Ryan Self Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas, United States

Austin, Tx, United States

Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas

- Wrote, curated, and edited a weekly newsletter that summarized legislative accomplishments of the council member and provided background on ongoing policy initiatives- Wrote press releases for major events and announcements- Condensed complex policy information into talking points for the council member- Responded to media inquiries for interviews, statements, background information- Developed relationships with TV and print reporters covering City Hall- Coordinated with other offices on press conferences and major events- Developed talking points and prepped council member for public appearances

Bryan/College Station, Texas Area

Bryan/College Station, Texas Area

- Designed new logo and official seal to be used on all official Bush School SGA communications- Designed and distributed bi-monthly email, "SGA At a Glance," to all Bush School students, faculty and staff- Implemented new survey to solicit feedback from students on important issues- Responsible for maintaining and updating The Bush School SGA website- Managed The Bush School SGA Facebook and Twitter profiles

Abilene, Texas Area

PROJECT MANAGEMENT:- Responsible for all publicity efforts for 30-35 books published annually- Developed and executed marketing plans for individual book promotions- Coordinated with marketing team on mailouts to core audiencesSOCIAL MEDIA:- Responsible for the ACU Press Twitter and Facebook accounts- Grew Twitter following from 332 to over 1,800- Created content to post to the ACU Press blog on a regular basis- Conceptualized and launched book blogging program and an accompanying websiteCLIENT/AUTHOR RELATIONS:- Main contact for authors on status of marketing/publicity efforts- Created and distributed bi-weekly publicity reports to authors- Followed up on commitments made to authorsMEDIA RELATIONS:- Secured over 300 radio interviews with local, regional and nationally-syndicated radio and TV programs including K-LOVE, Good Day L.A., The Bob Dutko Show, Moody Radio, and Divine Calling- Secured interviews and coverage in regional and national publications including Inside Higher Ed, Publishers Weekly, The Christian Post, Today's Christian Living, and The Christian Chronicle- Secured coverage and reviews with blogs and online news sites including Everyday Health, Word Magazine,- Followed up on press kits via email, phone calls

Wrote a semi-weekly opinion column and attended editorial board meetings.- Was awarded "Best Columnist 2009" by peers

Filmed, edited and uploaded videos for the JMC network along with attending weekly Optimist meetings.

Master'S In Public Service And Administration, State And Local Government, Political Communication

Advertising/Public Relations, Political Science (Minor)

Activities and Societies: Kappa Tau Alpha Honor Society Phi Sigma Theta Honor Society Alpha Chi Honor Society Pope Fellows Scholar JMC.

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