Michael Panelli Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, Ca

- Provide comprehensive public and media relations services to legal and non-legal clients for award-winning PR agency. - Maintain and establish professional relationships with clients and journalists alike. - Draft and proofread pitches and conduct media outreach regarding a variety of trending topics and news stories. - Draft, proofread and distribute press releases and communications documents to appropriate media contacts. - Correspond professionally via email and phone with attorneys, marketing directors, journalists and other industry professionals.

San Rafael, Ca

- Supported several legal and financial client accounts for award-winning public relations firm.- Drafted and edited pitches and conducted outreach and follow-up around trending industry topics. - Generated and maintained media lists containing journalists’ contact information.- Corresponded professionally with clients regarding media opportunities. - Assisted in scheduling interviews for client representatives with media professionals. - Prepared comprehensive reports of monthly activities for clients. - Maintained detailed records of media opportunities.

Sacramento, Ca

- Assisted Assemly Speaker’s press office with media and public relations.- Compiled news and press clippings to send to Speaker and her staff.- Researched relevant political news clips to create media reports.- Directed phone traffic from reporters and addressed press questions.- Pitched relevant stories to reporters.- Monitored news and social media outlets for breaking news alerts.

San Jose, Ca

- Lead editor of Justice Studies Department academic journal Themis, Volume I.- Supervised team of three associate editors in selecting and preparing essays for publication.- Individually edited and revised academic essays for publication with author’s consent.- Organized and prepared manuscript for publication.

- Assisted students of all levels with essay writing: grammar, mechanics, organization, and citation formats.- Corresponded professionally with faculty about student progress via email.- Composed original handouts to help students with grammar, clarity, and style. - Maintained detailed electronic records of tutoring sessions.- Prepared and taught one-hour workshops for 18-20 diverse students on punctuation and style. - Represented Writing Center at Gadway Academic Center and conducted tutoring sessions with Spartan athletes.- Acted as interim administrator while the Writing Center sought a replacement for the position.

Martinez, Ca

- Assisted a private defense attorney with criminal trials.- Transcribed and analyzed evidence pertaining to criminal trials. - Reviewed and read pre-trial motions for current and past cases.

Law

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Delta

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Justice Studies, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Sigma, SJSU Writing Center, Justice Studies Curriculum Committee