Laura Shuck Email & Phone Number

Assisting Account Managers with projects for clients such as Ford Motor Company, and researching new business possibilities.

Responsible for the distribution of communication materials to employees at corporate headquarters and at locations throughout the U.S. and Europe. Edited and formatted information and managed the corporate Intranet.• Facilitated corporate Intranet, visible to more than 20,000 employees world-wide. Created graphics, researched company news, developed copy and uploaded content on a daily basis.• Directed Masco’s 2007 annual report cover photoshoot from conception through… Show more Responsible for the distribution of communication materials to employees at corporate headquarters and at locations throughout the U.S. and Europe. Edited and formatted information and managed the corporate Intranet.• Facilitated corporate Intranet, visible to more than 20,000 employees world-wide. Created graphics, researched company news, developed copy and uploaded content on a daily basis.• Directed Masco’s 2007 annual report cover photoshoot from conception through completion.• Developed product information brochures for distribution to building industry and media at major industry show. Collaborated with operating divisions to determine featured products, and developed copy to highlight unique selling points of new products and develop builder interest.• Updated product image and operating company logo libraries, interacting with operating divisions in U.S. and Europe to ensure that all product information was accurate and timely. Show less

Provided management with project support, processed department invoices, maintained department budgetary materials and provided general administrative support.• Researched vendors and secured a contract with Bulletin News, a news clipping service, to increase awareness of company, industry and economic news to more than 20,000 employees.• Maintained relationship and updated vendor with key words related to products and brands. • Assisted in the development and facilitation of a… Show more Provided management with project support, processed department invoices, maintained department budgetary materials and provided general administrative support.• Researched vendors and secured a contract with Bulletin News, a news clipping service, to increase awareness of company, industry and economic news to more than 20,000 employees.• Maintained relationship and updated vendor with key words related to products and brands. • Assisted in the development and facilitation of a $3 million department budget.• Accomplishments were recognized with promotion to position of Communications Specialist within one year of being hired. Show less

Provided six account managers with project support, maintained media lists and distributed press releases for clients including Masco and Henry Ford Health Systems.• Facilitated all local public relations activities for Habitat for Humanity-Detroit during the 2005 Jimmy Carter Work Project, maximizing media coverage and event visibility. • Provided on-site support to Masco Communications and Investor Relations departments during its Investor’s Conference. • Hired by Masco… Show more Provided six account managers with project support, maintained media lists and distributed press releases for clients including Masco and Henry Ford Health Systems.• Facilitated all local public relations activities for Habitat for Humanity-Detroit during the 2005 Jimmy Carter Work Project, maximizing media coverage and event visibility. • Provided on-site support to Masco Communications and Investor Relations departments during its Investor’s Conference. • Hired by Masco Corporation after completing internship Show less

Provided four account managers with project support, maintained media lists and distributed press releases. Assisted staff with basic administrative duties.• Organized regional automotive media event hosted by The Millerschine Group during the Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, MI.• Conducted online research into possible new business opportunities for the agency.

Professional Certificate, Graphic Design

B.A.A., Integrative Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi Omega