Hi, I'm Brittany
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Professional info
Throughout my experience at Iowa State University, I've been able to use my classroom knowledge and apply it to real-world situations. I have gained experience within sports journalism, event planning and the publication industry. I've also been able to practice my classroom knowledge through professional roles I've held during my work experiences. I would love work for a public relations firm specializing in hospitality and travel. I want to use the skills I've retained from past internships and classwork toward something I love. I am a hardworker with exceptional attention to detail and leadership qualifications.
Work experience
I managed a staff of six students. As a manager, it was my duty to make sure deadlines were met, and build professional relationships with new and current clients. I coordinated and managed the areas of public relations, marketing and special events. I managed the marketing communications functions, including communications calendars, brand and PR plans and content development.
Public Relations & Marketing Manager. Iowa State Daily
Aug. ​2013- May 2014
Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Recruiting
Social Media
Event Planning
Microsoft Office
Final Cut Pro
Word Press
AP Style
2010 - present
2010 - present
Exective Communications Leader. Iowa State Daily
​Jan. 2013 - May 2013
As the Communications Leader, it was my duty to conduct weekly meeting with my team members. I also approved and outlined activites my team wanted to impliment. I wrote articles for a special section of the Iowa State Daily newpaper. I assisted with a few events to help promote the readership of the publication. I conducted a two-day focus group that consisted of all students. I lead cross-departmental teams to build the presence and brand of the Iowa State Daily.
The News Literacy Project is an innovative national educational program that mobilizes seasoned journalists to work with educators to teach students how to sort fact from fiction. During my experience as an intern, I updated local journalist biographies and headshots for NLP's website as well as contact information. I worked alongside with the Chicago Program Manager to assist with speaking events located throughout Chicago.
Chicago Area Intern. The News Literacy Project
​Sept. 2011 - Jan. 2012
I attended Joliet Jr. College during the summer of 2011 and completed the remaining of my general eduaction courses. I received my Assocates of Arts Degree in Journalism and continued my education at Iowa State University.
I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations and a minor in Speech Communication. During the summer of my studies, I interned at Navy Pier Inc., as a Entertainment and Special Events Intern.
Joliet Jr. College. Joliet, IL.
​2011 - 2012
Iowa State University. Ames, IA.
​2008 - 2014
Education
Entertainment & Special Events Intern. Navy Pier Inc.
May 2014- Aug. 2014
As an intern for Navy Pier Inc., I worked alongside my supervisor to prepare event promotional information for upcoming events at the Pier. I had the opportunity to interface with current and new clients about hosting events. I assisted with planning small and large-scale events. Many events I coordinated had little to no supervison. I also wrote departmental correspndence for internal employees.