Elyse Pugh, Dpa(C), Mpa Email & Phone Number

Assists in the planning of events by contacting vendors and managing attendees lists. Contributes in the brainstorming of ideas for designing printed advertising materials. Creates and maintains media lists. Contributes to social media content on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Created a marketing strategy for new program branding Collaborated with Girl Scouts of the USA in obtaining national news coverage for Girl Scouts of North-Central AL Pitched news stories to various media outletsObtained local news coverage from more than 8 publications in 6 monthsWrote press releases for the organizationUpdated media listsCreated quality content for weekly email newsletters to be sent to 8,000 volunteers Obtained and reported analytics for social media and emailsMentored the GIRL Media Squad and prepped them for media interviews and film projectsCreated quality content for girl skits and programsCreated captivating graphics for social media contentTook clear, quality photos at events to be used on social media

Pelham, Alabama, United States

Created a strategic plan to reach 2,200 students and raise awareness about a company ‘s brand within the college’s community Created strategic plans to raise awareness about companies’ brandsWrote press releases on topics such as the launch of new products Created website content, blog content, and advertising content

Birmingham, Alabama Area

Processed disability applications. Collected and summarized medical information. Called claimants for initial contact and for updated information regarding their disability applications. Made timely medical decisions on cases with the assistance of doctors on staff. Managed a high caseload. Met tight deadlines. Made accurate, timely decisions on cases.

Montgomery, Alabama Area

Supervised, led, and scheduled a team of five bartenders Trained new team members according to responsible serving laws of the state of AlabamaCreated menu items based on client preferences and themes for eventsRetained client base with exceptional communication and beverage serviceWrote and implemented an annual business plan Created business contracts for clients Maintained company’s Facebook and Instagram pages through paid and organic advertisingGrew Facebook page to 1,000 followers in less than one yearCreated marketing content

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

•Examined records of taxpayers for mathematical accuracy and compliance with state law •Contacted taxpayers and their representatives via phone, email, and business visits for the purpose of resolving unpaid tax liabilities and collecting delinquent taxes

Montgomery, Alabama Area

Processed food assistance applications for the elderly with unearned income.

Montgomery, Alabama

● Managed 50 phone calls and emails daily to correspond with insurance agents to send insurance policy documents and answer general questions on policies.● Maintained client database through the assignment of downloaded files from various agencies that are entered into the AMS database.

Montgomery, Al

● Created and edited new content for blog website that included social and technical aspects of stenography.

Reston, Va

● Created robust marketing materials such as press releases and media lists to promote contests and mental health awards.● Contributed to the written publication of the science, technology, and engineering think tank publication that focused on increasing awareness and participation in these fields through media tactics.

Washington, Dc

Senior Year AssessmentClient: National Black Child Development Institute Led a public relations team to complete a successful public relations campaign by executing all strategies and tactics▪ Created benchmarks using metrics to record progress of the strategic public relations campaign▪ Led, scheduled, and facilitated meetings with public relations team members and with clients▪ Wrote and monitored content for company’s Facebook page

Policecomplaints.Dc.Gov/

▪ Redacted files in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act▪ Conducted research using SWOT analysis to reach a target audience▪ Contributed to news releases that centered on the outreach efforts of the organization▪ Created database of clients that submitted applications to be reviewed by independent investigators

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Lifestyle Writer

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Lifestyle Writer ▪ Interviewed community members of the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas for news stories▪ Interviewed colleagues on their personal views of their college experiences▪ Wrote news stories about information collected from academic research and interviews

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Contributing writer—Performed academic research and interviewed community members from local areas for news stories

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Public Administration

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa)

Bachelor'S Degree, Public Relations

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