper, Copy Editing, Journalism, Press Releases, Editing, Blogging, Proofreading, News Writing, Storytelling, Public Relations, Newspapers, InDesign, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Communications, Newsletters

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   2003 — 2007
B.J., Journalism

Experience
Luquire George Andrews (LGA)   2006 - Present
Judi Wax Public Relations   April 2005 - September 2006
Lindsay Stone & Briggs  September 2002 - April 2005
Edelman  January 1999 - May 2002
Public Communications Inc.   1996 - 1999
Janet Diederichs & Associates   1987 - 1992
Grant Jacoby  1985 - 1987

Skills
Crisis Management, Public Relations, Media Relations, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Brand Development, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Copywriting, Publicity, Marketing Communications, Journalism

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of Missouri-Columbia
Journalism

Experience
The Capital Times  November 2014 - Present
Wisconsin Public Radio  July 2014 - November 2014
Medill News Service  March 2014 - June 2014
NPR  January 2014 - April 2014
Medill National Security Journalism Initiative  September 2013 - December 2013
Medill Watchdog  April 2013 - June 2013
Public Communications Inc.   October 2011 - September 2012
Public Communications Inc.   August 2011 - October 2011
Office of the Governor  August 2010 - August 2011
Illinois Physical Therapy Association  June 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Media Relations, Professional Writing, Editing, Breaking news, Video Editing, Audio Editing, Research, Social Media, Graphic Design, Web Design, Investigative Reporting, Microsoft Office, Management, Journalism, Adobe Creative Suite, Storytelling, Breaking News, Blogging, Facebook

Education
Northwestern University   2012 — 2014
MS, Journalism, Public Affairs Reporting

North Central College   2006 — 2010
BA, English - Writing, Social Change and Public Advocacy, Interactive Media Studies

University High School   2002 — 2006

Experience
Twitter  February 2015 - Present
Twitter  March 2014 - February 2015
Twitter  September 2012 - March 2014
Winslow & Associates  November 2011 - August 2012
Gery Chico for Mayor   November 2010 - February 2011
Public Communications Inc.   May 2010 - January 2011
PJH and Associates   2008 - 2010

Skills
Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Mac OS X, Mac, My NGP, Fast Track, File Maker, Razors Edge, Lotus Notes, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   2004 — 2006
Communications

Loras College   2002 — 2004
Communications

Experience
Public Communications Inc.   February 2015 - Present
Public Communications Inc.   September 2014 - February 2015
Prime Publishing LLC  February 2014 - September 2014
Margie Korshak, Inc.   September 2013 - February 2014
Agent Publishing  April 2013 - February 2014
Hayes Marketing Communications   March 2013 - September 2013
Agent Publishing  September 2012 - March 2013

Skills
Microsoft Office, Social Media, Creative Writing, Facebook, Editing, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Press Releases, Copy Editing, Ap Style, SEO, Twitter, Blogging, WordPress, Magazines, Proofreading, Editorial, Publications

Education
University of Iowa   2008 — 2012
BA, English & Theatre Arts

New Trier High School   2004 — 2008

Experience
Overflow Communications, LLC   June 2007 - Present
Office of the Texas Lieutenant Governor  April 2013 - January 2015
Texas Commission on the Arts  September 2011 - April 2013
Office of Texas Governor Rick Perry  July 2007 - February 2011
Texans for Rick Perry  July 2007 - February 2011
Lake Hills Church  July 1999 - April 2007
BarlowGirl Inc   2005 - 2006
Public Communications Inc.   August 1997 - July 1999
AmSouth Bank  August 1996 - August 1997
US Navy  April 1992 - August 1996

Skills
Government Relations, Media Relations, Writing, Public Relations, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Speech Writing, Strategic Communications, Executive Communications, Strategic..., Spokesperson Training, Communication Training, Video Production, Spokesperson, Press Releases, Corporate Communications, Editing, Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Crisis Communications, Public Affairs, Creative Direction, Strategy, Leadership, Non-profits, Political Campaigns, Message Development, Internal Communications, Marketing Communications, Superior Work Ethic, Integrity, Nonprofits, Marketing, Government, Management, Public Policy, Community Development, Policy, Training, Politics, Storytelling, Political Consulting, Legislative Relations, Grassroots Organizing, Political Communication, International Relations, Newsletters, Legislation, Digital Media, Executive Coaching

Education
University of Notre Dame   1984 — 1988
BA, English

Defense Information School   1992 — 1992

Quincy Notre Dame HS   1980 — 1984

Mother of Sorrows School   1975 — 1978

Experience
Allstate  October 2014 - Present
Public Communications Inc.   April 2010 - October 2014
Greatnorthernoutdoors.net   November 2008 - October 2010
Walker Sands Communications  May 2009 - April 2010
University of Illinois Facilities & Services  January 2008 - May 2009
Caremark  June 2008 - August 2008
Daily Illini  September 2005 - May 2008

Skills
Social Media, Media Relations, Public Relations, Account Management, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Journalism, Integrated Marketing, Press Releases, Corporate Communications, Newsletters, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Publicity, Blogging, Editing, Public Speaking, Facebook, Crisis Communications, AP Style, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Internal Communications, Web Content, Marketing, Advertising, Social Networking, Writing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy

Education
Dominican University   2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BS, Journalism

Experience
Walker Sands Communications  April 2013 - Present
Modern Pinup   September 2014 - August 2015
Public Communications Inc.   May 2010 - April 2013
American Health Information Management Association  December 2009 - April 2010
The Silverman Group  September 2009 - December 2009
Avant Gaudy (Online Vintage Fashion Retailer)   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Media Relations, Healthcare, Healthcare IT, Writing, Blogging, Press Releases, Public Relations, Social Media, Newsletters, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Editing, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Marketing, Non-profits, Copy Editing, Crisis Communications, Publicity, Internal Communications, AP style writing, Facebook Marketing, Copywriting, Facebook, Journalism

Education
Loyola University Chicago   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising and Public Relations

Experience
Public Communications Inc.   February 2013 - Present
Big Shoulders Fund  June 2011 - August 2011
Banana Republic  March 2010 - January 2011
OnSite Promotions   June 2005 - June 2007

Skills
Promotions, Social Media, Event Management, Fashion, Retail, Styling, Advertising, Customer Service, Brand Awareness, Facebook

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   2007 — 2011
BA in Public Relations and Advertising

Experience
Save The Bay - Narragansett Bay  December 2014 - Present
Community Partnerships Center at Roger Williams University   February 2013 - November 2014
e-Volunteerism Group   2013 - 2014
Save The Bay  April 2006 - February 2013
The Providence Plan - New Roots   August 2010 - January 2013
Volunteer Center of Rhode Island  2007 - 2009
Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration  March 2004 - April 2006
Public Communications Inc.   2002 - 2003

Skills
Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Recruiting, Non-profits, Public Relations, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Social Media, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Editing, Press Releases, Research, Project Management, Internship Management, Experiential Education, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Program Management, Training

Education
Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration   2010 — 2011
Certification in Volunteer Administration

Purdue University   1998 — 2002
BA, Communication

Carmel Catholic High School   1994 — 1998

Experience
Jennifer Maguire Coughlin Public Relations   June 2012 - Present
Stepping Stones Museum for Children  August 2010 - October 2012
Stroller Strides Westchester County   January 2010 - March 2012
M. Silver Associates  August 2005 - February 2008
Public Communications Inc.   February 2003 - July 2005
Sourcebooks  August 2000 - January 2003

Skills
Public Relations, Museums, Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Press Releases, Publicity, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Key Message Development, Event Planning, Message Development, Editing, Blogging, Facebook, Newsletters, Strategic Communications, Marketing

Education
Miami University   1996 — 2000
BA/BS, English and Communications

Miami University   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science, English, Mass Communication

Experience
L.C. Williams & Associates   July 2015 - Present
L.C. Williams & Associates   April 2014 - June 2015
L.C. Williams & Associates   November 2012 - March 2014
L.C. Williams & Associates   June 2012 - October 2012
Public Communications Inc.   November 2011 - March 2012
Yangtze University - Jingzhou, Hubei, China   January 2010 - September 2011
Service Employees International Union - Change That Works   May 2009 - November 2009
Phi Delta Kappa International  June 2008 - May 2009
Indiana Public Interest Research Group  January 2007 - December 2008

Skills
Online Research, Strategic Communications, Writing, Social Media Content..., Message Development, Event Planning, Event Management, Logistics Management, Community Outreach, Community Organizing, Volunteer Coordination, Volunteer Development, Media Relations, Pitching Media, Press Material..., Cision, Media List Building, Social Media, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Volunteering, Press Releases, Politics, Crisis Communications

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2006 — 2008
Bachelors of Arts & Sciences, Communications

California State University - San Bernardino   2005 — 2006
Communications

Experience
Public Communications Inc.   July 1999 - Present
Jasculca/Terman and Associates  May 1998 - August 1998

Skills
Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Message Development, Press Releases, Publicity, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Cision, Internal Communications, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Reputation Management, Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing, AP Style, Copywriting, Newsletters, Event Planning, Social Media Measurement, Communications Planning

Education
Marquette University   1997 — 1999
Master of Arts, Advertising and Public Relations

Marquette University   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations and Spanish

Universidad Complutense de Madrid   1995 — 1996

Nazareth Academy   1989 — 1993

Experience
loanDepot.com   December 2012 - Present
On Point Energy   February 2011 - December 2012
Military4Hire & Hire Standard Recruiting   March 2012 - November 2012
1ST Choice Advance   January 2011 - June 2012
Public Communications Inc.   March 2010 - November 2010
Vertical SBA   April 2008 - March 2010
Western Capital Mortgage  June 2002 - June 2008
Lee and Associates  2000 - 2002
Orion International  2000 - 2001
United States Marine Corps  1991 - 2000

Skills
Recruiting, Commercial Real Estate, Information Technology, Consulting, Management, Mortgage Lending, Web Marketing, Marketing, Training, Strategy, Telecommunications, Leadership, Finance, Process Improvement, Management Consulting, Sales, Military, Analysis, Business Development, Start-ups, Small Business, Team Building, CRM, Entrepreneurship, Executive Management, Sales Operations, Credit, Loans, Mortgage Banking, Loan Origination, Banking, Online Marketing, Residential Mortgages, Real Estate, Customer Service, Refinance, FHA, Sales Management, Negotiation, Financial Services

Education
University of Maryland University College   1994 — 1995
Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Experience
Tangent Capital   2010 - Present
LJH Financial Marketing Strategies   April 2004 - Present
Public Communications Inc.   1989 - 2003

Skills
Corporate Communications, Hedge Funds, Mergers, Investor Relations, Alternative Investments, Due Diligence, Media Relations, Entrepreneurship, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investments, Bonds, Capital Markets, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Strategy, Portfolio Management, Venture Capital, Asset Management, Equities, Private Placements, Emerging Markets

Education
University of Florida   1978 — 1982
M.S. and B.A.

Experience
Loyola University Chicago  May 2013 - Present
Edelman  August 2007 - December 2012
Public Communications Inc.   2005 - 2007
Public Communications Inc.   2004 - 2005
Public Communications Inc.   2002 - 2004
The Dilenschneider Group  1999 - 2002
Springfield College  September 1998 - June 1999
Springfield College  1998 - 1999

Skills
Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Message Development, Marketing Communications, Career Counseling, Reputation Management, Strategy, Social Media, Community Outreach, Career Development, Job Search Strategies, Career Assessment, Higher Education, Employer Relations

Education
Springfield College
M. Ed., Psychology

University of Notre Dame
BA, Psychology and Sociology

Experience
Public Communications Inc.   February 2001 - Present
J.W. Messner   1995 - 2001
WZZM-TV  1992 - 1995

Skills
Branding Development, Writing Skills, Strategic Communications, Crisis Management, Media Relations, Focus Groups, Video Production, Corporate Communications, Community Development, Internal Communications, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Marketing, Strategy, Press Releases, Message Development, Crisis Communications, Integrated Marketing, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Publicity, Speech Writing, Writing

Education
Aquinas College   1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Communication Arts

Experience
Terumo BCT  February 2015 - Present
Allstate Insurance Company  September 2010 - February 2015
Weber Shandwick Worldwide  June 2007 - September 2010
Public Communications Inc.   February 2006 - June 2007
Manning Selvage and Lee  September 2003 - January 2006

Skills
Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Press Releases, Message Development, Communications Planning, Writing, Executive Positioning, Newsletters, Public Relations, Social Media, Event Planning

Education
DePaul University   2000 — 2004
Communications, Public Relations

Experience
Media Pro, Inc.   January 2001 - Present
FutureSentry   January 2011 - May 2011
FutureSentry   September 2009 - January 2011
Sentry Data Systems, Inc.   December 2007 - August 2008
Matlock Advertising & PR  1999 - 2001
RealEstate.com  2000 - 2000
Cohn & Wolfe  1998 - 1999
John Ribbler Associates   1994 - 1998
Public Communications Inc.   1990 - 1994
Premier Resorts & Hotels   September 1989 - March 1991

Skills
Writing, CRM software, Marketing Automation, Marketing Management, Email Marketing, Web Services, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Salesforce.com, Sales Process, Pardot, Public Relations, HubSpot, Travel Marketing, Startup Consulting, Zoho, WordPress, WordPress Thesis, Start-ups, CRM, Wordpress, Strategic Partnerships, Sales Operations, Sales, Marketing, Small Business, New Media, Budgets, Business Development, Lead Generation, Integrated Marketing, Management, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, E-commerce, Strategy, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, SaaS, Creative Writer, Strategic Communications, Selling, Product Launch, Creative Solutions, Digital Media, Training, Project Management

Education
University of Florida   1969 — 1973
BA, English, Journalism

Coral Gables Senior High School
High School Diploma

Experience
Public Communications Inc.   March 2005 - Present
Freelance  2004 - Present
Public Communications Inc.   March 2001 - March 2005
Blackman Kallick  March 2000 - March 2001
Blackman Kallick  March 1999 - March 2000
Swanson Center  January 1998 - February 1999

Skills
Dreamweaver, InDesign, Graphic Design, Social Media, Facebook, SEO, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Mac, Microsoft Office, Website Management, Typography, Illustrator, HTML + CSS, Wordpress, Digital Photography, Website Development, Corporate Branding, CMS, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Adobe Acrobat, Branding & Identity, Brochures, Interaction Design, Layout, User Interface Design, User Experience Design, Infographics, Project Management, Staff Training, Video Editing, Google Analytics, Purchasing Negotiation, Budgeting, Audio Editing, AJAX, Photo Editing, Web Development, Software Training, Twitter, LinkedIn, Constant Contact, Survey Monkey, Proposal Writing, Search Engine Submission, Analysis, Troubleshooting

Education
International Academy of Design and Technology   2003 — 2005
Associate of Applied Science, Graphic Design

Purdue University   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

College of St. Mark and St. John   1996 — 1996
Non-degree program, English Composition

Experience
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA)   February 2012 - Present
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)   July 2002 - February 2012
Diveheart   April 2011 - September 2011
Public Communications Inc.   September 1999 - July 2002
Publicity Club of Chicagoland   1997 - 2002
Johnson Controls, Inc.   September 1996 - January 1999
JMB / Urban Engineering   August 1990 - September 1996

Skills
Market Research, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Project Management, Strategy, Time Management, Leadership, Budgets, Mobile Marketing, Project Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Reputation Management, Management, Direct Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Business Development, Team Management, Government, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Fundraising, Sales, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Social Media, Training, Volunteering, Trade Shows, Branding, Marketing Research, B2B, Political Advertising, Small Business, Press Releases, Writing, Writing skills

Education
ASAE & The Center   2008 — 2008
CAE, Association / Nonprofit Administration

Columbia College Chicago   1993 — 1997
Marketing Communications, Marketing, PR, Mass Communications

Experience
360Connext   2012 - Present
Plum Ideas, Inc.   2006 - Present
The Red Group   February 2007 - January 2010
Advanstar Communications  2004 - 2005
Doner Advertising  2001 - 2004
Penton Media  2000 - 2001
Cleveland Clinic/Hillcrest Hospital   June 1998 - March 2000
Public Communications Inc.   1995 - 1996

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Lead Generation, SEO, Public Relations, B2B, Social Media, B2B Marketing, Digital Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Web Analytics, Content Development, Content Marketing, Brand Awareness, Direct Marketing, Marketing Communications, Website Development, Social Marketing, Brand Development, Online Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Digital Media, Marketing, Advertising, Trade Shows, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Business Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Strategy

Education
Ohio University   1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Science

Experience
K Communications, Inc.   2004 - Present
American Academy of Dermatology  1998 - 2004
R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company   1998 - 1998
Edelman Public Relations Worldwide  1997 - 1998
Public Communications Inc.   1994 - 1996
Evans, Inc.   1992 - 1994

Skills
Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Public Relations, Press Releases, Editing, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Copywriting

Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

Experience
Hill+Knowlton Strategies  December 2013 - Present
Public Communications Inc.   April 2013 - November 2013
DePaul University (African & Black Diaspora Studies Program)   July 2012 - May 2013
DePaul University Office of Public Relations & Communications   January 2013 - March 2013
WGN-TV  December 2012 - March 2013
Dots  August 2011 - October 2012
Target  August 2010 - August 2011
The Mikva Challenge  June 2009 - August 2009
Provident Hospital of Cook County  June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Facebook, Press Releases, Public Relations, Editing, Nonprofits, PowerPoint, Media Relations, Social Media, Event Planning, Strategic Communications, Microsoft Office, Research, Public Speaking, Outlook, Photoshop, Newsletters, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Time Management, Media Monitoring, AP Style, Cision, Pitching Media, Fact Sheets, Mail Merge, Networking, Art, Project Management, Proofreading, Proposal Writing, Presentations, Strategic Public..., Media List Building, PSAs, Briefing Books, Professional Writing, Bylined Articles, Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Radian6

Education
DePaul University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication

DePaul University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Experience
Public Communications Inc.   September 2015 - Present
Battleground Texas  April 2015 - September 2015
Battleground Texas  July 2013 - April 2015
Obama for America  2011 - 2012
World Vision Report  2009 - 2011
Journalists for Human Rights  2008 - 2009
Voluntary Service Overseas  2007 - 2008
StoryCorps  August 2005 - January 2007

Skills
Editing, Blogging, Social Media, New Media, Journalism, Interpersonal Skill, Transmedia Storytelling, News Writing, Radio, Copy Editing, Broadcast Journalism, Strategic Communications

Education
Trinity University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Spanish

Experience
American Osteopathic Association  February 2015 - Present
PRSA Chicago  December 2013 - Present
Public Communications Inc.   May 2010 - February 2015
PRSA Chicago  January 2012 - December 2013
PRSA Chicago  January 2011 - January 2012
PRSSA - Indiana University   August 2006 - May 2010
Hirons & Company  August 2009 - December 2009
United Way of the North Shore   May 2009 - September 2009
Skinstinct   April 2009 - August 2009
Monroe County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)   September 2008 - January 2009

Skills
Media Relations, AP Style, Promotions, Event Planning, Public Relations, Social Media, Non-profits, Publicity, Editing, Strategic Planning, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Facebook, Marketing, Blogging, Event Management, InDesign, Strategic Communications, Digital Strategy, Corporate Communications, Leadership, New Media, Crisis Communications, Internal Communications, Nonprofits

Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Marketing Minor Kelley School of Business, Public relations, journalism, marketing

Center for Academic Programs Abroad - Florence, Italy
Art History, Italian Language, Italian Culture

Experience
Shure Incorporated  December 2003 - Present
Shure Incorporated  2003 - Present
Golin  1998 - 2002
Public Communications Inc.   1993 - 1998

Skills
Social Media, Management, Sponsorship, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Public Relations, Press Releases, Internal Communications, Integrated Marketing, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Interactive Marketing, Product Launch, Online Marketing

Education
DePauw University   1987 — 1991
B.A., Communications

Experience
Public Communications Inc.   October 2013 - Present
AIDS Foundation of Chicago  November 2007 - October 2013
Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children (CLOCC)   September 2012 - May 2013
Tribune Publishing  August 1999 - November 2007
Challenge: Churches & People   January 1998 - December 1998
The Chicago Reporter  October 1996 - September 1997

Skills
Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Storytelling, Editing, Marketing Communications, Leadership, Community Development, Press Releases, Publicity, Blogging, Newspapers, Social Media, Web Content, Branding & Identity, Public Health, Corporate Communications, Writing, Editorial, Content Strategy

Education
Stanford University   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

DePaul University   2010 — 2013
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)

Experience
RTKL  January 2015 - August 2015
Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM)   April 2013 - December 2014
Public Communications Inc.   December 2012 - April 2013
Lurie Garden   September 2012 - November 2012
MB Real Estate  July 2012 - September 2012
City Weekend Magazine   February 2012 - June 2012
The Trust for Public Land  June 2009 - August 2010
The Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center   May 2007 - June 2009

Skills
Writing, Event Planning, Research, Editing, Non-profits, Communication, Community Engagement, Community Outreach, Languages, Team Leadership, Social Media, Media Relations, Pitching Media, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Blogging, Land Conservation, Phone Etiquette, Creative Writing, Nonprofits, Facebook

Education
Fudan University   2011 — 2012
Master of Arts

London School of Economics and Political Science   2010 — 2011
Master of Science

DePaul University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Art

Experience
Nuveen Investments  March 2011 - Present
Nuveen Investments  July 2008 - March 2011
Public Communications, Inc  February 2007 - July 2008

Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Internal Communications, Press Releases, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Editing, Management, Newsletters, Digital Marketing, Blogging, Event Management, Corporate Communications, Creative Direction, Nonprofits, Strategy, Copy Editing, Email Marketing, Training

Education
DePaul University   2005 — 2007
2007Master of Arts, Public Relations; Advertising

Baylor University
2005Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Public Relations

Experience
Innovation Center for US Dairy  April 2010 - Present
National Dairy Council  November 2008 - April 2010
National Dairy Council; Dairy Management Inc.   March 2006 - November 2008
Gagen MacDonald LLC   July 1998 - June 2005
Grant Jacoby  March 1993 - July 1998
McCorkle Communications   November 1991 - March 1993
Public Communications Inc.   October 1990 - November 1991
Washington Mutual  August 1986 - October 1990

Skills
Change Management, Internal Communications, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Strategic Planning, Crisis Communications, Employee Engagement, Communication Training, Integrated Marketing, Communications Planning, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Executive Coaching, Budgets, Organizational..., Team Building, Mergers, Recruiting, Leadership Development, Message Development, Management, Newsletters, Strategy, Event Planning, Advertising, Non-profits, Marketing, Event Management, Team Leadership, Press Releases, Business Strategy, Leadership, Culture Change, Public Speaking, Market Research, Editing, B2B, Research, Fundraising, Speech Writing, Coaching, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Crisis Management, Content Development, Brand Management, Business Development, Marketing Management, Customer Service, Cross-functional Team...

Education
University of Virginia Darden School of Business   2015 — 2015
Coursework in Design Thinking

Cornell University   1998 — 2000
Professional Certificate, Human Resources

University of Chicago   1993 — 1994
Professional Certificate, Publishing

Washington State University   1981 — 1983
B.A., Communications

Stirling University, Scotland   1981 — 1982
Political Science, English Literature

Experience
L.R. Hall Communications   February 2015 - Present
American Dental Association  April 2011 - December 2014
American Dental Association  2006 - 2011
Chicago Park District  2003 - 2006
Public Communications Inc.   2000 - 2003
American Osteopathic Association  1998 - 2000
South Bend Tribune  1996 - 1998
The Bay City Times  1993 - 1996

Skills
Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Nonprofits, Management, Newsletters, Crisis Communications, Publicity, Speech Writing, Corporate Communications, Editing, Internal Communications, Social Media, Event Planning, Journalism, Writing, Marketing Communications, Copywriting

Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor's Degree, journalism major, business administration minor

Indiana University in Bloomington
Bachelor's degree, Journalism

Experience
Public Communications Inc.   March 2009 - February 2011
The Times of Northwest Indiana  May 2007 - March 2009

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2004 — 2008
BA, Journalism

Experience
Leo Burnett  2012 - Present
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas   May 2006 - February 2012
UnitedHealthcare  2000 - May 2006
Public Communications Inc.   1999 - 2000
bioStrategies Group  January 1997 - January 1998

Skills
Social Engagement..., Social Content Strategy..., Social Media Metrics &..., Email Marketing, Social Media, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Blogging, Press Releases, Strategy, Public Relations, Leadership, Brand Management, Content Strategy, Online Marketing, Social Networking, Management, Creative Direction, Social Media Measurement, Marketing Communications

Education
Loyola University at Chicago   2003 — 2005
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing

Syracuse University   1985 — 1990
BA, Business and Government Policy Studies

Experience
Lyman Public Relations   March 2011 - Present
Public Communications Inc.   March 2006 - March 2011
Zeno Group  May 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Media Relations, Event Management, Social Media, Storytelling, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Press Releases

Education
Miami University   2001 — 2005
BS, Journalism

Experience
Sears Holdings Corporation/imx unit   January 2013 - Present
Sound Solutions Inc.   January 2004 - December 2012
Porter Novelli  August 2001 - December 2003
Edelman  February 1996 - July 2001
Din & Pangrazio   August 1995 - February 1996
Chicago Park District  June 1994 - August 1995
Public Communications Inc.   March 1987 - July 1994
Freelance  June 1986 - February 1987
Bone Student Center, Illiinois State University   January 1986 - May 1986
Illinois State University  January 1984 - May 1985

Skills
Social Media, Strategic Communications, Corporate/brand..., Integrated Marketing, Writing, Message Development, Reputation Management, Web content/SEO, Editing, Employee Training, Social Media Marketing, Crisis/issues..., Communication, Strategic Planning, Blogging, Employee Relations, Internal Communications, B2B, Online Marketing, Crisis Communications, Issues Management, Public Relations, Crisis Management, Community Relations, Corporate Communications, Communications Strategy, Marketing Communications, Video Production, Thought Leadership, Creative Development, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Newsletters, Publications, Sports, Video Editing, Scripting, Budget Process, Media Production, Problem Solving, News Writing, Member Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Experiential Marketing, Healthcare, Creative Direction, Content Development, Marketing, Leadership, Web Content

Education
Illinois State University   1983 — 1986
Bachelor's degree, English literature & composition

Loyola University of Chicago   1987 — 1989
non-degree/post-graduate coursework, journalism

Northeastern Illinois University   1981 — 1982
English, journalism

Lane Tech

Experience
Rollins College  November 2011 - Present
Rollins College  March 2009 - November 2011
Public Communications Inc.   January 2008 - March 2009
Florida Dairy Farmers' Assoc   November 2005 - June 2006
City of Daytona Beach  January 2005 - June 2005
City of Orlando  October 2000 - January 2005
Florida Film Festival  2002 - 2004
Y Partnership  2000 - 2000

Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Press Releases, Newsletters, Social Media, Crisis Communications, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Speech Writing, Event Planning, Publicity, Editing, Copywriting, Internal Communications, Blogging, Internal & External...

Education
University of Florida   2006 — 2007
Master's

University of Florida   1997 — 2000
Bachelor's

Furman University   1996 — 1997
--

Rollins College

Experience
Kaharo consulting   January 2013 - Present
Abtech Systems Inc  April 2011 - August 2011
DMG World Media  June 2008 - November 2010
National Stores Inc.  October 2007 - March 2008
Public Communications Inc.   September 2007 - October 2007
Norman Krieger Inc  February 2007 - July 2007
Lighthouse Real Estate Solutuions Corp   October 2006 - February 2007
Phillips Industries  January 2006 - August 2006
Altura Communication Solutions  October 2004 - June 2005
Vans Tennis Shoes   September 1999 - October 2004

Skills
Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Microsoft Office, OS X, Android, WordPress, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Project, Windows Server, PC building, Virtualization, Cloud Storage, VirtualBox, Wireshark, Cisco IOS, Computer Repair, IT Infrastructure..., Network Administration, Network Security

Education
University of Phoenix   2010 — 2015

Cerritos College   1998 — 2006

Experience
The Northern Trust Company  July 2010 - Present
Mayer Brown LLP  September 2004 - July 2010
Public Communications Inc.   December 1998 - August 2001
Lake Forest College  May 1997 - December 1998

Skills
Corporate Law, Contract Negotiation, Investment Management, Securities Regulation, Legal Writing, Wealth Management

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology   2001 — 2004
J.D.

Lake Forest College   1993 — 1997
B.A., English and psychology

Experience
Kaster Communications   May 2015 - Present
Finn Partners  September 2014 - April 2015
Public Communications Inc.   November 2011 - September 2014
Wordsworth Communications  November 2009 - November 2011
Ellingsen Brady Advertising  September 2008 - October 2009
Bottom Line Marketing & Public Relations  December 2007 - September 2008

Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Editing, Social Media, Copywriting, Strategic Public..., AP Style, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Media Buying, Consumer Media Relations, Writing, Blogging, Photography, Wedding Photography, Bylined Articles, Media Auditing, Social Media Auditing, Contributed Content, Marketing, Marketing Communications

Education
Marquette University
B.A., Public Relations, Advertising

Experience
Kent State University  June 2010 - Present
Utica College  March 2008 - May 2010
Public Communications Inc.   September 2007 - November 2007
Citadel Communications  May 2006 - August 2006

Education
State University of New York College at Fredonia   2003 — 2007
Bachelors, Communications - Public Relations

Experience
Axiom Staffing Group  March 2015 - Present
Rose International  December 2014 - March 2015
DeVry University  October 2012 - August 2014
Axiom Staffing Group  August 2013 - April 2014
Robert Half International  December 2011 - April 2012
G5 Tek Solutions   September 2010 - April 2011
Public Communications Inc.   January 2007 - September 2010
Marketing Security Corporation   June 2006 - January 2007
State of Delaware  August 2004 - June 2006

Skills
Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Leadership, Social Networking, Visio, Administrative..., MS Project, Critical Thinking, SAP, Access, Technical Support, Troubleshooting, Windows, Databases, Team Leadership, PowerPoint, System Administration, Training, Analysis, Team Building, Administration, SharePoint, Data Analysis, Time Management, Invoicing, Human Resources, Accounts Payable, Lotus Notes, Administrative...

Education
DeVry University   2012 — 2014
BS, Technical Management- Business Information Systems, 2.5

Experience
West 40 Intermediate Service Center No. 2  July 2014 - Present
Learning Technology Center 1 Central   July 2007 - Present
West 40 Intermediate Service Center   July 2010 - June 2014
Suburban Cook County Regional Office of Education   November 2005 - June 2007
Westchester Public Library  April 2002 - June 2006
MacNeal Hospital  August 1998 - January 1999
Blair International   June 1996 - August 1998
Public Communications, Inc  June 1993 - March 1995
Golin/Harris Communications, Inc   April 1990 - May 1993
Facilities Design Group, Inc   June 1988 - March 1989

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Office Administration, Databases, Administrative..., Accounts Payable, Office Management, Accounts Receivable, Budgets, Invoicing, Purchasing, Policy, Spreadsheets, Accounting, Microsoft Word

Education
Triton-College

Experience
Public Communications Inc.   January 2015 - Present
Public Communications Inc.   November 2012 - January 2015
SEPHORA  February 2010 - March 2013
Public Communications Inc.   May 2011 - November 2012
Highland Park CBD Public/Private Economic Alliance   June 2009 - May 2011
414 Magazine   January 2009 - June 2009
Dorchester Media   2007 - 2008
Milwaukee Home and Fine Living   January 2007 - May 2007

Skills
Press Releases, Social Media, Writing, Fact-checking, Editing, Copy Editing, Event Planning, Media Relations, Community Relations, Public Relations, Editorial, Nonprofits, Publicity, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing

Education
Marquette University   2003 — 2007
BA, Journalism

St. Mary's University College, Twickenham London, UK   2006 — 2006
Study Abroad

Experience
Buffalo Games   FreelancerTravers Collins & Company2006 - 2008
Marina Maher Communications  July 1998 - December 2000
The Blaze Company  April 1994 - May 1998
The Rogers Group  August 1988 - April 1994
Public Communications Inc.   1985 - 1986

Education
University of Iowa   1981 — 1985
BA, Journalism

Experience
Ketchum  May 2015 - Present
United Entertainment Group, a DJE Company  August 2013 - May 2015
Edelman  August 2011 - August 2013
Edelman  April 2010 - August 2011
Edelman  December 2009 - April 2010
Public Communications Inc.   August 2009 - December 2009
Yoga Bear   April 2009 - November 2009
Kaplan Higher Education  May 2008 - August 2008
Cozymel's  May 2007 - August 2007
West Suburban Living Magazine  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Creative Writing, Editing, Press Releases, Publicity, Microsoft Office, Web Site Production, Features, Media Relations, Public Relations, Social Media, Cision, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Facebook, Blogging, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications

Education
University of Iowa   2005 — 2009
BA, Journalism and Mass Communication & BA, Communication Studies

IES Barcelona   2008 — 2008

Experience
DaVita  June 2012 - Present
LeanLogistics  April 2011 - October 2012
Satmetrix Systems  August 2009 - August 2011
Public Communications Inc.   October 2008 - August 2009

Skills
J2EE, Core Java, Spring, Web Services, XML, Flex, ActionScript, Flash, Java, AJAX, JavaScript, JSP, Subversion, Ant, Maven, Software Development, MySQL, Hibernate, JBoss, Tomcat, SQL, Eclipse, CSS, C++, HTML, PHP, SQL Server, C, Linux, Perl, Apache, PL/SQL, Programming, Windows, Business Intelligence, Scripting, Databases, Cloud Computing, EJB, CVS, Analysis, SaaS, jQuery, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Web Development, JDBC, Cairngorm, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server

Education
Anna University
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Tagore Engg College
Bachelors, Electical and computer science

University of Detroit Mercy
Master’s Degree, Computer Science

Experience
Public Communications Inc.   March 2011 - Present
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Chicago Chapter   January 2014 - June 2014
Peter A. Mayer Advertising  September 2010 - December 2010
WLKM Radio   January 2005 - September 2010
MSU & U   January 2009 - May 2010
Focal Point  January 2009 - May 2010
WJBK Fox 2  May 2009 - August 2009
Michigan Nature Association  January 2009 - May 2009

Skills
AP Style, Media Relations, Social Media, Video Production, Environmental Issues, Special Events, Press Releases, Public Relations, Publicity, Writing, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Ap Style, Event Management, Editing, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Facebook, Digital Media, Journalism

Education
Michigan State University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism with a public relations specialization, 3.91

Experience
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP  February 2011 - Present
Chicago Kent College of Law  August 2009 - May 2010
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP  May 2009 - July 2009
Circuit Court of Cook County  August 2008 - December 2008
Children's Memorial Hospital  May 2008 - August 2008
Public Communications Inc.   March 2005 - August 2007

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology   2007 — 2010
J.D.

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Business Administration

Eden Prairie High School

Experience
Public Communications Inc.   November 2014 - Present
Public Communications Inc.   November 2012 - Present
Public Communications Inc.   November 2011 - December 2012
Public Communications Inc.   November 2010 - November 2011
Public Communications Inc.   September 2010 - November 2010
Ripple Public Relations  June 2010 - September 2010

Skills
Public Relations, Social Media, Media Relations, Press Releases, Cision, Publicity, Facebook, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Ap Style, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Integrated Marketing, Editing, Copywriting, Internal Communications

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2006 — 2010
BS, Communications, Spanish