Brett Burger Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Saputo Dairy Products and Cheese
• Formica Corporation
• Red Wing Shoes (Work Boots)
• The Minneapolis Institute of Art

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- My work can be found at www.BrettBurger.com- Experience in writing theatre reviews, interviews and feature stories. - Published in Lavender Magazine, Mpls St. Paul magazine, Broadway World, TC PRIDE, Twin Cities Gay Scene and more.

Minneapolis, MN

• Developed and managed external media engagements for new store openings at the hyperlocal level, specifically in the upper Midwest resulting in approximately 4 million media impressions
• Secured media placements in print, broadcast and online media in the Twin Cities to increase company visibility in the hometown market
• Built and maintained relationships with key consumer and trade media in select local markets
• Reviewed, edited and managed approvals for news releases, media advisories, fact sheets, interview briefing documents and additional related media materials
• Prepared both corporate and field staff to serve as media spokespersons
• Monitored company and industry news and disseminated it to appropriate members of the organization

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Managed the strategy, planning and execution of earned media efforts with sports partners including the NFL, Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams and Kansas City Chiefs
• Led major public relations campaigns resulting in earned media that significantly exceeded team goals at sporting events including Super Bowlsand NFL Drafts
• Assisted the Public Relations Director in planning and executing external corporate communications and corporate social responsibility initiatives
• Collaborated with Corporate Social Responsibility partners on yearly activations including Make-a-Wish, Blue Star Families and GENYOUth
• Crafted and sent media pitches resulting in earned media coverage forlarge sale events including Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Black Friday and other holidays
• Led the transition from Cision to Muck Rack, implementing a new monitoring and tracking process to produce more accurate reports

Bloomington, Minnesota

• Wrote and distributed press materials promoting new offerings andinitiatives, and crisis statements
• Edited and proofread company marketing, press and online content
• Served as MOA spokesperson in media interviews, podcasts and panel discussions
• Created mutually beneficial relationships with media partners and outside organizations
• Answered day-to-day media requests including article fact checks, photo requests and logistics for live broadcasts
• Crafted talking points, assisted with spokesperson training and organized media interviews with executive leadership

Bloomington, Minnesota

Anoka, Minnesota

- Assist the Artistic & Executive Director in daily office tasks and various projects related to the theatre season.- Assist Marketing & Communications Manager in writing internal and external publications- Coordinate and plan external Artistic Review Panel for company's productions- Project management experience using Basecamp- Run Lyric Arts Twitter.

Winona State University

In this role I collaborate with other committee members on promoting MSUSA across all seven state universities along with helping them implement creative strategies in promoting each issue campaign (Mental Health Support, Sexual violence Prevention, Lowering Textbook Costs and Diversity and Inclusive Excellence) across the school year. I also work with.

Winona, MN

As Student Coordinator of Marketing and Publicity for the Winona State Theatre and Dance Department it is my job to oversee all forms of publicity. This includes a Dance production in the spring as well as multiple main stage productions through out the year. I write press releases for Department shows, events and accomplishments while working closely with.

Winona, MN

ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC INFORMATION andLEAD PUBLIC RELATIONS WRITER (August 2014 - Present)As lead PR writer for the University Communications office, I continued my similar tasks in news writing for University events. As lead writer I manage a staff of 6-8 writers each semester and work with the lead photographer who manages a staff of 2-3.

Andover, Minnesota

I provide exceptional customer service along while utilizing strong organizational and multitasking skills to ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining a speed and accuracy of store procedures. I also assist in training and encouraging others to become successful baristas

Winona, Minnesota

As the Assistant Box Office Manager for the Great River Shakespeare Festival (GRSF) it is my responsibility to take ticket orders via Patron Manager and SalesForce database along with assisting the box office manager with various duties including ticket organization, event planning and group sales. I also assist patrons with any questions and concerns.

Anoka, MN

As the marketing intern for Lyric Arts Main Street Stage Theater it was my responsibility to create web content for the theatre's upcoming season, create multi-media content for use in the execution of digital marketing strategy and help plan the theatre's booth presence at the local community festival, Riverfest.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Alpha Psi Omega and Wenonah Players Double Major in Mass Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations as.

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