Experience
Olson  October 2014 - Present
PadillaCRT   May 2014 - September 2014
Strategic America  February 2013 - May 2014
Drake University Office of Marketing & Communications   September 2011 - December 2012
Treat and Company  June 2012 - August 2012
Alpha Phi International Fraternity  March 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Press Releases, Social Media, Crisis Communications, Project Management, Nonprofits, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Graphic Design, Strategic Public..., Media Planning, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Google Docs, Client Relations Skills, Google Analytics, Google Adwords, Twitter, Public Relations, WordPress, Weebly, Blogging, CisionPoint, Vocus, Organization, Cision

Education
Drake University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication, Public Relations and Advertising

Experience
Briggs and Morgan, P.A.   July 2015 - Present
Briggs and Morgan, P.A.   November 2013 - Present
PadillaCRT   June 2004 - November 2013
Hospitality Minnesota  2003 - 2004
Ramsey County Bar Association  January 2001 - June 2003

Skills
Integrated Marketing..., Project Management, Media Relations, Social Media, Advertising, Written & Oral..., Website Management, Direct Marketing, New Business Development, Sponsorships, Supervisory Experience, Collateral Development..., Marketing Budget..., Presentation Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Writing, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Content Marketing, B2B, Copywriting, Marketing, Press Releases, Sponsorship

Education
St. Cloud State University   1996 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Mass communications/Public Relations

Experience
HackerAgency  February 2015 - Present
PadillaCRT   February 2014 - January 2015
PadillaCRT   September 2012 - January 2014
Allianz Life  2011 - 2011
Leighton Broadcasting  August 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Social Media, Event Planning, Writing, Content Development, Advertising, Customer Service

Education
College of St. Benedict   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication, General

Experience
PadillaCRT   September 2015 - Present
PadillaCRT   September 2012 - Present
CRT/tanaka  October 2011 - October 2012
CRT/tanaka  June 2011 - October 2011
Surgicorps International   January 2011 - May 2011
Special Olympics South Carolina  January 2011 - May 2011
Post No bills  August 2010 - May 2011
Percepture  March 2011 - April 2011
Goldstein Communications  June 2010 - August 2010
LarsonO'Brien Marketing Group  May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Public Relations, InDesign, Radian6, Constant Contact, Vocus, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Blogging, Event Management, Press Releases, Event Planning, Media Relations, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communications, Publicity, Marketing, Wine & Spirits Industry, Advertising, Marketing Communications

Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Mass Communications; Public Relations; Tourism Management, Public Relations

Instituto Lorenzo de' Medici   2010 — 2010
Italian

Experience
PadillaCRT   July 2015 - Present
Quintessential Wines  June 2013 - July 2015
De Bortoli Wines   August 2010 - May 2013
Anastasia's Accessories   March 2008 - December 2010

Skills
Public Relations, Customer Service, Wine, Event Planning, Food & Beverage, Retail, Event Management, Marketing, Sales, Inventory Management, Marketing Strategy, Restaurants, Budgets, Purchasing, Wine Tasting, Management, Food, Microsoft Excel, Alcoholic Beverages, Microsoft Office, Sales Management, Brand Management, Wineries, Beer, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Beverage Industry

Education
Hunter College   2007 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, English Language Literature & Criticism - Spanish Minor, 3.56 GPA (Cum Laude)

Brookdale Community College   2006 — 2007
Associate's Degree, Modern Languages, 3.69 GPA (Dean's List)

La Universidad Catolica de Guayaquil   2006 — 2006
Spanish

Stevens Institute of Technology   2004 — 2005
Business Technology

Experience
PadillaCRT   February 2015 - Present
PadillaCRT   December 2013 - February 2015
Spyglass Brand Marketing   March 2013 - December 2013
Laughlin Constable  July 2012 - March 2013
Zeppos & Associates  October 2010 - July 2012
taj salon & spa  February 2010 - October 2010
Northwestern Health Sciences University  February 2010 - September 2010
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity  September 2009 - December 2009
Golden Publicity   August 2009 - December 2009
VA Medical Center  January 2009 - May 2009

Skills
Writing, Social Media, Community Relations, Media Outreach, Event Planning, Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Press Releases, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Newsletters, Public Relations, Community Development, Social Networking, Editing, Strategic Communications, Publicity, Corporate Communications, Project Management, Integrated Marketing, Blogging, Marketing, Community Outreach, Self-starter, Copywriting, B2B, Internal Communications, Email Marketing, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Proofreading, YouTube

Education
University of Iowa   2005 — 2009
BA Communication Studies

Experience
PadillaCRT   April 2012 - Present
Bonestroo, Inc. (now Stantec)   May 2005 - December 2012
University of Minnesota  January 2003 - May 2006
INDEPENDENT HR ASSOCIATES   February 1998 - May 2005
TREND enterprises, Inc  November 2002 - May 2004
MANUFACTURERS' SERVICES LIMITED  April 1995 - February 1998

Skills
HR Transformation, HR Strategy, HR Management, Culture Change, Cultural Diversity, Culture Transformation, Talent Management, Executive Compensation, Benefits Design, Benefits Negotiation, Personnel Management, Executive Pay, Employee Relations, Leadership Development, Career Development, Leadership, Organizational..., Talent Acquisition, FMLA, HRIS, Succession Planning, Human Resources, Strategy, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Deferred Compensation

Education
Loyola University Chicago
M.S; Master's, Industrial Relations

Marquette University
B.S, Business Administration

Experience
PadillaCRT   August 2015 - Present
PadillaCRT   April 2014 - August 2015
Ghost Communications   May 2013 - April 2014
Ghost Communications   March 2013 - April 2013
Padilla Speer Beardsley  October 2012 - March 2013
AFGE  June 2012 - August 2012
Greater East Side Development   January 2012 - May 2012
Forward PR   January 2012 - May 2012
Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa  2012 - May 2012
Anawim Housing  September 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, InDesign, Public Relations, Social Media, Writing, Press Releases, Research, Newsletters, Brochures, Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, MailChimp, Vocus, Cision, Radian6, Critical Mention, Event Planning, Digital Strategy, Marketing, Blogging

Education
Drake University   2008 — 2012
B.A., English/Public Relations

Drake University

Experience
PadillaCRT   September 2015 - Present
Himle Rapp & Company  November 2012 - September 2015
WDIO/WIRT-TV  September 2010 - October 2012

Skills
Public Relations, Media Relations, Broadcast Television, Journalism, Facebook, Press Releases, Social Media, Social Networking, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Newsletters, Blogging, Event Planning, Editing, Customer Service

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations

Experience
PadillaCRT   September 2013 - Present
CRT/tanaka  September 2010 - September 2013
Deussen Global Communications  February 2008 - September 2010
Audi AG  November 2006 - March 2007
Fischer Appelt   September 2006 - October 2006
Austrian Embassy  July 2006 - September 2006

Skills
Media Relations, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Publicity, Social Media, Corporate Communications, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Cision, Copywriting, Message Development, Strategy, Event Planning, Integrated Marketing, Facebook, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Press Kits, Brand Development, Brand Management, Sponsorship, Reputation Management, Cause Marketing, Speech Writing, Vocus, Media Monitoring

Education
FH Joanneum   2003 — 2007
M.A., Public Relations, Journalism

Experience
FLM+  September 2014 - Present
PadillaCRT   October 2013 - September 2014
Farmer, Lumpe + McClelland   June 2013 - October 2013
Farmer, Lumpe + McClelland   May 2012 - June 2013
Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture   September 2011 - May 2012
University of Minnesota Extension  May 2011 - August 2011
University of Minnesota Extension  May 2010 - August 2010
Minnesota House of Representatives  January 2009 - May 2009

Skills
Agriculture, Public Relations, Social Media, Editing, Press Releases, Event Planning, Newsletters, Marketing Communications, Public Policy, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Customer Service, Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Facebook, Marketing, Writing, Advertising

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agricultural Communication/Journalism

Experience
PadillaCRT   December 2013 - Present
UnitedHealthcare  August 2013 - November 2013
Gap Inc  June 2012 - May 2013
Gap Inc.  June 2010 - June 2012
Summer Speech Institute   July 2011 - July 2011

Skills
Customer Service, Time Management, Media Relations, Social Media, CisionPoint, Radian6, Project Coordination, Public Relations, Event Planning, Project Management, Organizational..., Public Speaking, Research, WebEx, Training, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Editing

Education
Creighton University   2015 — 2016
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Gustavus Adolphus College   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Communications and Political Science

Experience
PadillaCRT   September 2013 - Present
CRT/tanaka  May 2013 - September 2013
University Program Board  May 2012 - May 2013
Allegheny Creamery and Crepes   May 2009 - August 2012
WTAJ  June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Public Relations, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Social Media, Press Releases, Marketing, Social Networking, Advertising, Corporate Communications, Twitter, Media Relations, Microsoft Office, Facebook Marketing

Education
James Madison University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Media Arts and Design with a Concentration in Corporate Communication

Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School   2006 — 2009

Experience
PadillaCRT   October 2014 - Present
United Technologies Services   July 2014 - October 2014
Royall & Company  March 2011 - April 2014
THE PGA TOUR CLUB  November 2009 - March 2011
PGA TOUR  May 2009 - November 2009
James Madison University  August 2008 - December 2008
Richmond Braves  May 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Sponsorship, Sports, Project Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Team Management, Sports Marketing, Sports Management, Microsoft Office, Management, Leadership, Sales, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing

Education
James Madison University   2005 — 2009
BBA, Marketing, Sports Communications

Experience
PadillaCRT   August 2015 - Present
PadillaCRT   March 2012 - Present
Ketchum  June 2009 - March 2012
Ketchum  March 2008 - June 2009
Ketchum  March 2007 - March 2008

Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Press Releases, Cision, Entertainment, Corporate Communications, Account Managment, Financial Administration, Mentoring/Coaching, New Business Development, Issues Managment, Beauty Industry, Personal Care, Food & Beverage, OTC, Financial Regulation, Integrated Marketing, Account Management, Message Development, Reputation Management, Publicity, Crisis Communications, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Event Planning, Event Management, Copywriting, Blogging

Education
University of Maryland College Park   2001 — 2005
BA - Dual Degree, Public Relations and Psychology

Staten Island Academy   1997 — 2001
High School, Public Relations and Psychology

Experience
PadillaCRT   September 2013 - Present
CRT/tanaka  October 2005 - Present
Patrice Tanaka & Company, Inc   February 1996 - October 2005
Shapiro & Kreisman  May 1991 - September 1995

Skills
Human Resources, Employee Relations, Internal Communications, Press Releases, Public Relations, Payroll, Employee Benefits, Social Media, New Hire Orientations, HR Policies, Management, Accounting

Education
Nyack College   2007 — 2009
BBA, Organizational Management

Monroe College   1988 — 1990
AOS, Business Management

Experience
PadillaCRT   November 2013 - Present
Prometric  2011 - 2013
Prometric  2005 - 2011
Russell Herder  1995 - 2002
Metropolitan State University  1988 - 1990

Skills
Editing, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Proposal Writing, News Writing, Proofreading, Project Coordination, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Highly detail oriented, Communication Skills

Education
Bemidji State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communications

Long Prairie High School

Experience
PadillaCRT   September 2014 - Present
Ogilvy & Mather  April 2012 - September 2014
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide  November 2011 - April 2012
IGAEM & EWAS   September 2009 - August 2011
French/West/Vaughan   January 2009 - April 2009
FWV Distilled  May 2008 - August 2008

Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   2005 — 2009
B.A., Journalism and Mass Communication -- Public Relations

Lorenzo di Medici Institute - Florence, Italy

Experience
Geometry Global  June 2015 - Present
SixSpeed  October 2013 - June 2015
ideapark  July 2013 - October 2013
PadillaCRT   June 2008 - April 2013
Iowa State University Foundation  January 2008 - May 2008
ISU New Student Programs   January 2006 - December 2006

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Web Design, Photography, Illustration, Art Direction, Typography, Social Media, Branding & Identity, Corporate Identity, Marketing, Creative Strategy, Brand Development, Packaging, Logo Design, Interaction Design, Digital Photography, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Concept Development, Facebook, Graphics, Website Development, Business Cards, Adobe Acrobat, Invitations, Publications, Magazines, Environmental Graphics, Direct Mail, Catalogs, Corporate Branding, Image Manipulation, SEO, Copywriting, Email Marketing, User Interface Design, Flyers, Social Media Marketing, Creative Direction, Mac, Collateral, Advertising

Education
Iowa State University   2003 — 2008
BFA, Graphic Design

Benilde-St.Margaret's   1997 — 2003

Experience
PadillaCRT   June 2006 - Present
Padilla Speer Beardsley  September 1987 - May 2006
Welch Village Ski Area   1977 - 1990
Welch Village Ski Area   1986 - 1987

Skills
Corporate Communications, Investor Relations, Crisis Communications, Internal Communications, Corporate Social..., Media Relations, Spokesperson, Speech Writing, Communication Training, Messaging, Reputation Management

Education
The University of Dallas
BA, English (minor equivalent in Economics)

Experience
NACME   2011 - Present
PadillaCRT   September 1984 - Present
SME Education Foundation  September 2010 - Present
National Visiting Committee, 360 Manufacturing and Applied Engineering Program   July 2013 - Present
Performance Improvement Network, formerly MN Council for Quality   2009 - Present
Metropolitan State University  1991 - June 2006

Skills
Communications Planning, Strategic Communications, Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Program Management, Crisis Communications, Press Releases, Reputation Management, B2B, Message Development, Media Relations, Advertising, Event Planning, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Team Management, Copywriting, Nonprofits, Management

Education
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Communications and Public Relations

Experience
PadillaCRT   March 2009 - Present
The Nancekivell Group  January 2005 - March 2009
TMP Directional Marketing  January 1990 - December 2004

Skills
Digital Marketing, Leadership, Account Management, Brand Development, Integrated Marketing, Business Development, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Branding & Identity, Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, B2B Marketing, Management, Marketing Research, B2B, Digital Strategy, Web Design, Internal Communications, Website Development, Press Releases, Crisis Communications

Education
Gustavus Adolphus College   1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts, English, Communications

Experience
People & Practice: Marketing for Doctors   May 2015 - Present
Baruch College  April 2013 - Present
PadillaCRT   August 2012 - April 2015
ABI Marketing Public Relations  April 2010 - August 2012
ABI Marketing Public Relations  February 2008 - May 2010
ABI Marketing Public Relations  January 2007 - January 2008
ABI Marketing Public Relations  February 2006 - December 2006
ABI Marketing Public Relations  January 2003 - January 2006
NAI Hunneman  May 2002 - May 2003

Skills
B2B Marketing, Corporate Branding, Public Relations, Social Media, Media Relations, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Product Development, Strategy, Lead Generation, Online Advertising, Management, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Business Development, B2B, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Communications, Digital Strategy, Marketing Communications, Brand Development, Key Account Management, Digital Marketing, Social Networking, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Creative Direction, Market Research, Training, Brand Management, Online Marketing, SEO, Press Releases, Digital Media, Internal Communications, Copywriting, Email Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Crisis Communications

Education
City University of New York-Baruch College - Zicklin School of Business   2008 — 2011
MBA, Marketing

University of Maryland College Park   1998 — 2002
BS, Marketing

Experience
Levi Strauss & Co.   August 2014 - Present
PadillaCRT   May 2012 - August 2014
Padilla Speer Beardsley  October 2010 - June 2012
Padilla Speer Beardsley  September 2009 - September 2010
Padilla Speer Beardsley  March 2007 - October 2009
University of Minnesota Institute of Technology   July 2006 - March 2007
Weber Shandwick  January 2005 - July 2006
Builder's Club   June 2004 - December 2004

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Facebook, SEO, Google Analytics, Writing, project management, website strategy, digital content strategy, social media strategy, trade media relations, Bylined Articles, White Papers, Social Media Measurement, Radian6, twitter, LinkedIn, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Copywriting, Digital Strategy, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Project Management, Blogging, Web Strategy, Event Management, Social Media, Trade Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Brand Management, B2B, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Editing, New Business Development, Email Marketing, Account Management, Direct Marketing, Communications Planning, Leadership, Social Networking, Internal Communications, Digital Marketing, Non-profits, Crisis Communications, Brand Development, Marketing, Press Releases

Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business   2008 — 2011
MBA, Marketing

University of Missouri-Columbia   2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Journalism, Journalism, Magazine Design

Experience
PadillaCRT   December 2013 - Present
Kris Patrow Consulting   September 2013 - December 2013
WellRight, LLC (formerly AnswersMedia, LLC)   August 2012 - September 2013
Tunheim  August 2006 - September 2012
Target  August 2010 - June 2011
The Mercury Group  January 2004 - March 2006
KSTP-TV  1997 - 2004
UPN Channel 9   1997 - 1998
KARE-TV  January 1995 - August 1996
Orbis Broadcast Group  January 1988 - January 1995

Skills
Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Public Relations, Video, Corporate Communications, Editing, Press Releases, Internal Communications, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Video Production, Storytelling, Broadcast Journalism, Marketing Communications, Crisis Communications, Newsletters, Broadcast, Public Affairs, Content Strategy, Television, Email Marketing, Non-profits, Blogging, Producing, New Media, Social Networking, Publicity, Spokesperson, Integrated Marketing, Speech Writing, Reputation Management, Journalism, Nonprofits, Writing, Leadership

Education
Lawrence University   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General, Graduated Magna cum Laude

Experience
Calypso Communications  June 2015 - Present
PadillaCRT   July 2013 - May 2015
Merit Resources  March 2011 - June 2013
Drake University  August 2008 - May 2012
Think Magazine  January 2012 - April 2012
Blue, Inc.   September 2011 - April 2012
Iowa Sports Connection  January 2011 - January 2012
Drake International Study Abroad Office   August 2010 - August 2011
The Times Delphic  September 2008 - December 2009

Skills
Writing, Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, InDesign, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Social Networking, Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Online Marketing, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Leadership, Magazines, Logo Design, Newsletters, Layout

Education
Drake University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American History (United States) & Creative Advertising

University of Sussex
History

Experience
PadillaCRT   September 2015 - Present
University of Minnesota Recreation and Wellness  May 2014 - May 2015
University of Minnesota  February 2013 - January 2015
Minnesota Timberwolves  October 2013 - April 2014
Minnesota Lynx  May 2013 - October 2013

Skills
Sports, Customer Service, Public Relations, Sports Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Accounting, Athletics, Event Planning, Facebook

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Sport Management, Communications Studies, 3.60

Experience
PadillaCRT   August 2014 - Present
PadillaCRT   September 2013 - July 2014
CRT/tanaka  September 2012 - September 2013
CRT/tanaka  December 2011 - September 2012
CRT/tanaka  June 2011 - December 2011
JMU Office of Public Affairs   January 2011 - May 2011
JMU PRSSA   August 2010 - May 2011
D.C. United   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Social Media, Media Relations, Writing, Blogging, Press Releases, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Content Development, Strategic Communications, Photography, Crisis Communications, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Event Management, Copywriting

Education
James Madison University   2007 — 2011
B/A, Communication Studies and Spanish

Experience
PadillaCRT   August 2015 - Present
PadillaCRT   October 2013 - August 2015
Mall of America  August 2013 - October 2013
KMSU Radio  May 2013 - August 2013
KMSU Radio  September 2011 - May 2013
Three Eagles Communications  November 2011 - May 2012
Best Buy  October 2010 - August 2011

Skills
Social Media, Broadcast, Television, Facebook, Editing, Blogging, Media Relations, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising, Copywriting, Social Networking, Radio Broadcasting, Radio, Film, Photoshop, Press Releases, Copy Editing, Newsletters, Strategic Communications, Radio Producing, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, WordPress, Brand Development, Publicity, Journalism, AP Style, News Writing, Newspapers

Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato   2008 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Experience
PadillaCRT   June 2015 - Present
Olson  November 2013 - April 2015
MVNP  October 2013 - November 2013
Horizontal Integration  July 2013 - October 2013
Fallon  August 2010 - July 2013
Ham in the Fridge  December 2009 - August 2010
MRM Worldwide  July 2006 - December 2009
Motel Films / Dublin Productions. LLC   August 1998 - July 2006

Skills
Interactive Advertising, Social Media, Video Production, Project Management, Interactive Producer, Digital Display, Mobile, Gaming, Mobile Devices, Adobe Creative Suite, Integrated Marketing, Broadcast, Multimedia, Marketing, Photography, Digital Strategy, Public Relations, Flash, Online Advertising, Advertising, Video, Interactive Marketing, Content Strategy, Digital Media, Creative Strategy, Creative Direction, Email Marketing, CMS, Digital Marketing

Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design   1990 — 1994
BFA, Media Arts

Experience
VCU Brandcenter  May 2015 - Present
PadillaCRT   April 2012 - Present
VCU Brandcenter  September 2006 - Present
VCU Brandcenter  June 2009 - January 2011
O'Keefe Brands   2004 - December 2010
Emergence Brand Labs   1999 - 2004
Cadmus Communications  1996 - 1999
O'Keefe Marketing   1990 - 1996
Peter Wong & Associates   January 1988 - December 1989
Fugate & Ross   January 1986 - January 1988

Skills
Creative Strategy, Advertising, Non-profits, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development..., Nonprofits, Brand Management, Brand Development, Branding & Identity, Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Web Design, Social Media, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Leadership, Digital Media, Creative Direction, Logo Design, Photography, Copywriting, Digital Strategy, Email Marketing, Management, Strategic Communications, Graphic Design, Corporate Branding, Art Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Interactive Advertising, Marketing Communications, Brand Architecture, User Experience, Interaction Design, Interactive Marketing, Information Architecture, Content Strategy, Online Marketing, Corporate Identity, Concept Development, Analytics, Website Development, New Media, Online Advertising, User Interface Design, Experience Design, Strategic Planning

Education
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art   1979 — 1982
BFA, Art & Design

Parsons School of Design   1978 — 1979
BFA

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
PadillaCRT   February 2015 - Present
WAND Corporation  November 2013 - January 2015
San Diego State University  January 2013 - July 2013
Bridgepoint Education  May 2012 - November 2012
Your Magazine USA   June 2010 - March 2011
San Diego State University  September 2007 - December 2008

Skills
Marketing, Copywriting, Marketing Research, Creative Strategy, Branded Content..., Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Marketing..., Trade Shows, Public Relations, Email Marketing, Editing, Product Naming, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Elevator Pitch, Social Media

Education
San Diego State University-California State University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing

San Diego State University-California State University
Master of Arts (MA), Philosophy

Experience
Post-Bulletin Co., LLC   July 2015 - Present
PadillaCRT   September 2013 - June 2015
PadillaCRT   April 2011 - August 2013
PadillaCRT   September 2009 - March 2011
American Medical Systems  May 2009 - September 2009
University of Minnesota Extension  January 2006 - May 2009
PadillaCRT   May 2008 - August 2008
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Public Relations, Research, Programming, Media Relations, Press Releases, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Integrated Marketing..., Digital Strategy, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Event Planning, Events, Trade Shows, Business Communications, Agriculture..., News Writing, Events Coordination, Marketing

Education
College of Saint Benedict   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts

Experience
PadillaCRT   2000 - Present
US Highbush Blueberry Council   2000 - Present
New York Women's Culinary Alliance   1996 - Present

Skills
Public Relations, Food, Media Relations, Food Writing, Blogging, Social Media, Press Releases, Event Planning, Culinary Skills, Marketing Communications, Menu Development, Social Networking, Cooking, Recipe Testing, Social Media Marketing, Food Service, Magazines, Food Styling, Strategic Communications, Publicity, Crisis Communications

Education
New York University
MA, food studies

Weber State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Development and Family Studies, General

Experience
Blue Earth Interactive  March 2014 - Present
ThinkSEM Consulting, LLC   October 2013 - March 2014
Padilla Speer Beardsley  June 2008 - May 2013
PadillaCRT   March 2004 - May 2008
PadillaCRT   July 1997 - February 2004
PadillaCRT   March 1992 - June 1997
NCR Network Products Division   March 1989 - April 1992

Skills
Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Strategy, Social Media, Creative Direction, Digital Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Marketing, Blogging, Online Advertising, Public Relations, SEO, Advertising, Strategy, New Media, Web Development, Copywriting, Creative Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Google Analytics, Content Strategy, Brand Development, Media Relations, Interactive Advertising, Corporate Branding, Branding & Identity, Strategic Communications, Website Development, Newsletters, Facebook, Content Development, Online Marketing, Internal Communications, Web Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Measurement, B2B, Corporate Communications, Team Leadership, Copy Editing, Digital Media, Software Development, Programming

Education
Saint John's University
BA, English

Experience
PadillaCRT   April 2005 - Present
City of Eden Prairie  January 2000 - April 2005
Sprint Business  1999 - 2000

Skills
Media Relations, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Message Development, Marketing, Reputation Management, Copywriting

Education
University of California, Riverside   1988 — 1992
Bachelor's degree

Experience
PadillaCRT   August 2015 - Present
Nomacorc LLC  May 2013 - August 2015
Nomacorc LLC  March 2011 - May 2013
The Richards Group  2003 - March 2011
Dallas Museum of Art  January 2002 - May 2002
The Boston Consulting Group  May 2001 - August 2001
Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)   May 2000 - August 2000

Skills
Public Relations, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Media Relations, Press Releases, Marketing, Copywriting, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Communications, Strategy, Digital Strategy, Sponsorship, Digital Media, Brand Management, Internal Communications, CRM, Corporate Communications, Management, B2B, New Business Development, Brand Development, Digital Marketing, Strategic Planning

Education
Southern Methodist University   1998 — 2002

Experience
PadillaCRT   March 2009 - Present
The Nancekivell Group  January 2004 - March 2009
UNO  June 2002 - January 2004
Ink Inc.  June 2000 - June 2002
Knight Printing  November 1999 - June 2000
Design Wizards & Data   October 1998 - August 1999
Media Dynamics   March 1996 - February 1997

Skills
Branding & Identity, InDesign, Art Direction, QuarkXPress, Creative Direction, Pre-press, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Typography, Layout, Adobe Creative Suite, Logo Design, Brand Development, Flash, Dreamweaver, Advertising, Corporate Identity, Interaction Design, Web Design, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Email Marketing, Invitations, Magazines, Banners, Packaging, Concept Development, User Interface Design, Catalogs, Direct Mail, Graphics, Information Architecture, Copywriting, Creative Strategy, Newsletters, Corporate Branding, Visual Communication, Marketing, Posters, Brochures, Image Manipulation, User Experience, Illustration, Mac, WordPress, Collateral, Photography, Photoshop, Digital Photography, Interactive Advertising

Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead   1999 — 2002
BFA, Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Bismarck State College   1995 — 1999
AS, Applied Science Degree in Commercial Art

Experience
PadillaCRT   August 2013 - Present
PadillaCRT   September 2010 - July 2013
Yelp.com  November 2012 - February 2013
Padilla Speer Beardsley  March 2010 - August 2010
LIN PR + Associates   May 2009 - April 2010
Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community at the University of Minnesota   May 2009 - August 2009
Minnesota Programs and Activities Council   June 2008 - May 2009
WomenVenture  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Media Relations, Social Media Monitoring, Public Relations, Event Planning, Blogger Outreach, Social Media, Radian6, Social Media Measurement, Blogger, Social Networking, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Facebook, Internal Communications, Publicity, Newsletters, Digital Media, Marketing, Crisis Communications, Sponsorship

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2007 — 2009
B.A., Strategic Communications emphasis in public relations, minor in African American and African studies

Columbia College Chicago   2004 — 2005
Journalism

Experience
PadillaCRT   March 2015 - Present
LBM Journal   February 2013 - March 2015
National Geographic  June 2012 - July 2012
Sun-Times News Group: The Doings   September 2011 - May 2012
Chicago Zoological Society  June 2010 - September 2011
303 Magazine  January 2011 - May 2011
DU Clarion   September 2010 - May 2011
Wilks Broadcasting  March 2010 - June 2010

Skills
Writing, Editing, Video Editing, Audio Editing, Reporting, Creative Writing, Audience Analysis, Project Management, AP Style, Journalism, Storytelling, Feature Articles, News Writing, Magazines, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Editorial, Newspapers, Publishing, Fact-checking, Online Journalism, Digital Media, Content Strategy, Facebook, Web Content Management, Multimedia, Final Cut Pro, Publications, Blogging, Content Management

Education
Northwestern University   2011 — 2012
Master of Science (M.S.), Journalism

The University of Denver   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

The University of Denver   2009 — 2011
Minor, Geology/Earth Science, General

Experience
PadillaCRT   September 2013 - Present
CRT/tanaka  2005 - August 2013
Carter Ryley Thomas   1996 - 2005
Earle Palmer Brown  1988 - 1996
Figgie International  1985 - 1988
Sentara Healthcare  1981 - 1984

Skills
Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Social Media, Public Relations, Management, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Social Networking, Press Releases, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, New Media, Reputation Management, Publicity, Copywriting, Advertising, Message Development, Digital Media

Education
Virginia Commonwealth University   1980 — 1981
BS + grad classes, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Baylor University   1976 — 1977
Pharmacy, Allied Health - USArmy

University of Richmond   1972 — 1975
Journalism and Liberal Arts & Sciences

Experience
PadillaCRT   June 2015 - Present
Hill+Knowlton Strategies  December 2011 - June 2015
Taylor  April 2009 - December 2011
CKPR  May 2008 - April 2009
Cramer Krasselt  2008 - 2009
Dukas Public Relations  June 2006 - May 2008
TJ Sacks & Associates   May 2003 - May 2006

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Marketing Materials, Media Relations, Social Media, Public Relations, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Blogging, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Facebook, Strategy

Education
Fordham University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Communications

Fordham University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Communications

Althoff Catholic High School   1998 — 2002

Experience
PadillaCRT   February 1997 - Present
Redeemer Lutheran School  September 2012 - Present

Skills
Media Relations, Integrated Marketing, Public Relations, Event Management, Message Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Writing, B2B, Copywriting, Publicity, Reputation Management, Crisis Communications, Communications Planning, Social Media Marketing, B2B Marketing, Editing, Marketing Strategy, Technical Writing, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Content Development, Strategy, Marketing, Social Media, Content Strategy, Blogging

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1992 — 1996
BA, Journalism

Experience
MoJJo Collaborative Communications   January 2015 - Present
PadillaCRT   September 2013 - Present
Living In Media   2010 - Present
German School of Monmouth County   2007 - Present
Full Circle Communications  October 2006 - December 2014
JM Marketing Communications   October 2004 - December 2014
CRT/tanaka  2005 - September 2013
Ansorge Unlimited   October 2004 - August 2005
Patrice Tanaka & Company   1995 - 2004
DHM Group, Inc.   1989 - 1994

Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Event Management, Marketing, Publishing, Digital Media, Blogging, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy, Creative Strategy, Editing, Publicity, Social Networking, Newsletters, Strategy, Corporate Communications, Writing, Event Planning, Photography, Facebook, Integrated Marketing, Crisis Communications, Strategic Partnerships, New Media, Nonprofits, Internal Communications, Trade Shows, Brand Development, Corporate Social..., Reputation Management, Content Strategy, Account Management, Research, Message Development, Management, Speech Writing, Content Development, Community Outreach, Online Marketing, Publications, Communications Strategy

Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick   2013 — 2013
Mini-MBA Social Media Marketing Program Certificate, Business-Social Media Marketing

Rutgers University - Center for Management Development   2003 — 2003
Mini-MBA Certificate Program, Mini-MBA Program: Certificate

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick   1987 — 1989
BA, Communications & German

Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School

Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School

Experience
PadillaCRT   1997 - Present
PadillaCRT   1981 - 2014
Padilla Speer Beardsley  1986 - 1996
Brum & Anderson Public Relations   1981 - 1985
University of Minnesota News Service   1980 - 1981
Minneapolis Public Library System   1978 - 1980

Skills
Community Development, Strategic..., Brand Development, Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Spokesperson, Speech Writing, Internal Communications, Non-profits, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Sales Promotion, Experiential Marketing, Trade Show Marketing, Product Publicity, Consumer Products, Integrated Marketing..., Integrated Marketing, Consumer Packaged Goods..., Non Profit Marketing

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Coursework in design, music, theater and journalism

Experience
PadillaCRT   November 2009 - Present
Ogilvy Public Relations  February 2008 - February 2009

Skills
Message Development, Press Releases, Media Relations, Internal Communications, Reputation Management, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Marketing Communications, Social Media Measurement, Trade Shows, Public Relations, Spokesperson, Integrated Marketing, Analyst Relations, Messaging, Newsletters, B2B Marketing, Public Affairs, Copywriting, Communications Planning, Publicity, Social Media, Press Kits, Speech Writing, Brand Development, Media Outreach, Content Strategy

Education
Pomona College   2000 — 2005

Experience
KCG Holdings, Inc.   April 2015 - Present
The Hudson Reporter  January 2007 - Present
Sundial Brands LLC  December 2014 - April 2015
Red Jeweled Media   December 2013 - December 2014
360 Degrees Publicity Shoppe   September 2013 - December 2014
Marusic Communications   January 2007 - December 2014
Wakefern Food Corporation  September 2009 - October 2013
PadillaCRT   May 2004 - June 2006
Cairns & Associates  March 2000 - December 2003

Skills
Fashion, Food & Beverage, Public Relations, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Publicity, Media Relations, Social Media, Wine & Spirits Industry, Nutrition, Consumer Packaged Goods..., Lifestyle Writing, New Media Initiatives, Editing, Graphics Layout, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Mobile Communications, Blogging, Content Marketing, Magazines, New Media, Broadcast, Interviews, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Brand Development, Digital Media, Facebook, Copywriting

Education
New York University   2013 — 2014
Completed, July 2014, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, A average

Hamilton College   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts, Graduated Cum Laude, American History & Literature

Experience
PadillaCRT   2005 - Present
Star Tribune  September 1984 - April 2001

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1979 — 1982
BA, Child Psychology

Experience
PadillaCRT   August 2014 - Present
PadillaCRT   October 2013 - August 2014
Padilla Speer Beardsley  November 2005 - September 2013
Gift Creations Concepts (GCC)   March 2003 - November 2005
Ehlert Publishing Group, Inc.   2000 - 2002
The Pillsbury Company  October 1999 - April 2000
The Pillsbury Company  July 1993 - October 1999

Skills
Copywriting, Copy Editing, Wordsmith, Proofreading, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Retail, Public Relations, Magazines, Publications, Circulation, Direct Mail, Integrated Marketing, Publishing, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Excel, Internal Communications, Content Strategy

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts, English (Major), History (Minor)

Experience
Mix+Shine Marketing and PR   August 2014 - Present
PadillaCRT   August 2012 - August 2014
American Society of Appraisers  May 2010 - September 2012
Shonali Burke Consulting   July 2011 - April 2012
Seda Designs   2008 - 2012
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America  January 2009 - May 2010
James Madison University Health & Human Services   September 2008 - January 2009
Virginia Beach City Public Schools  September 2008 - January 2009
James Madison University News & Studio Practicum   September 2007 - May 2008
Teen Pregnancy Prevention   August 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Microsoft Office, QuarkXPress, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Wordpress, Google Analytics, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Vocus, Elluminate, GoToMeeting, iContact, Zoomerang, HTML, Social Media, Digital Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Blogging, Strategic Communications, Content Strategy, Cision, Social Media Measurement, Social Networking, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising, WordPress

Education
James Madison University   2004 — 2008
BA, Communications (Health & PR), Dual Major in Media Arts & Design (Digital Video & Journalism)