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Education
American University, Washington, DC
Master of Arts in Public Communications, August 2009
Webster University, Webster Groves, MO
Bachelor of Arts in Film, May 2008
Work Experience
Online Analyst (Intern), New Media Strategies
May 2009 – August 2009
• Collected online research to measure attitude and promote awareness
• Daily monitoring online for brand protection and crisis communications
• Audited hundreds of videos online to protect brands, copyrights
Voter File Manager, Jay Nixon for Governor (Missouri)
May 2008 – August 2008
• Designed and maintained database registry of voter information
• Directed survey research of over 200,000 constituents
• Identified undecided voters for communications campaign
Communications Experience
Editor-in-Chief, Highway 61 revised (St. Louis, MO)
May 2007 – August 2008
• Founding editor, reporter for online magazine/blog (www.61revised.com)
• Developed branding, established new local media property
• Created original short audio and video podcast segments
Consultant, Department of Commerce (Washington, DC)
October 2008 – December 2008
• Led YouTube video contest for the Digital TV transition
• Created online social network presence for campaign
• Produced original media to promote “Convert Now” contest
Consultant, Living Classrooms (Washington, DC)
January 2009 – May 2009
• Constructed strategic communications plan for non-profit
• Created Media Kit, Direct Mail, and website development
Skills
Communications: Wordpress, Dreamweaver, HTML, PHP, RSS, MySQL, Photoshop, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Aftereffects, Podcasting, SPSS
Computer: Proficient in Mac and PC operating systems, all Office applications, basic server and database management.
References
Jon Eick – Online Brand Manager, New Media Strategies
Email – Website
Josh Parolin – Deputy Field Director, Jay Nixon for Governor
Email – Website
Gabe Bullard – Broadcast Journalist, WFPL 88.5 (Louisville)
Email – Website
Matthew Nisbet - Communications Professor, American University
Email – Website