Amy Sawade

Current

• Public Relations Specialist at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Past

• Writer at GVSU News and Information Services
• Information Assistant at Flint Area Association of Realtors

Education

• Grand Valley State University
• Linden High School

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Public Relations and Communications

Amy Sawade’s Summary

I'm a highly motivated, determined young professional. As the Public Relations Specialist at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, I aim to position Meijer Gardens as one of the nation's most significant cultural destinations. I also manage Meijer Gardens' social media presence.

In love with the city of Grand Rapids, I spend my time exploring the shops and admiring the architecture. I received finished my undergraduate degree at Grand Valley State University. I look forward to enjoying a little extra free time, while preparing for the APR designation.

I currently serve as the PR Chair of AD2 West Michigan and I am also involved with West Michigan PRSA's Membership Committee.

Amy Sawade’s Specialties:

Media relations, internal communications, web design, social media, research, photography

Amy Sawade’s Experience

• Public Relations Specialist

  Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

  (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Museums and Institutions industry)

  January 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)

  As one of the leading cultural destinations in the nation, public relations is pivotal to FMG&SP. This position includes media relations, strategic planning, web 2.0 development, internal and external communications, event planning, public speaking and much more.

• Writer

  GVSU News and Information Services

  (Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

  February 2008 — May 2008 (4 months)

  Interviewing staff and faculty at GVSU, this position allowed me to sharpen my AP style skills and work on short deadlines.

• Information Assistant

  Flint Area Association of Realtors

  (Real Estate industry)

  November 2003 — April 2008 (4 years 6 months)

  Internal communications
  Media relations
  Technical support

Amy Sawade’s Education

• Grand Valley State University

  B.S. , Advertising and Public Relations , 2004 — 2009

  Graduated on April 25, 2009
  Cum Laude

  Activities and Societies:

  07/08 and 08/09 Vice President of PRSSA

• Linden High School

  2000 — 2008

Additional Information

Amy Sawade’s Interests:

Web design, social media, photography, networking, interior design, shopping, big cities, music

Amy Sawade’s Honors:

Michigan Association of Realtors Scholarship Trust (MARST) Recipient

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