
Student at University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon Area

Student at University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon Area
I'm a native Oregonian who has moved up and down the west coast. I currently reside in Eugene where I'm a full time student at the University of Oregon studying Journalism and Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations. I'm a social media addict who uses social networks to help maintain relationships, especially with my friends who live on the other side of the world.
Formerly published in the Oregon Daily Emerald as a reporter
Media Relations Experience
(Education Management industry)
September 2007 — Present (2 years 3 months)
My job is to increase awareness of the International Student Community at the University of Oregon. I mostly use Social Media to raise awareness, but I also employ traditional media relations tactics to get the attention of newspapers and other local media outlets. I also promote events that are produced by the International Student Association.
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Education Management industry)
January 2007 — May 2007 (5 months)
Assisted Public Relations Officer in creating media kit and
press release. Distributed fliers for International Week and Night. Researched previous media coverage for International Week and Night.
(Publishing industry)
January 2007 — May 2007 (5 months)
Assisted in raising awareness for KD Magazine by tabling and distributing fliers. Worked on creating a survey to gather information for the KD Magazine media kit. Helped start publicity newsletter for KD Magazine.
2005 — 2009
International Communication, social media, media relations, graphic design, information technology, mass media and communication.