As a public relations intern, I helped the PR department develop and execute proactive and creative strategies to connect with media and earn coverage on behalf of EPIC’s clients. Additionally, I supported the PR department in daily functions including writing articles and media pitches, tracking placements, and reporting on media coverage—all while learning the processes of a full-service advertising agency. I absolutely loved it!

Fish Sticks Comedy has grown from a three-person team hoping to benefit a few organizations, to one that has performed coast-to-coast, having troupes in four locations (Dallas, Texas; Atlanta, Georgia; and Denver, Colorado being the others). I’ve had the opportunity to work with hundreds of organizations, entertain audiences of up to 4,000 people, as well as facilitate workshops for groups of varying sizes regarding performance, business/organizational communication, and team-building.

Two separate terms: Summer 2017, Summer 2018I’m grateful for my time serving Epikos Church. This multifaceted internship was structured heavily around organizational and interpersonal communication. My primary role was to provide research, written content, and editing services for our church-wide curriculum that served around 100 small groups. Given my proven abilities, I was also honored with the opportunity to assist new church members and baptismal candidates in writing their testimonies and communicating their faith stories publicly. I also collaborated with the Small Groups ministry staff in recruiting and interviewing volunteer leaders. This led to the responsibility of coaching and mentoring a team of five small group leaders. Overall, it was a challenging and rewarding experience; I loved how the internship seamlessly tied together my strongest core competencies with my heart for serving and helping others.

In addition to performance/character work, I helped organize the practical and technical aspects of around 150 shows, performances, and media events. On site, I built positive relationships with show hosts and event contacts and managed audience interactions in a wide variety of venues and environments.