Experience
Best Buy  June 2012 - Present
Best Buy  March 2009 - June 2012
Best Buy  April 2008 - March 2009
Padilla Speer Beardsley   June 2007 - April 2008
Padilla Speer Beardsley   May 2005 - June 2007
Padilla Speer Beardsley   February 2004 - May 2005
Iowa Boy Productions & Pro-Marketing   August 2003 - January 2004
Best Buy  May 2002 - August 2002

Skills
Media Relations, Internal Communications, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Communications Planning, Event Planning, Copywriting, Editing, Publicity

Education
Iowa State University   1999 — 2003
Journalism & Mass Communication, Public Relations

Experience
Fergus Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau   July 2003 - Present
Padilla Speer Beardsley   1997 - 2002
The Rowland Company, St. Paul   1993 - 1997
Greater Minneapolis Convention & Visitors Association   1987 - 1992
Brum & Anderson Public Relations   1985 - 1987

Skills
Leadership Development, Marketing, Media Relations, Public Relations, Event Planning, Leadership, Tourism, Hospitality, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy, Non-profits, Contract Negotiation, Hotels, New Business Development, Fundraising, Management, Nonprofits, Workshop Facilitation, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Writing, Budgets, Social Media Marketing, Community Outreach, Organizational..., Social Networking, Advertising, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Time Management, Trade Shows, Team Building

Education
Iowa State University   1981 — 1985
BA, Journalism and Psychology

Experience
SK Communications, Inc.   November 2001 - Present
Thermo King / Ingersoll Rand   2001 - Present
Kerker  November 1999 - October 2001
Conklin Company, Inc  September 1998 - November 1999
Minnesota State University, Mankato  May 1998 - September 1998
Kerker  May 1994 - May 1998
Padilla Speer Beardsley   January 1994 - May 1994
Coleman & Christison, Inc   February 1992 - August 1992

Skills
Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Publicity, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Newsletters, Advertising, Speech, Marketing, Editing, Event Management, Public Relations, Cross-functional Team..., Media Relations, Social Media

Education
Gustavus Adolphus College   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communications

Experience
Best Buy  October 2014 - Present
Karwoski & Courage Public Relations  February 2014 - October 2014
Karwoski & Courage Public Relations  July 2013 - February 2014
Padilla Speer Beardsley   January 2013 - July 2013
City of Minneapolis  April 2008 - June 2013
Minnesota Wild  August 2012 - January 2013
Minnesota Timberwolves  December 2011 - May 2012
Minnesota Twins  January 2011 - December 2011
Minneapolis Public Schools  August 2011 - October 2011
NFL Youth Football Fund   June 2009 - July 2011

Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Social Media, Marketing, Community Outreach, Community Engagement, Creative Writing, Sports Marketing, Coaching, Brand Management, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Promotions, Donations, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Advertising, Newsletters, Press Releases

Education
Augsburg College   2007 — 2011
B.A., Marketing, Business Administration and M.I.S. minors

Experience
Padilla Speer Beardsley   December 2009 - Present
University of Kansas, Department of Special Education   September 2008 - November 2009
Gallop Studios   May 2008 - August 2008
PreferredOne  May 2007 - August 2007
RCA Music Group  May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Illustrator, Photoshop, Web Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, InDesign, Photography, Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Social Media, SEO, Microsoft Excel, Concept Design, Annual Reports, Drawing, Video, iMovie, Marketing, Facebook, Final Cut Pro, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Dreamweaver, Publicity, Packaging, Blogging, Brand Development, Press Releases, Social Networking, Direct Mail, Editing, Creative Services, Copywriting, Microsoft Word, Social Media Marketing, Magazines, Banner Ads, Mac, Information Architecture, Art Direction, Public Relations, ActionScript, Online Marketing, Logo Design, Branding & Identity, Soundbooth, Creative Direction, Event Planning, Corporate Identity

Education
University of Kansas   2004 — 2009
BFA, Graphic Design

Experience
Packet Digital, LLC   June 2015 - Present
Packet Digital, LLC   October 2014 - May 2015
Job Service North Dakota  June 2007 - October 2009
Clear Channel Radio  January 2006 - May 2007
Padilla Speer Beardsley   2005 - 2005

Skills
Strategic Communications, Social Media, Event Planning, Public Relations, Advertising, Media Relations, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Newsletters

Education
North Dakota State University   2013 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Bismarck State College   2012 — 2014
Associate's Degree, Engineering

Bismarck State College   2009 — 2013
Professional Certificate program, Web Page Development and Design

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism (public relations)

Experience
Concordia College  April 2013 - Present
Padilla Speer Beardsley   September 2009 - February 2013
National Agri-Marketing Association  July 2011 - March 2012
Karwoski & Courage Public Relations  August 2007 - September 2009

Skills
Event Pla, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Internal Communications, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Writing, Press Releases, Trade Shows, Advertising, Project Management, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Editing, Event Planning, Marketing

Education
North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science, Speech Communications, Political Science and Mass Communications

Experience
Edelman  2006 - 2014
Burson-Marsteller  2005 - 2006
Edelman  February 2005 - June 2005
Mueller Communications  February 2004 - August 2004
Padilla Speer Beardsley   January 2003 - May 2003
Strother Communications Group  September 2002 - December 2002
Conus Communications  September 2001 - June 2002

Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Event Planning, Project Management, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communications, Strategy, Media Relations, Digital Strategy, Facebook, Blogging, Management, Publicity, Account Management, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategy, Crisis Communications, Staff Development, Press Releases

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.A., Journalism/Public Relations and Germanic Studies

Ripon College
German, Women's Studies, French

Wauwatosa West High School
Diploma, General Education

Experience
HGA  September 2013 - Present
HGA  May 2012 - September 2013
University of Minnesota College of Design  January 2013 - May 2013
University of Minnesota College of Design  January 2012 - May 2012
Field Outdoor Spaces   2009 - July 2011
Best Buy Co., Inc.   2007 - 2009
Brain Injury Association of Minnesota  2006 - 2007
Padilla Speer Beardsley   2003 - 2005

Skills
Research, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Project Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Public Relations, Sustainable Design, InDesign, Landscape Architecture, Public Speaking

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2010 — 2013
Master of Landscape Architecture

Hamline University   1999 — 2003

Experience
The Lacek Group  February 2015 - Present
Lacek Group   May 2014 - January 2015
broadhead.  February 2012 - May 2013
Padilla Speer Beardsley   February 2005 - February 2012
Colle+McVoy  January 2001 - November 2004

Skills
Strategic Communications, Writing, Public Affairs, Digital Strategy, community relations, Magazine Articles, Magazine Management, Customer Magazines, Agribusiness, Governmental Affairs, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Press Releases, Media Relations, Media Planning, Media Skills Training, Federal Government..., Corporate Communications, Community Development

Education
Hamline University School of Law   2000 — 2003
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Luther College   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, German, Music

Experience
Modern Markets Initiative   June 2015 - Present
Consultant  April 2015 - June 2015
BATS Global Markets / Direct Edge   October 2011 - April 2015
Kirshenbaum Bond Senecal + Partners' Kwittken & Company   March 2009 - October 2011
Liquidnet  June 2007 - March 2009
Deutsche Bank  July 2006 - June 2007
Prudential Financial  April 2001 - July 2006
GCI Group  May 2000 - April 2001
Padilla Speer Beardsley   December 1997 - May 2000

Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Financial Services, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Marketing Strategy, Capital Markets, Equities, Strategy, Leadership, Management, Equity Trading, Financial Markets, Thought Leadership, Publicity, Electronic Trading, Strategic Planning, Securities, Market Data, Asset Management, Trading Systems, Reputation Management, Corporate Social Media, Ninja Skills

Education
Syracuse University

Experience
Good Leadership Enterprises   January 2014 - Present
What Really Works: Discovering the Seven Fs   March 2010 - Present
Diamond Lake Lutheran Church   1993 - June 2014
Minnesota Valley Country Club  September 2009 - September 2012
City of Lakes Rotary Club   July 2008 - July 2010
MDA Leadership Consulting  November 2007 - April 2009
MDA Leadership Consulting  November 2005 - November 2007
Padilla Speer Beardsley   1994 - 2001

Skills
360 Feedback, Executive Development, Career Management, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Strategy, Leadership, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Motivational Speaking, Public Speaking, Published Author, Training, Workshop Facilitation, Blended Learning, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Thought Leadership, Message Development, Blogger, Strategic Thinking, Keynote Speaking, Leadership Retreats, Talent Management, Organizational..., Consulting, Management, Marketing Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Business Development, MBTI, Career Development, Strategic Communications, Culture Change, Blogging, Business Coaching, Personal Branding, Internal Communications, Performance Improvement, Presentation Coaching, Organizational Design, Conflict Resolution, Facilitation, Succession Planning, Career Development..., Personal Development, Career Assessment, Fun

Education
Gustavus Adolphus College   1981 — 1985
BS, Communication, Business and Music

Experience
W2O Group  March 2015 - Present
Chandler Chicco Companies  January 2014 - March 2015
Edelman  June 2010 - October 2013
Boston Scientific  August 2007 - June 2010
Carmichael Lynch  September 2006 - May 2007
Padilla Speer Beardsley   January 2005 - September 2006

Skills
Digital Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Strategy, Account Management, Public Relations, B2B, Creative Strategy, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, New Business Development, Writing, Business Strategy, Brand Development..., Ice Hockey, Integrated Marketing, Leadership, Corporate Communications, Mobile Devices, Crisis Communications, Management, Strategic Planning, Market Planning, Strategic Communications, Mobile Strategy, Interactive Advertising, Content Strategy, Reputation Management, Message Development, Internal Communications, Brand Development, Brand Management, Social Media Measurement, Communications Planning, Digital Media, Thought Leadership, Press Releases, Content Development, Corporate Branding, Brand Awareness, Communication Training, Online Marketing, Advertising, Online Advertising, Client Service, Health Marketing, Consumer Marketing, Consumer Healthcare, Interactive Marketing, CRM

Education
St. Cloud State University
BS, Mass Communications

Experience
Immedia Retail  May 2010 - Present
Immedia Retail  November 2008 - May 2010
Immedia Retail  November 2006 - November 2008
ECMC  August 2006 - November 2006
Padilla Speer Beardsley   June 2006 - July 2006

Skills
Graphic Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Google SketchUp, InDesign, Copywriting, Illustration, Typography, Web Design

Education
Minneapolis Community and Technical College   2004 — 2006
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Graphic Design

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2001 — 2003

Experience
Liquidnet  October 2013 - Present
Liquidnet  August 2009 - October 2013
Liquidnet  April 2008 - August 2009
Liquidnet  November 2004 - April 2008
Liquidnet  March 2002 - November 2004
w-Trade Technologies   November 1999 - December 2001
Padilla Speer Beardsley   October 1996 - November 1999
Dallas Theater Center  March 1994 - July 1996
Arthritis Foundation  1992 - 1994

Skills
Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Strategy, Media Relations, Public Relations, Management, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Crisis Communications, Financial Markets, Marketing Strategy, Equities, Leadership, Business Development, Thought Leadership, Reputation Management, Integrated Marketing, Product Marketing, Internal Communications, Electronic Trading, Messaging, Team Leadership, Start-ups, Crisis Management, Presentation Coaching, Competitive Analysis, Communication Training, Corporate Branding, Customer Relations, Speech Writing, Public Speaking, Presentation Development, golf (miniature), soup eating, Relationship Marketing, Investor Relations, Event Planning, Corporate Identity, Event Marketing, Writing, PowerPoint, Political Communication, Non-profits, Team Building, Speech Coaching

Education
New York University   2005 — 2010
Graduate Studies toward MA, Political Communications

Southern Methodist University   1988 — 1992
BA, Philosophy and Communications

Experience
ID Media  September 2013 - Present
DiGennaro Communications  March 2012 - September 2013
Padilla Speer Beardsley   March 2010 - March 2012
Gibbs & Soell  July 2008 - August 2009

Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Social Media, Press Releases, Message Development, Corporate Communications, Publicity, Writing Skills, B2B, Advertising, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Facebook, Blogging, Editing, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Content Strategy, Crisis Communications, Internal Communications, New Media, Reputation Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Strategy

Education
Colgate University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of the Arts, English Literature, History

Upright Citizen's Brigade   2011 — 2014
Improv

Experience
Deloitte  August 2014 - Present
World Wrestling Entertainment  June 2013 - July 2014
Iona College  November 2005 - May 2014
Bayer HealthCare  August 2009 - May 2013
Bayer HealthCare  June 2006 - August 2009
Kraft Foods Group  September 2003 - August 2004
Altria (Formerly Philip Morris Companies)   2000 - 2003
Philip Morris USA  May 1995 - May 2000
Padilla Speer Beardsley   1993 - 1995

Skills
Internal Communications, Public Relations, Issues Management, Corporate Social..., Government Affairs, Community Relations, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Crisis Management, Community Development, Press Releases, Editing, Public Policy, Employee Engagement, Proofreading, Event Planning, Reputation Management, Public Affairs, Cross-functional Team..., Volunteer Management, Spokesperson, Message Development, Newsletters, Human Resources, Fundraising, Strategy, Advertising, Marketing, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Policy, Communications Planning

Education
New York University   1999 — 2001
MS, Marketing Communications

State University of New York College at Oswego   1989 — 1993
BA, Communications

Experience
Hearsay, a communications company   January 2013 - Present
Life Time Athletic Events   August 2012 - January 2013
Life Time Fitness  June 2010 - October 2012
The Dow Chemical Company  February 2009 - June 2010
Dow Chemical  February 2006 - February 2009
Padilla Speer Beardsley   August 2004 - February 2006
U.S. Bank   November 2002 - August 2004
Fleishman-Hillard  January 2001 - November 2002

Skills
Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Internal Communications, Emerging Media Strategy, Emerging Trends, Budget Management, Social Media, Twitter, Event Planning, Community Relations, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Event Marketing Strategy, Agency Coordination, Agency Leadership, Corporate Communications, Corporate Branding, Corporate Social..., Public Affairs, International Public..., Media Relations, New Media, On-camera Experience, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Speech Writing, Blog Marketing, Blogging, Budgets, Copywriting, Press Releases, Community Development, Creative Direction, Leadership, Trade Shows, Sponsorship, Brand Awareness, Journalism, Public Speaking, Management, Crisis Communications, Advertising, Event Management, Marketing, Strategy, Publicity, Sports Marketing, Social Networking, Sports, Sales

Education
The University of North Dakota   1997 — 2000
Bachelor of arts, Communications

University of St. Thomas   2002 — 2004
MBC, Business Communication

Experience
Capsule  May 2010 - Present
Padilla Speer Beardsley   January 2010 - February 2010
Nina Hale Consulting   October 2009 - October 2009
The Nancekivell Group  April 2004 - March 2009

Skills
Packaging, Branding & Identity, Account Management, Product Naming, Experience Design, Graphic Design, Copywriting, Management, Project Management, Leadership, Brand Development, Creative Direction, Brand Architecture, Brand Management, Creative Strategy

Education
St. Olaf College
BA, English and Psychology

Experience
Broadhead + Co   February 2012 - Present
Padilla Speer Beardsley   February 2005 - February 2012
Colle+McVoy  February 2001 - November 2005
St. Paul Internists and Cardiology   July 1997 - August 2000

Skills
Healthcare, Agribusiness, Environmental Science, Media Relations, Public Relations, public affairs, Crisis Communications, Social Media

Education
Hamline University School of Law   2000 — 2003
J.D.

Luther College   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English, German, Music

Experience
East West Connection  June 2014 - Present
Dana Communications  January 2012 - January 2014
Banu Event Solutions and Training   November 2011 - January 2012
American List Council  October 2011 - November 2011
Padilla Speer Beardsley   May 2011 - October 2011
Jenny Craig  May 2010 - May 2011
Jenny Craig  August 2007 - May 2010
MTV Networks  February 2010 - April 2010
MTV Networks  September 2009 - December 2009
Trenton Artworks   May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Social Media, Media Relations, Event Management, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Publicity, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Advertising, Blogging, Facebook

Education
Rider University   2006 — 2010
Bachelors, Journalism, Public Relations track

Experience
North Memorial Health Care  November 2013 - Present
Padilla Speer Beardsley   January 2000 - July 2012
Minnesota Medical Association  January 1998 - January 2000
Builders Association of Minnesota  January 1996 - January 1998
University of Minnesota, Disability Services   January 1993 - January 1996

Skills
Microsoft Office..., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Sage CRM, Dreamweaver, Photoshop Elements, HTML, Outlook, Access, Crystal Reports, SharePoint, Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 7, Windows 2000, Windows XP Pro, Windows Vista, SQL, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, SaaS, Ghost Imaging, Cisco VPN, VNC, WebEx, Box.net, FTP, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Office 2010, Mac, Training, ServiceNow, Databases, Press Releases, Technical Writing

Education
Hibbing Community College-A Technical and Community College   1991 — 1993
Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Nashwauk High School   1988 — 1991
High School Diploma

Experience
The Jed Foundation  October 2011 - Present
Newx2 Communications   October 2011 - Present
The Jed Foundation  December 2006 - September 2011
Equality in Marriage Institute   June 2002 - November 2006
Knowles Communications   January 2001 - June 2002
Outward Bound  July 2000 - January 2001
Padilla Speer Beardsley   November 1998 - June 2000
March of Dimes  April 1996 - November 1997

Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Philanthropy, Non-profits, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Social Networking, Strategy

Education
Florida State University   1992 — 1996

Milton High School

Milton High School?

Experience
Science Museum of Minnesota  November 2013 - Present
Science Museum of Minnesota  October 2010 - November 2013
Chris Bauer & Company, LLC   2002 - 2012
Padilla Speer Beardsley   1996 - 2002
Education Alternatives (EAI)   1994 - 1996
Dayton Hudson Department Stores  1989 - 1994

Skills
Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Internal Communications, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Event Planning, Editing, Newsletters, Event Management, Marketing, Strategy, Nonprofits, Message Development, Brand Management

Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato   1984 — 1988
BA, Mass Communications, Political Science

Experience
3M  August 2014 - Present
General Mills  May 2013 - August 2013
Padilla Speer Beardsley   2008 - June 2012
Sourcebooks  September 2006 - January 2008

Skills
Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Vendor Management, Media Relations, Social Media, Staff Management, Budgets, Press Releases, Publicity, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Technical Writing, Event Planning, Lead Generation, Collateral, Market Research, Digital Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., B2B, Email Marketing, Marketing Research, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Editing, Content Strategy, Digital Strategy, Copywriting, Strategic Communications, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Social Media Measurement, Brand Development, Facebook, Leadership, Message Development, Brand Awareness, Event Management, Crisis Communications, Project Management, B2B Marketing, Corporate Communications, Newsletters, Blogging, Product Marketing, SEO, Social Networking, Trade Shows, Internal Communications, Communications Planning, Marketing Strategy

Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management   2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Bowdoin College   2002 — 2006
B.A., English, U.S. History

The Blake School   1989 — 2002

Experience
Cargill  January 2014 - Present
Padilla Speer Beardsley   March 2013 - January 2014
Padilla Speer Beardsley   April 2010 - March 2013
Padilla Speer Beardsley   May 2007 - April 2010
IABC MN   June 2007 - December 2009
Padilla Speer Beardsley   January 2005 - April 2007
Wowza   November 2004 - January 2005
Northfield News  September 2002 - November 2004
Northfield News  August 2000 - September 2002

Skills
Agriculture, Agribusiness, Strategic..., Editing, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Writing, Reputation Management, Strategic Planning, Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Communications Planning, Internal Communications, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Message Development, Project Management, Content Strategy, AP Style, Media Relations, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, B2B, Online Advertising, Leadership

Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato   1995 — 2000
BS, Mass Communications

Mankato East High School   1994 — 1995

Experience
PRSA  2008 - Present
Sandy Swanson Communications   April 2006 - Present
Woodbury Chamber of Commerce   January 2006 - Present
WomenVenture  2005 - 2007
Padilla Speer Beardsley   December 1983 - 2006
Lifetouch  1995 - 2000
Rainbolt & Brown   October 1981 - November 1983
Minnesota Kicks   October 1980 - November 1981
Hubbard Broadcasting  April 1978 - November 1980

Skills
Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Crisis Communications, Market Research, Newsletters, Event Management, Event Planning, Strategic Communications, Fundraising, Internal Communications, Community Development, Nonprofits

Education
University of St. Thomas   2004 — 2004
Mini MBA, Medical Device Management

Minneapolis College of Art and Design   1985 — 1985
Typography and Graphic Production

Minnesota School of Business   1976 — 1978
AA, Accounting/Business Management

University of St. Thomas
Mini MBA - Integrated Creative Studies

Experience
Comcast  June 2014 - Present
Comcast  April 2012 - June 2014
Minnesota Army National Guard  July 2011 - February 2012
Freelance  September 2009 - July 2011
Padilla Speer Beardsley   November 2007 - May 2009
Stillwater Depot Grill and the Minnesota Zephyr   August 2003 - December 2007
Minnesota Army National Guard  March 2005 - May 2007

Skills
Marketing, Media Relations, Integrated Marketing, Sales, Management, Advertising, Leadership, Press Releases, Internal Communications, Social Media, Newsletters, Strategy, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Budgets, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Content Strategy, Crisis Communications, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Strategic Communications, Project Management, Product Marketing, Telecommunications, Account Management, Vendor Management, Creative Writing, Brand Management, Writing Skills, Email Marketing, Advertising Research, Project Delivery, Training Skills, Competitive Intelligence, Sales Operations, Leadership Mentoring, Expense Budget...

Education
University of Wisconsin-River Falls   2003 — 2005
BA, Marketing Communication and Speech Communication with an emphasis on Business and Professional Org

Inver Hills Community College   2000 — 2003
Associates, General

Experience
Koru Fitness, Inc.   April 2012 - Present
YMCA  October 2001 - December 2012
Scentsy Wickless  March 2011 - September 2012
thisCLICKS interactive   August 2010 - June 2011
Gold's Gym  2011 - 2011
The Creative Group  March 2010 - August 2010
Nicole Kutches   April 2009 - August 2010
Padilla Speer Beardsley   February 2010 - March 2010
Peggy Lauritsen Design Group  February 2001 - March 2009
Frank  2009 - 2009

Skills
Web Project Management, Production Artist, Project Coordination

Education
Anoka Ramsey Community College   2010 — 2010
Web Development

Augsburg College
BA, Mass Communication

Coon Rapids HS

Experience
Nancekivell Home Planning & Design   January 2011 - Present
Padilla Speer Beardsley   March 2009 - December 2010
The Nancekivell Group  September 1982 - March 2009
College of Visual Arts  2008 - 2008
Twin Cities Public Television  1979 - 1980

Skills
Design Management, Creative Direction, Kitchen & Bath Design, Home Renovation Design, Construction Management, Construction Drawings, Space planning, Interior Architecture, Concept Development, Design Research, Project Planning, Residential Design, Art Direction, Interior Design, Graphics, Marketing Communications, Graphic Design, Space Planning, Advertising, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media, Marketing, Brand Development

Education
Pratt Institute   1978 — 1978
MFA Candidate, Communications Design

Northern Michigan University   1973 — 1977
BFA, Design

Experience
Cargill  December 2014 - Present
Padilla Speer Beardsley   January 2013 - Present
Padilla Speer Beardsley   April 2010 - Present
Staccato Creative Communications Agency   May 2009 - March 2010
National Psoriasis Foundation  May 2008 - May 2009
Target Corporation  February 2005 - May 2008
Tunheim Partners  February 2004 - February 2005

Education
Marquette University   2000 — 2003
B.A., Communications

Experience
American Express  August 2011 - Present
Weber Shandwick  February 2009 - August 2011
Padilla Speer Beardsley   May 2007 - February 2009
Lippe Taylor  May 2006 - August 2006
Leading Edge Video   May 2005 - August 2005
Webster Design Group   May 2003 - August 2004

Skills
Market Research, B2B, Philanthropy, Hospitality, Information Technology, Personal Finance, Insurance, Renewable Energy, Media Relations, Global Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Publicity

Education
City University of New York   2012 — 2014
M.S. Business Management & Leadership

Elon University
B.A., Corporate/Broadcast Communications

Elon University - Martha and Spencer Love School of Business
B.A. Communications, Business Minor

Experience
Engineering Firm  July 2012 - Present
Beck & Call   April 2009 - Present
Accountemps  November 2011 - January 2012
The Saint Paul Foundation  June 2011 - October 2011
Padilla Speer Beardsley   November 2010 - May 2011
TranSystems  January 2009 - January 2011
TempForce  May 2010 - July 2010
Children's Hospitals and   October 2009 - January 2010
Jeane Thorne Inc.  2010 - 2010
Minnesota Fringe Festival  July 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Press Releases, Editing, Advertising, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Research, Marketing Strategy, Time Management, Budgets, Project Management, PowerPoint, Public Relations, Customer Relations, Office Management, Logistics, Raiser's Edge, Office Organization, Budgeting, Promotions, Excel, Non-profits, Word, Writing, Outlook, Problem Solving, Marketing Communications, Scheduling, Community Outreach, Data Entry, Budget Management, Administration, Media Relations, Trade Shows, Nonprofits, Microsoft Excel

Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business   2010 — 2010
College of Business Excellence, Marketing Manager Certification

University of Saint Thomas - School of Business   2009 — 2009
College of Business Excellence, Mini MBA

Minnesota State University, Moorhead   1985 — 1990
BA, Music

Experience
UnitedHealthcare  November 2010 - Present
Shydlo Communications   September 2008 - February 2011
Padilla Speer Beardsley   July 2007 - September 2008
UnitedHealthcare  July 2003 - July 2007
Oxford Health Plans  1999 - 2007
Edelman Public Relations Worldwide  January 1996 - March 1999
Ruder Finn  January 1993 - December 1995
G.S. Schwartz & Co., Inc.   1988 - 1993

Skills
Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Message Development, Public Relations, Press Releases, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Copywriting, Marketing, Leadership, Blogging

Education
Marist College   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism/Communications

New York University   2002 — 2005
Certificate in Investor Relations/School of Continuing and Professional Education

Experience
Actor  November 2011 - Present
Brazen Theatre Company   January 2009 - Present
Falls Agency  January 1995 - August 1997
Padilla Speer Beardsley   January 1995 - January 1996
NBC  January 1987 - January 1989
mark hooker - patient   1985 - 1988

Skills
Theatre, Stage, Film Production, Mac, Copy Editing, Acting, Improvisation, Social Media, Blogging, Singing, Public Speaking, Publicity, Voice Over, Film, Entertainment, Stage Management, Performing Arts, Photoshop, Plays, Drama, Art, Dialects

Education
Stephen F. Austin State University   1998 — 2000
MA, Theatre, Directing

Kilgore College

Experience
PadillaCRT  August 2013 - Present
PadillaCRT  June 2013 - August 2013
The University of Delaware  September 2011 - May 2013
Padilla Speer Beardsley   May 2012 - August 2012
Linnie Carter & Associates LLC   January 2012 - May 2012
BIG Marketing Group   June 2011 - August 2011
Caesura Literary Magazine  April 2011 - May 2011
Caesura Literary Magazine  September 2010 - May 2011
UDress Magazine  October 2010 - November 2010

Skills
Video Editing, Writing, Team Leadership, Editing, Research, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Facebook

Education
University of Delaware   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Experience
Medtronic  October 2014 - Present
Medtronic  June 2013 - October 2014
Medtronic  May 2011 - May 2013
Xcel Energy  April 2010 - May 2011
Padilla Speer Beardsley   August 2007 - April 2010
Fast Horse  April 2007 - August 2007
Scripps Howard News Service  2005 - 2005

Skills
Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Copywriting, Reputation Management, Communications Planning, Management, Account Management, Brand Management, Project Management, Marketing, Message Development, Newsletters

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   2015 — 2018
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln   2003 — 2006
Bachelor’s Degree, Journalism

Experience
Kruskopf & Company  December 2013 - Present
broadhead.  May 2012 - December 2013
Padilla Speer Beardsley   November 2011 - March 2012
The Film Society of Minneapolis - St. Paul  February 2011 - September 2011
WAMU 88.5  May 2009 - July 2009

Skills
Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Advertising, Publicity, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Editing, Blogging, Social Networking, Digital Marketing, Corporate Communications, Digital Strategy, Internal Communications, Public Speaking, Marketing, New Media, Digital Media

Education
Davidson College   2006 — 2010
BS, Psychology

Experience
broadhead.  February 2015 - Present
Managed Design   July 2014 - February 2015
PadillaCRT  October 2012 - July 2014
Padilla Speer Beardsley   July 2012 - October 2012
Olive Garden  June 2011 - July 2012
Eau Claire Express Baseball  May 2010 - August 2010
Eau Claire Jazz Festival   February 2010 - May 2010
Running Aces Harness Park  May 2009 - August 2009
Altoona Star Newspaper   September 2008 - November 2008

Skills
Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Communications Planning, Marketing, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Writing, Sponsorship, Email Marketing, B2B, Press Releases, AP Style, Integrated Marketing, Content Strategy, Digital Marketing, Public Speaking, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Trade Shows, Editing, Cision, WordPress, Brand Development, Brand Management, Message Development, Social Media Measurement, Entertainment, Reputation Management, Photography, Digital Strategy, Event Planning

Education
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Public Relations, Web Design

Northern Arizona University   2009 — 2009
Public Relations, Journalism

Experience
ThinkFoodGroup  April 2015 - Present
Think Food Group  October 2013 - Present
Atlantic Media  April 2013 - October 2013
St. Regis Hotel  August 2011 - April 2013
Deutsch  March 2010 - July 2011
Padilla Speer Beardsley   September 2008 - April 2010
Padilla Speer Beardsley   September 2008 - January 2010
American Cancer Society  January 2008 - June 2008
Lyon Communications  June 2007 - June 2008
People Magazine  January 2007 - March 2007

Skills
Social Media, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Brand Awareness

Education
Northwestern University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Journalism

Experience
Best Buy  October 2014 - Present
Carmichael Lynch  January 2013 - October 2014
Carmichael Lynch  September 2011 - January 2013
Padilla Speer Beardsley   June 2011 - September 2011
Weber Shandwick  June 2010 - August 2010
Fallon Worldwide  June 2009 - August 2009
University of Denver  December 2007 - June 2009
Providence Academy  August 2008 - October 2008
U.S. House of Representatives   January 2006 - June 2006

Skills
Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Surveying, Blogging, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Market Planning, Organization, Trend Analysis, Public Relations, Fundraising, PowerPoint, Video Production, Research, Social Media, Editing, Marketing, Microsoft Word, New Business Development, Budgets, Marketing Communications, Market Research, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, CRM, Administrative Work, Media Outreach, Social Networking, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Online Advertising, Copywriting, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy

Education
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business   2007 — 2011
BSBA, Marketing, Psychology

Bond University   2009 — 2009
BSBA, Marketing, Psychology

Providence Academy High School   2003 — 2007

4A's Institute of Advanced Advertising Studies

Experience
American Family Insurance  July 2015 - Present
Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP)   May 2015 - Present
Patina Solutions  October 2013 - June 2015
Patina Solutions  January 2013 - October 2013
tap3 communication consulting   January 2012 - January 2013
Johnson Controls  2007 - 2011
Harley Davidson Motor Company  2004 - 2006
Padilla Speer Beardsley   2002 - 2004
Rockwell Automation  1997 - 2002
Schneider National  1994 - 1997

Skills
Internal Communications, Strategic Communications, Speech Writing, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Employee Engagement, Crisis Communications, Intranet, Executive Coaching, Organizational Change, Content Management, Change Management, Event Management, Public Speaking, Messaging, Writing, Team Building, Coaching, Communications Planning, Communications Strategy, Large Group Facilitation, Program Management, Executive Communications, Organizational..., Performance-Focused..., Communication..., Social Media Strategist, Strategic Influence, Process Improvement, Global Strategy..., Workshop Facilitation, People Development, Integrated Marketing, Communication Training, Leadership, Management, Marketing Communications, Organizational Needs..., Project Planning, Public Relations, Social Media, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Media Relations

Education
Northwestern University   1991 — 1993
M.S., Communication

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire   1984 — 1988
B.A., Journalism

Experience
Psychology Consultation Specialists   May 2015 - Present
Psychology Consultation Specialists   January 2014 - Present
Jon Charles Salon   July 2013 - January 2014
Jon Charles Salon   July 2012 - July 2013
KellyMitchell Group, Inc  March 2012 - July 2012
Padilla Speer Beardsley   July 2010 - March 2012
SUPERVALU  April 2008 - May 2010
Symbology, Inc   April 2006 - May 2008
Town Center Companies/Reimer Construction   June 2005 - April 2006

Skills
Event Planning, Communication Skills, Project Management, Organization, Eye for Details, Administrative..., Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Press Releases, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Editing

Education
North Hennepin Community College   2004 — 2005
N/A, General Studies

Crown College   2003 — 2004
N/A, General Studies

Experience
LinkedIn  August 2015 - Present
Insight Global  February 2013 - July 2015
Insight Global  2011 - 2013
Insight Global  June 2011 - November 2011
RuffaloCODY  September 2010 - May 2011
University of Delaware  October 2008 - May 2011
Shamlian Advertising  2011 - 2011
Padilla Speer Beardsley   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Leadership, Microsoft Office, Consulting, Interviews, Management, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Training, Cold Calling, Sourcing, Social Networking, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Temporary Placement, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Employee Benefits, Sales, Social Selling

Education
University of Delaware   2007 — 2011
B.A., Communication, English

Experience
Padilla Speer Beardsley   September 2010 - June 2012
Archbishop Harry Flynn Catechetical Institute   September 2009 - September 2011
Wireless Ronin Technologies  June 2008 - September 2009
Totally Birkenstock   February 2008 - June 2008
Sunglass Hut  May 2006 - August 2007
Tahija Family/Premier General Contracting   May 2005 - August 2007
Caribou Coffee  May 2003 - September 2003
Olympic Hills Golf Club  May 2003 - September 2003

Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Spanish, Access, Event Planning, Facebook, Outlook, Proofreading, Editing, Data Entry, Social Media, Research, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Customer Service

Education
University of St. Thomas   2009 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Catholic Studies

Saint Mary's College   2004 — 2008
BA, English Literature

Holy Family Catholic High School

Experience
The Minneapolis Foundation  January 2015 - Present
Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness  September 2011 - Present
Way to Grow  2011 - Present
50CAN: The 50-State Campaign for Achievement Now  July 2014 - January 2015
MinnCAN: The Minnesota Campaign for Achievement Now   September 2011 - July 2014
Citizens League  October 2008 - December 2013
Citizens League  2010 - 2012
ESOP Association - MN/Dakotas Chapter   August 2007 - September 2011
Padilla Speer Beardsley   November 2006 - September 2011
USGBC Minnesota Chapter  August 2007 - August 2011

Skills
Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Lobbying, Marketing, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Public Affairs, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Internal Communications, Volunteer Management, Community Development, Message Development, Public Policy, Corporate Communications, Press Releases, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Campaigns, Publicity, Social Media, Grassroots Organizing, Editing, Politics, Grant Writing, Newsletters, Corporate Social..., Philanthropy, Event Management, Spokesperson, Community Engagement, Political Communication, Copywriting, Political Campaigns, Reputation Management, Political Consulting, Legislative Relations, Program Development, Government, Social Networking, Policy, Blogging, Communications Planning, Coalitions, Facebook, Speech Writing, Policy Analysis

Education
American University   2004 — 2006
MA, Public Communication

American University   1999 — 2003
BA, Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics and Government

Experience
John Ryan International  February 2013 - Present
Pritzker Business Growth Associates   January 2009 - February 2013
BringMeTheNews  November 2010 - August 2011
GymDay Corp dba Anytime Fitness   May 2005 - March 2009
Xperex Corporation  May 1998 - January 2008
Spencer Stuart  2001 - 2003
John Ryan Company  1989 - 1998
Madsen & Kuester   1988 - 1989
Anspach Grossman Portugal, Inc   1986 - 1988
Padilla Speer Beardsley   1983 - 1986

Skills
General Managment, Operations Management, Sales, Building Relationships, Real Estate, Strategic Planning, Account Planning, Board Participation, Executing Vision, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Alliance Management, Competitive Analysis, Fundraising, Budgeting, Marketing Management, Client Relationship..., Business and Alliance..., Service Businesses, Digital Media, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Retail, Customer Experience, Interactive Development, Entrepreneurial..., Early Stage Start Up, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Privately Held, Family Owned, Start-ups, New Business Development, Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, CRM, Budgets, Strategic Alliances, Online Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Sales Operations, SaaS, Sales Management, Business Development, Strategy, Integrated Marketing

Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business   2009 — 2009
Mini Master of Financial Management, Finance

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson – Minnesota

Ithaca College   1975 — 1979
BA, Politics

Highland Park Senior High   1971 — 1975

Experience
Project SUCCESS  September 2015 - Present
Freelance  January 2010 - Present
University of St. Thomas  August 2012 - September 2015
Haberman  March 2012 - August 2012
Padilla Speer Beardsley   June 2011 - March 2012
Sights on Service, Inc.   July 2010 - May 2011
Tiger Oak Publications  January 2010 - September 2010
College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University  September 2009 - December 2009
College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University  January 2008 - December 2009
Hill Museum & Manuscript Library  May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Copywriting, Media Relations, AP Style, Editing, Proofreading, Press Releases, Web Content, Publications, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Editorial, Journalism, Social Media

Education
University of Saint Thomas   2013 — 2015
Certificate, Business/Corporate Communications

Minneapolis College of Art and Design   2013 — 2013
Continuing Education, Web Design

College of Saint Benedict   2006 — 2010
B.A., English

Experience
Ameriprise Financial  2013 - Present
Ameriprise Financial  December 2009 - Present
Ameriprise Financial  2006 - 2009
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN  2005 - 2006
HealthPartners  September 2001 - June 2005
St. Paul Pioneer Press  1994 - 2003
Padilla Speer Beardsley   2000 - 2001
Weber Shandwick  1999 - 2000
Media Relations, Inc.   1997 - 1999
St. Cloud Times  1991 - 1992

Skills
Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Crisis Communications, Newsletters, Editing, Copywriting, Speech Writing, Event Planning, Journalism, Public Speaking, Publicity, Copy Editing, Leadership, Strategy, Marketing

Education
St. Cloud State University   1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications, News editorial emphasis

New Ulm

Experience
SUNY Downstate Medical Center  June 2009 - December 2011
Padilla Speer Beardsley   July 2006 - January 2008
Rubenstein Communications  July 2005 - July 2006

Skills
Media Relations, Press Releases, Publicity, Public Relations, Event Planning, Social Media, Non-profits, Editing, Public Speaking, Event Management, Research, Facebook, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Fundraising, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Market Research

Education
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine   2009 — 2011
Master's, Occupational Therapy

Oberlin College   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Experience
Regions Hospital School of Ophthalmic Medical Technology   September 2010 - Present
Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro   July 2003 - June 2009
The Ackerberg Group  May 2001 - May 2003
Padilla Speer Beardsley   January 2001 - May 2001

Education
Itasca Community College   1994 — 1996

St. Cloud State University
B.S., Mass Communications

Experience
PadillaCRT  September 2007 - Present
Padilla Speer Beardsley   April 2005 - September 2007
McSweeney & Fay PLLP   July 2001 - April 2005
The WATER Foundation   January 2000 - July 2001
maurices  September 1998 - December 1999
maurices  March 1998 - September 1998

Skills
Editing, Project Management, Event Planning, Proofreading, English grammar, Process Management, Training, Marketing Communications

Education
Augsburg College   2002 — 2005
BA, English, Graduated cum laude

Bemidji State University   1993 — 1995
Political Science and Government

Experience
Kindem Design   1995 - Present
Padilla Speer Beardsley   2007 - 2009
Liz J. Design   1996 - 2004
Chargo Printing   1990 - 1996

Skills
Graphic Design, InDesign, Web Design, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Art Direction, Wordpress, Logo Design, Layout, Illustration, Brochures, Corporate Identity, QuarkXPress, Newsletters, Graphics, Blogging, Mac, CSS, Packaging, Pre-press

Education
St. Olaf College   1981 — 1985
BA, Art and Spanish

Lyons Township High School   1977 — 1981

Experience
Monteiro & Company, Inc.   January 1995 - Present
Padilla Speer Beardsley   1991 - 1994
Macmillian Publishing   1987 - 1991
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.   1984 - 1987
R.R.Bowker   1982 - 1984

Skills
publicity, writing, Interview Coaching, Business, Economics, Publishing, Books, Non-fiction, Published Author, Ebooks, Advertising, Writing, Publicity, Blogging, Editorial, Public Speaking, Editing, Fiction, Copy Editing, Literature, Poetry, Press Releases, Publications, Content Development, Creative Writing, Social Networking, Facebook, Online Publishing, Content Strategy, Media Relations, Content Management, Journalism, Freelance Writing, Web Content, Ghostwriting, Newsletters, Magazines, Proofreading, Storytelling, Copywriting, Feature Articles, Newspapers, Short Stories, Marketing Copy, New Media, News Writing, AP Style, Speech Writing, Line Editing, Creative Writer

Education
New York University   1977 — 1978
Certificate in Public Relations, Communications

Ohio University   1974 — 1976
M.A., British and American Literature

University of Massachusetts   1970 — 1974
B.A., English

University of London   1973 — 1973
Certificate, British Literature

Experience
Boulay Becker Communications   September 2002 - Present
Minnesota PRSA  January 2011 - December 2011
Minnesota PRSA  January 2009 - December 2010
University of Minnesota Cancer Center  2001 - 2002
Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs  2000 - 2001
Tubman Family Alliance  1997 - 2000
Minnesota PRSA  January 1998 - December 1999
Padilla Speer Beardsley   1993 - 1997

Skills
Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Message Development, Strategic Communications, Editing, Leadership, Social Media, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Speech Writing, Event Management, Community Outreach, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Marketing, Reputation Management, Publicity, Non-profits, AP Style, Management, Integrated Marketing, News Writing, Communication Training, Brand Development, Communications Planning, Social Networking, Publications, Web Content, Public Speaking, Content Strategy, Digital Media, Editorial, Online Marketing, Newsletters, Social Media Marketing, Storytelling, Crisis Management, Facebook, Fundraising, Community Development, Copywriting, Spokesperson, Nonprofits, Key Message Development, New Media, Content Development, Corporate Social...

Education
Holy Angels Academy

University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.A., Journalism and French

Université Paris Sorbonne (Paris IV)

Experience
Bovine Basics   December 2010 - Present
Greener Point Consulting   June 2010 - Present
DJ Case & Associates   September 2012 - March 2015
Hamline University  September 2012 - December 2014
Padilla Speer Beardsley   February 2012 - August 2012
University of Minnesota  September 2007 - January 2012
Verde Strategies   August 2006 - December 2011
MPCA  2006 - 2007
Clean Water Action  May 2006 - November 2006
Florida Department of Environmental Protection  February 2006 - May 2006

Skills
Strategic Communications, Environmental..., Sustainability Strategy, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Policy, Environmental Education, Natural Resource..., Sustainability, Corporate Social..., Community Outreach, Sustainable Development, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Environmental..., Research, Fundraising, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Renewable Energy, Market Research, Data Analysis, Nonprofits, Program Evaluation, Statistical Data..., Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Environmental Science, Conservation Issues, Natural Resources, Ecology, Analysis, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Proposal Writing, Report Writing, Climate Change, Community Development, Environmental Issues, Wetlands, Sustainable Business, Grants, Sustainability..., International..., ArcGIS, Energy Policy

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2007 — 2011
Ph.D., Natural Resoruces Science and Management

University of Miami   2004 — 2005
MA, Marine Affairs and Policy

Gustavus Adolphus College   1997 — 2001
BA, Biology, communications

Experience
Padilla Speer Beardsley   March 2000 - Present

Skills
Messaging, WordPress, Web Development, SEO, Project Management, HTML, Networking, Information Technology, Content Management, Website Development, Intranet

Education
St. Cloud State University   1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Communications and Informational Systems

St. Cloud State University - Herberger Business School   1994 — 1999
BCIS, Computers

Experience
National Catholic Reporter  February 2014 - Present
Padilla Speer Beardsley   April 2006 - September 2012

Skills
Web Content Management, Editing, Proofreading, Message Development, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Internal Communications, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Integrated Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Blogging

Education
Kansas City Art Institute   2013 — 2015

Creighton University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and Mass Communications

Experience
JSD Communications, LLC   January 2010 - Present
Monarch Communications, Inc.   March 2007 - December 2009
JSD Communications, LLC   March 2004 - March 2007
Padilla Speer Beardsley   2006 - 2006
G.S. Schwartz & Co   1999 - 2004
Data Device Corporation  September 1996 - August 1999

Skills
Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Crisis Management, Community Relations, Press Releases, Reputation, Marketing Communications, Communications Strategy, Event Planning, Event Management, Copywriting, Writing, Reputation Management, B2B, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Message Development, Editing, Public Speaking, Speech Writing, Product Launches, Pitching, B2C, Trade Shows, Messaging, Analyst Relations, Communications Planning, Global Communications, Strategic..., Stakeholder Relations, Media Monitoring, Writing Skills, Media Outreach, Content Development, Thought Leadership, Web Content, Social Media Outreach, Social Networking, Copy Editing, Corporate Branding, Social Marketing, Journalism, Promotions, Media Strategy, Brand Communication, Media Analysis

Education
Hofstra University
B.A., Communications

Experience
White & Case LLP  September 2008 - Present
HSBC Bank USA  November 2006 - September 2008
Padilla Speer Beardsley   April 2002 - November 2006
G.S. Schwartz & Co.   May 1999 - April 2002
River Communications  January 1998 - May 1999

Skills
Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Public Relations, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Publicity, Reputation Management, Thought Leadership, Social Media, Message Development, Communications Planning, Crisis Management, Public Affairs

Education
University of Delaware   1994 — 1998
BA, Communication

Experience
HL Group  October 2013 - Present
Prosek Partners  April 2013 - Present
Prosek Partners  April 2012 - October 2013
Brunswick Group  March 2010 - April 2012
Padilla Speer Beardsley   September 2008 - March 2010
Padilla Speer Beardsley   June 2007 - September 2008
SSA Public Relations  June 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Event Management, Event Planning, Media Relations, Events, Coordinating Events, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Corporate Social..., Editing, Communications Planning

Education
Penn State University   2003 — 2007
B.A., Advertising-Public Relations, International Politics

Experience
Anders Corporate Communications   April 2005 - Present
Fleishman-Hillard, Inc.   December 1998 - April 2005
Minnesota PRSA  1994 - 1995
Dayton Hudson Corporation  1989 - 1994
Padilla Speer Beardsley   1980 - 1988

Skills
Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Message Development, Speech Writing, Public Speaking, Brand Management, Reputation Management, Press Releases, Publicity, Public Affairs

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1974 — 1976
MA, Journalism/Mass Communication

St. Olaf College   1969 — 1973
BA, Sociology, English

Experience
Visitation School and Convent   2001 - Present
Visitation School and Convent   2001 - Present
Padilla Speer Beardsley   1996 - 2000
Minnesota Children's Museum  1995 - 1996

Skills
Writing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Blogging, Teaching Writing, Staff Development, Tutoring, E-Learning, Teaching, Editing, Curriculum Design, Social Media

Education
University of St. Thomas   2000 — 2004
MA, Teaching/Curriculum and Instruction

St. Francis University   1990 — 1994
BA, English/Communications

Experience
Padilla Speer Beardsley   June 2007 - May 2009
advertising communications, inc.   October 1997 - June 2007
United Steel Products  February 1987 - October 1997

Education
Alexandria Technical College   1969 — 1971
Commercial Art, Design, photography, prepress

Experience
The Loft Literary Center  July 2013 - Present
Wild Rumpus Books for Young Readers   August 2012 - July 2013
Padilla Speer Beardsley   May 2012 - July 2012
Coffee House Press  March 2012 - June 2012
Coffee House Press  January 2012 - February 2012
The Loft Literary Center  September 2011 - December 2011
Llewellyn Worldwide  September 2011 - December 2011
Alive Arts Media / / Alive Magazine   May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Editing, Social Media, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Editorial, Publishing, Public Relations, Blogging, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Copywriting, Press Releases, Newsletters, HTML, CSS, Web Design, Publicity, Web Content, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Google Adwords, Facebook Marketing

Education
Hamline University   2011 — 2014
MFA, Creative Writing

University of Denver Publishing Institute   2011 — 2011
Masters Certificate, Publishing

St. Olaf College   2006 — 2010
BA, English, Russian Area Studies

Experience
Committee Involvement   2008 - July 2015
Imation Corp.  April 2000 - May 2006
Padilla Speer Beardsley   1998 - 2000
Shandwick  1998 - 1999
Office of MN Attorney General   1996 - 1998

Skills
Product Marketing, Strategic Communications, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Management, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Editing, Marketing, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Integrated Marketing

Education
Luther College
B.A.

Experience
New York Yankees  December 2013 - Present
New York Islanders  October 2012 - December 2013
New York Islanders  June 2010 - October 2012
New York Islanders  May 2009 - August 2009
Padilla Speer Beardsley   December 2008 - January 2009

Skills
Ticket Sales, Sales, New Business Development, Sales Management, Archtics Ticketing..., Client Development, Premium Sales

Education
James Madison University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Public Relations