Brenda Tomlinson Email & Phone Number

Peoria, Il, Us

Peoria Heights, Illinois, United States

Peoria Heights, Illinois

Pekin, Il

Public Relations & Event Planning – Oversaw all public relations efforts for clients on a local & national level, including proposals, custom press lists, client fund-raising materials, open houses, press conferences & mailings; compiled press kits, proposals & press releases; cultivated relationships among various media & clients; and planned multiple events for clients – from consultation to hands-on coordination of audio-visual, catering, talent, etc. Proofreading & Editing - Managed team of proofreaders; edited agency copy for a variety of projects and clients.Copywriting – Worked on a variety of projects for different clients from newsletters and press releases to ads, scripts and proposals, along with writing for websites. Web Work – As an account coordinator and writer, I worked with the company’s patented web management system and helped to update copy and set up different landing pages for clients as needed.Project Management – Not only managed projects from start to finish for my own PR clients (including Rogers Behavioral Health System; Innoquest, Inc.; and Block RICL), but also coordinated a variety of client projects for other account executives in the agency as well. Primary focus was on healthcare clients, but also worked on other accounts & projects as needed, coordinating all aspects of agency & client newsletters from initial concept through publication.Research - Worked on client research projects, making appropriate marketing recommendations & writing executive summaries as research indicated.Traffic/Scheduling - Managed Art Department traffic and oversaw production.Major clients included: agricultural (Equipment Technologies LLC), financial (First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust), consumer (CityLink & Sweet Traditions, LLC/Krispy Kreme Doughnuts), entertainment (Opera Illinois), healthcare (Rochelle Community Hospital) and more.

Public Relations & Event Planning – Oversaw all public relations efforts for clients on a local & national level, including proposals, custom press lists, client fund-raising materials, open houses, press conferences & mailings; compiled press kits, proposals & press releases; cultivated relationships among various media & clients; and planned multiple events for clients – from consultation to hands-on coordination of audio-visual, catering, talent, etc.

Pekin, Il

Traffic/Scheduling - Managed Art Department traffic and oversaw production.Major clients included: agricultural (Equipment Technologies LLC), financial (First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust), consumer (CityLink & Sweet Traditions, LLC/Krispy Kreme Doughnuts), entertainment (Opera Illinois), healthcare (Rochelle Community Hospital) and more.

Worked with Dr. Fern Kazlow to help promote activities and recommend public relations for an event in New York City.

Evanston, Il

Checked galleys against customer manuscripts for accuracy/style.

Coordinated, keyed & performed first/final edits on all articles; involved in design/layout; handled all editorial duties, including monthly newsletter for writers (released due to magazine shutdown).

Chicago, Il

While working with the Manager of Sales Training and the National Accounts Manager for Wesley-Jessen (the manufacturer of contact lenses), I performed administrative and organizational tasks for the two. I also assisted with drafts of sales training manuals and coordinated meetings.

Chicago,Il

My responsibilities include managing a variety of PR activities within the agency, including coordinating everything from proposals to creation and completion of projects. I am often hands-on too - offering recommendations and contributing writing & editing, customer service and project management skills where needed.

Carbondale, Il

Carbondale, Il

B.A. And B.S., English & Journalism

Activities and Societies: Public Relations Association, Honors Society, Presidents Scholar

Commercial Art, Commercial And Advertising Art

Studied commercial art