Experience

Inspiration Software, Inc.

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Specialist

  • Dec 2010 - Jul 2012

  Inspiration Software, Inc.'s visual technology tools help students and educators think, learn, brainstorm, analyze and write. As the Marketing Specialist, I assist and co-manage a variety of projects; I coordinate all trade show logistics and run the booth during show times, manage budgets, plan events for product launches, and participate in the creation of various marketing materials. Recently redesigned and restructured company web site with my team and improved SEO. Inspiration Software, Inc.'s visual technology tools help students and educators think, learn, brainstorm, analyze and write. As the Marketing Specialist, I assist and co-manage a variety of projects; I coordinate all trade show logistics and run the booth during show times, manage budgets, plan events for product launches, and participate in the creation of various marketing materials. Recently redesigned and restructured company web site with my team and improved SEO.



R-West

• United States
• Packaging & Containers

• Public Relations Intern

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

  Worked on four client accounts (Sorel, Get Fit With Mel B, Ron Tonkin Dealerships, Simple Shoes). Wrote press releases, created media lists, researched best media contacts for particular projects, documented media coverage. Daily pitches to bloggers, magazine editors, and various tv/radio media outlets. Connected Sorel footwear with many celebrities to wear for 2010 Sun Dance Festival. Worked on four client accounts (Sorel, Get Fit With Mel B, Ron Tonkin Dealerships, Simple Shoes). Wrote press releases, created media lists, researched best media contacts for particular projects, documented media coverage. Daily pitches to bloggers, magazine editors, and various tv/radio media outlets. Connected Sorel footwear with many celebrities to wear for 2010 Sun Dance Festival.



Allen Hall Public Relations

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Supervisor

  • Sep 2009 - Jun 2010

  Interned as Account Supervisor for Allen Hall Public Relations, (AHPR). Led a team of four to conduct research and focus groups on campus for the new social media tool, Red Rover. Delegated responsibilities and oversaw marketing efforts in order to meet client expectations and collaborated with entrepreneur to establish project outline and provide product feedback. AHPR is a student-run public relations firm at the University of Oregon that works for paying clients mostly from the Eugene area. AHPR works at a professional caliber to create and execute powerful campaigns. Show less

• ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

  • Sep 2009 - Dec 2009

  Provided public relations service for a month-long festival.Produced four promotional articles for Grrrlz Rock Festival that were published in the Eugene WeeklyAttended client events and conducted interviews for newspaper stories.


University of Oregon Student Recreation Center
• Office Assistant

  • Nov 2008 - Jun 2010


Ridgeline Management Company

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• MARKETING INTERN

  • Jan 2010 - Mar 2010

  Gathered and analyzed weekly statistics from 18 Assisted Living and Memory Care facilities. Re-designed and updated investor and management handbooks. Wrote letters to recognize top employees for each property. Planned and implemented special events for new property openings and regional programs (Senior Idol). Communicated frequently with Marketing Director to understand the industry and strategies for increasing residency rates. Gathered and analyzed weekly statistics from 18 Assisted Living and Memory Care facilities. Re-designed and updated investor and management handbooks. Wrote letters to recognize top employees for each property. Planned and implemented special events for new property openings and regional programs (Senior Idol). Communicated frequently with Marketing Director to understand the industry and strategies for increasing residency rates.



Ghana Broadcasting Corporation

• Ghana
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• NEWS ROOM INTERN

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Assisted reporters with interviews, filming, and editing stories written in English Produced five news packages Learned to work flexibly under stressful, varying conditions and environments Assisted reporters with interviews, filming, and editing stories written in English Produced five news packages Learned to work flexibly under stressful, varying conditions and environments



KATU Channel 2 News

• NEWS ROOM INTERN

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Assisted reporters with phone interviews, wrote story scripts, monitored teleprompter Participated in daily meetings and helped organize and plan the top stories. Helped prepare live shots and set up camera and lighting equipment. Assisted reporters with phone interviews, wrote story scripts, monitored teleprompter Participated in daily meetings and helped organize and plan the top stories. Helped prepare live shots and set up camera and lighting equipment.