Marketing and Internal Communications Professional, Freelance Writer
Greater Chicago Area
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- Financial Advisor (training) at Merrill Lynch
- Business Assistant/Communications Representative at UPMC
- Public Relations Intern at University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
- Conference Planner at UPMC
- Education
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- University of Pittsburgh
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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
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Financial Advisor (training)
Merrill Lynch
(Public Company; MER; Financial Services industry)
December 2008 — March 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.
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Business Assistant/Communications Representative
UPMC
(Non-Profit; Hospital & Health Care industry)
2004 — December 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.
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Public Relations Intern
University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
December 2007 — April 2008 (5 months)
While working full-time, took on this internship to develop recruiting materials for the school of business.
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Conference Planner
UPMC
(Non-Profit; Hospital & Health Care industry)
2003 — 2004 (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
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University of Pittsburgh
BA , Media and Professional Communication , 2005 — 2008
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
Justin Brunner’s Websites:
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
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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
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