After two years of media relations experience at a fast-paced trade association in the Washington, D.C. area, I'm looking to bring my communications skills and passion for film to a position at a New York production company. I'm organized and a great asset to any team with my sunny smile and positive attitude. I can relocate immediately. 

EXPERIENCE 

                                    Coordinator, Media Relations and Marketing

FMI is an international supermarket trade association.

·         Drafted media advisories, press releases, promotional materials and correspondence to external and internal audiences.

·         Served as initial point of contact for media inquiries, coordinated response to media questions and requests.

·         Maintained and updated media database records. Worked with outside vendors to track media coverage and food industry issues.

·         Prepared, proofed, edited media relations and marketing documents; distributed press releases; maintained all media relations files.         

The Breeze, Harrisonburg, VA, 2002 – 2005

Weekly News Reporter

·         Performed research, interviewed sources and attended events, culminating in 500- to 700-word stories. Topics ranged from a controversial state Senate bill to the recruitment of volunteer firefighters.

Meridian International Center, Washington, DC, summer 2004

Arts and Exhibitions Intern

·         Developed and produced education guide for international art exhibition.

·         Acquired proficiency for assessing damage to artworks and summarizing for venue use nationwide.

·         Compiled worldwide coverage of previous art exhibitions. Proofed PDFs of artworks and promotional materials for marketing to museums around the world.

Washington Families Magazine, Herndon, VA, summer 2003

Editorial Intern

·              Proposed, wrote and published seven parenting articles. Proofed and edited freelance articles, parent resource guides, magazine layout and ads.