Anna McDermott
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Julie Parenteau
Anna's ability to accurately capture an event, product, person or business and put its essence into words is impeccable. She has a flair for conveying important, yet sometimes dry, facts with interest and entertainment. Anna makes copy writing seem easy. To boot, she has a great personality and is a joy to work with!
Greg Glynn, APR
Anna is a hard worker and fun person to work with. She is very smart and extremely creative!
Sarah Fuller
Anna is efficient, creative and a real team player. She has a knack for learning about new tools and trends quickly and incorporating them into practices that benefit her clients.
Julie Parenteau
Anna's ability to accurately capture an event, product, person or business and put its essence into words is impeccable. She has a flair for conveying important, yet sometimes dry, facts with interest and entertainment. Anna makes copy writing seem easy. To boot, she has a great personality and is a joy to work with!
Greg Glynn, APR
Anna is a hard worker and fun person to work with. She is very smart and extremely creative!
Sarah Fuller
Anna is efficient, creative and a real team player. She has a knack for learning about new tools and trends quickly and incorporating them into practices that benefit her clients.
Julie Parenteau
Anna's ability to accurately capture an event, product, person or business and put its essence into words is impeccable. She has a flair for conveying important, yet sometimes dry, facts with interest and entertainment. Anna makes copy writing seem easy. To boot, she has a great personality and is a joy to work with!
Greg Glynn, APR
Anna is a hard worker and fun person to work with. She is very smart and extremely creative!
Sarah Fuller
Anna is efficient, creative and a real team player. She has a knack for learning about new tools and trends quickly and incorporating them into practices that benefit her clients.
Julie Parenteau
Anna's ability to accurately capture an event, product, person or business and put its essence into words is impeccable. She has a flair for conveying important, yet sometimes dry, facts with interest and entertainment. Anna makes copy writing seem easy. To boot, she has a great personality and is a joy to work with!
Greg Glynn, APR
Anna is a hard worker and fun person to work with. She is very smart and extremely creative!
Sarah Fuller
Anna is efficient, creative and a real team player. She has a knack for learning about new tools and trends quickly and incorporating them into practices that benefit her clients.
Credentials
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Social Norms, Social Change I
CourseraJan, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Marshall Communications
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United Kingdom
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Supervisor
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Rinck Advertising, Inc.
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Relations Manager
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Sep 2021 - Aug 2022
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Freelancer
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Media Manager
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Sep 2016 - Aug 2022
My freelance PR and social media clients include Mundy Legal Services - a small family law office in Texas - and I manage the firm's social media accounts and website. My freelance PR and social media clients include Mundy Legal Services - a small family law office in Texas - and I manage the firm's social media accounts and website.
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Content Creator
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Jun 2011 - Sep 2021
My focus is on managing clients' online brands on social media platforms, writing attention-grabbing web copy, press releases, and articles. I have written dozens of blog post on many topics - from branding to social media best practices. I help strategize for clients' content marketing, review Google Analytics to improve web copy, pitch to journalists - a real Jill of all trades. I also make cooking videos for the agency's social media platforms that have been featured on WCSH News Center in Maine, a couple of which I shared below: Show less
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Membership VP and PR Coordinator
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Jul 2012 - Mar 2015
I served on the board for MOMS Club International of West Akron and managed all membership duties including potential member queries and group communication as well as PR for a nonprofit MOMS Club. I created a website and online membership form for the group. I served on the board for MOMS Club International of West Akron and managed all membership duties including potential member queries and group communication as well as PR for a nonprofit MOMS Club. I created a website and online membership form for the group.
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Account Executive
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Jul 2007 - Jan 2011
Handled the public relations, marketing and advertising needs for several of the agency's largest clients. I specialized in managing social media campaigns, including the Maine Office of Tourism's Twitter handle, @visitmaine. Role included drafting press releases and op-eds, organizing media events, creating advertising campaigns, presenting presentations to clients. Created copy for eNewsletters for several clients. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and copywriting for web. Well-versed with Constant Contact for distribution of eNewsletters, press releases and surveys. Show less
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The Mark Spencer Hotel
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Manager
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Dec 2005 - Jun 2007
Outstanding success in two-person Sales and Marketing department Created successful new marketing for hotel Achieved the top annual sales both years at hotel Strongest sales record in hotel's history Managed Sales budget for Hotel Wrote weekly and monthly reports Met and exceeded weekly and monthly sales criteria Managed office inventory Trained and supervised Meeting and Event employees Organized social receptions for hundreds of people at hotel, resulting in new key clientèle Facilitate positive, constructive communication among all departments of Hotel Frequently oversaw Front Desk Staff Show less
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The Danforth Inn
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United States
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Hospitality
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Evening Manager
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Mar 2002 - Aug 2004
Supervised staff of six, trained and mentored new employees Managed bookkeeping, inventory and Daily Revenue spreadsheets Performed concierge duties, handled reservations and Front Desk responsibilities Managed kitchen Hosted Inn's events such as weddings and receptions Supervised staff of six, trained and mentored new employees Managed bookkeeping, inventory and Daily Revenue spreadsheets Performed concierge duties, handled reservations and Front Desk responsibilities Managed kitchen Hosted Inn's events such as weddings and receptions
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Education
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2002 - 2003
University of Southern Maine
Communications, Communications, English -
1997 - 1999
Wheaton College Massachusetts
English Language and Literature, General -
1984 - 1997
Waynflete School
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