Justin Brunner

Justin Brunner

Marketing and Internal Communications Professional, Freelance Writer

Greater Chicago Area

Past
  • Conference Planner at UPMC
Education
  • University of Pittsburgh
Connections
86 connections
Industry
Public Relations and Communications
Websites

Justin Brunner’s Summary

Currently seeking a corporate communications or account management position in the greater Chicago area.

My background includes a strong mix of communication skills and business acumen. My hope is to strengthen my account management, sales and measurement skills. Ultimately, I wish to work in a brand management or management consulting position.

Justin Brunner’s Specialties:

• Developing outside, inside and B2B client relationships
• Budget creation, analysis and cost control
• Internal & external corporate communication
• Media relations
• Digital and social media development
• Multiple large-scale project management
• Quantitative/Qualitative data analysis
• Event management, product launches
• Staff management and development


Justin Brunner’s Experience

  • Financial Advisor (training)

    Merrill Lynch

    (Public Company; MER; Financial Services industry)

    December 2008March 2009 (4 months)

    Provided strategic investment and planning services, meeting individual client needs. Primary skills at designated level included business planning, lead generation and meeting projected goals.

  • Business Assistant/Communications Representative

    UPMC

    (Non-Profit; Hospital & Health Care industry)

    2004December 2008 (4 years)

    Spearheaded a variety of internal communication pieces for nursing staff across three premier hospitals. Adept in communication planning, writing, editing, layout/design and budget creation both digitally and in print.

  • Public Relations Intern

    University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business

    (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

    December 2007April 2008 (5 months)

    While working full-time, took on this internship to develop recruiting materials for the school of business.

  • Conference Planner

    UPMC

    (Non-Profit; Hospital & Health Care industry)

    20032004 (1 year)

    Managed local, national and international conferences from inception to completion. Responsible for budget generation, advertising, registration, media, presentation materials and satisfaction measurement.


Justin Brunner’s Education

  • University of Pittsburgh

    BA , Media and Professional Communication , 20052008

    Professional certificates in:
    Corporate / Community Relations
    Public & Professional Writing

    Activities and Societies:
    CGS Student Government, University Senate, Public and Professional Writing Program, IABC/University of Pittsburgh, Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education

Additional Information

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Justin Brunner’s Interests:

Professional - account management, corporate communications, public relations, personnel management/development, integrated marketing communications, social and digital media Personal - tennis, travel, fine arts, volunteering, cooking

Justin Brunner’s Groups:

International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), University of Pittsburgh Alumni Association

  •    International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
  •    LGBT Professional Network - Global
  •    University of Pittsburgh Alumni Association
  •    University of Pittsburgh College of General Studies
  •    PROpenMic Members

Justin Brunner’s Honors:

2008 - "Outstanding Student of the Year" Award winner
2008 - Public/Professional Writing Competition, Honorable Mention
2008 - Founder, IABC University of Pittsburgh
Dean's List


Justin Brunner’s Contact Settings

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  • job inquiries
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