Carey Spence

Current

• Account Executive at Waggener Edstrom Worldwide

Past

• International Business Development Specialist at City of Fort Worth Office of International Affairs
• International Marketing Coordinator at City of Fort Worth Office of International Affairs
• Communications Specialist at Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association

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Education

• Texas Christian University

Recommended

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Connections

118 connections

Industry

Public Relations and Communications

Websites

• My Company

Carey Spence’s Summary

Creative problem-solver who thrives in an international business environment, with diverse knowledge and practical work experience in business development and recruitment, protocol, public relations, marketing and graphic design. Expert knowledge of PC and Macintosh-based Adobe Creative Suite 2 and Microsoft Office Suite; familiar with the Spanish language, both written and oral. A team-player who handles multi-tasking and pressure with professional poise and cultural flare.

Carey Spence’s Specialties:

public relations, marketing, technology, fundraising, business matching, multi-lingual marketing campaigns, graphic design, event management, business development

Carey Spence’s Experience

• Account Executive

  Waggener Edstrom Worldwide

  (Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

  June 2007 — Present (2 years 6 months)

  Public and analyst relations for Microsoft Services, Customer Service & Support, and Microsoft Learning.

• International Business Development Specialist

  City of Fort Worth Office of International Affairs

  (Government Agency; 5001-10,000 employees; Government Administration industry)

  April 2006 — June 2007 (1 year 3 months)

  — Provided international trade and marketing/graphic design-related counseling to small and medium-sized businesses
  — Received foreign dignitaries and international visitors, including government officials and business executives
  — Facilitated business-to-business matching of Fort Worth and national/international companies in aviation, transportation, natural stone industries, etc.
  — Recruited foreign direct investment for the City of Fort Worth and promote local businesses through international trade missions, seminars and business networks
  — Coordinated media relations of the Fort Worth International Center through integrated marketing campaigns including advertisements, feature stories, press releases and press conferences
  — Managed the image of the Fort Worth International Center through coordination and creation of marketing materials, press relationships and international contact database

• International Marketing Coordinator

  City of Fort Worth Office of International Affairs

  (Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; International Affairs industry)

  December 2004 — April 2006 (1 year 5 months)

• Communications Specialist

  Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association

  (Public Company; 11-50 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

  August 2004 — December 2004 (5 months)

Carey Spence’s Education

• Texas Christian University

  Bachelor of Science , Advertising and Public Relations , 2000 — 2004

  Activities and Societies:

  TCU Daily Skiff, PRSSA, TCU London Centre, TCU Theatre, TCU Choral Union

Additional Information

Carey Spence’s Websites:

• My Company

Carey Spence’s Interests:

graphic design and photography

Carey Spence’s Groups:

Public Relations Society of America, Harris Methodist Heath Exchange [Executive Committee], Fort Worth Sister Cities International [Board of Directors - Young Professionals], World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth

•    Texas Christian University Alumni
•    SeattleArtists.com Local Artists Network

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