Grace Saad

Current

• Associate Account Executive at Mobility Public Relations
• Public Affairs Volunteer Intern at Mt. Hood National Forest

Past

• Public Relations Director at McComas Hall Theatre
• Public Relations Intern at Industrial Outreach Service
• News writer at The Reflector

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Education

• Mississippi State University

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Industry

Public Relations and Communications

Grace Saad’s Summary

I am a recent magna cum laude graduate from Mississippi State University with experience promoting mobile technologies, the arts and outreach services. My primary skills include news writing, photography, design, event planning, community relations, Web site auditing and situational analysis. I am proficient in the use of the Adobe design suite, including Illustrator and InDesign, as well as experienced in journalism and creative writing. Professionally, I want to grow with a company that is flexible, dynamic and creative. I am an intense personality with a passion for life and a go-getting spunk, and I refuse to accept anything less in an employer.

Grace Saad’s Specialties:

News writing, photography, graphic design, event planning, background analysis

Grace Saad’s Experience

• Associate Account Executive

  Mobility Public Relations

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

  October 2007 — Present (1 year 10 months)

  At Mobility Public Relations, we understand the almost unimaginable impact that mobile technologies have on the life of consumers. Our mission is to help companies in the mobility space realize their business objectives for outstanding results.
  
  I am extremely excited to join the MoPR team, and have been lending expertise to press lists, releases, editorial calendars and our very own Museum of Mobility History.

• Public Affairs Volunteer Intern

  Mt. Hood National Forest

  (Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)

  June 2007 — Present (2 years 2 months)

  I started working as a Visitor's Services volunteer last year (which prompted my move to Oregon), and am continuing my service this year by volunteering my extra time to help publicize the Mt. Hood National Forest Volunteer Program. For this position I will:
  
  Create a comprehensive communications plan
  Execute one-way and two-way communications methods to reach our target audiences
  Work on partnerships with relevant groups and potential donors
  Establish media relations
  Plan and execute special events
  Start a blogging and Web presence strategy
  Act as a student representative for the forest at important events
  
  YAY Mt. Hood! Come see me at Timberline Lodge. I'll give you a tour.

• Public Relations Director

  McComas Hall Theatre

  (Educational Institution; 1-10 employees; Performing Arts industry)

  January 2006 — May 2007 (1 year 5 months)

  *Designed posters, programs and all publicity items for theatre productions
  *Crafted press releases, feature stories and news articles to promote performances; printed in state and local publications
  *Planned and catered receptions after theatre performances
  *Photography and archiving
  *Created displays including photographs, biographies and synopses for performances
  *Acted as a liason for the theatre, giving theatre tours to small and large groups

• Public Relations Intern

  Industrial Outreach Service

  (Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Management Consulting industry)

  May 2006 — September 2006 (5 months)

  *Created new brochure, Web site, client briefing materials and photo archive for the organization
  *Planned 2006 National Lean Manufacturing Conference with Nissan in Canton, MS; included creating Web site for the conference, planning and designing the conference program and organizing a catered social event
  *Crafted press releases and news articles featured in state, local and national publications
  *Advised management on public relations' benefits and tactics

• News writer

  The Reflector

  (Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Newspapers industry)

  August 2005 — August 2006 (1 year 1 month)

  *Wrote national and world news articles, bi-weekly
  *3 articles chosen for inclusion in U-Wire, a nationally recognized forum for student journalists

Grace Saad’s Education

• Mississippi State University

  Bachelor of Arts , Communication: Public Relations , 2005 — 2007

  Special training includes: copy and layout, public relations organizations, case problems, interviewing, principles of persuasion and mass media and society

  Activities and Societies:

  BlackFriar's Drama Society, Lamda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society, Theatre MSU actress, Resident Assistant at Rice Hall, PRSSA

Additional Information

Grace Saad’s Interests:

Backpacking, canoeing, singing, piano, painting, horses, cooking, traveling, philosophy, religion, reading

Grace Saad’s Groups:

PRSSA: Portland, OR chapter

•    HARO--Help A Reporter Out

Grace Saad’s Honors:

*Magna Cum Laude graduate
*Nomination for Communication Senior of the Year
*Writer of the Week for The Reflector

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