Chris Bashaw Email & Phone Number

Troutdale, Or, Us

Valencia, California

Pomona, California

• Manage media relations, guest relations and marketing activities for a public university's theatre department• Liaison with local print and online news outlets to promote theatre events and department news• Foster relationships with stakeholders such as regional high schools, senior centers and local government• Write feature articles, press releases, marketing emails and miscellaneous B2C copy for posters, flyers and brochures• Develop and execute social media campaigns to drive engagement and event attendance• Photograph theatre performances and special events; create video content such as trailers as-needed• Manage content on company website

Malibu, California

• Coordinated production of weekly newspaper publishing 45-50 stories per issue• Delegated deadline-driven production tasks and assignments to assistant editor and freelance staff• Reported on local government bodies such as City Council, Planning Commission and Public Safety Commission• Wrote human interest pieces on Malibu residents, local businesses, restaurants and issues• Photographed breaking news, feature stories, community events, food and sports• Generated story leads and scoops from fostered relationships with government officials and community leaders

Pomona, Ca

• Produced and pitched media releases for upcoming musical performances• Wrote feature articles about key faculty members for annual department newsletter• Managed box office sales, fulfilled online ticket orders and provided customer service

Pomona, Ca

• Developed and managed social media marketing campaigns• Wrote web articles promoting nonprofit company’s people, services, events and accomplishments• Wrote copy for print products such as press releases, brochures, advertisements and annual reports• Provided copy-editing support for executives, graphic designers and fellow copywriters

Claremont, Ca

• Wrote feature articles for pilot version of hybrid print/digital alumni newsletter• Introduced school’s revised mission and spread awareness of regional alumni groups• Researched and contacted alumni for success and human interest stories

Pomona, Ca

• Covered university administration beat for weekly college newspaper during statewide financial crisis• Researched current events and issues for relevant ties to readership• Assigned articles and provided guidance, copyediting and feedback for fellow students• Designed five-page news section layout with InDesign on tight deadlines