Manged the internal and external public relations efforts for Experience Grand Rapids. This involved, but wasn't limited to, the following tasks and responsibilities:- Wrote and distributed pitches and press releases to local and national media outlets- Managed project coordination for two PR firms- Assisted the social media team with content creation, channel audits, strategy implementation, etc.- Organized community outreach tools such as newsletters and blogs- Handled… Show more Manged the internal and external public relations efforts for Experience Grand Rapids. This involved, but wasn't limited to, the following tasks and responsibilities:- Wrote and distributed pitches and press releases to local and national media outlets- Managed project coordination for two PR firms- Assisted the social media team with content creation, channel audits, strategy implementation, etc.- Organized community outreach tools such as newsletters and blogs- Handled media interview coordination for leadership team as well as acting as the organization's spokesperson at times- Researched, invited and hosted media (influencer marketing)- Provided insight for crisis planning, communications and review- Worked alongside an eight person marketing team providing PR insight and assistance Show less

Wrote the articles for the annual report, handled social media accounts including Twitter and Facebook, blogged for the School of Communications

Managed a team of four to complete what is requested of the client. This involved being the direct contact for the client and organizing and assigning tasks to team members to meed client needs.

Created social media plans, prepared client proposals, media monitored, organized press packs, drafted news releases and e-alerts, setting up client events and blogging about events and photo shoots.

Developed 2014 Service to Children Awards event by creating the theme, contacting people that were involved with event, calling possible venues, entertainment, and vendors while recording all results in Excel and keeping documents updated for the event.