Development Comm Assistant at Ohio University
Cincinnati Area
- Current
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- Development Communications Assistant at Ohio University
- Past
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- Marketing Associate at Ohio University
- Creative Development Intern at Lamar Advertising
- Global Communication Intern at General Electric
- Education
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- Ohio University
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- Industry
- Public Relations and Communications
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Paul Matson’s Summary
I have served a number of marketing, public relations and advertising internships, including both small agencies and Fortune 500 companies such as General Electric. I am seeking a position in the next year (post graduation) that utilizes all forms of both traditional and new media in a marketing communications setting.
Paul Matson’s Specialties:
I have gained valuable knowledge observing and working for companies such as Lamar Advertising, The Kempton Group, Coldstone Creamery, General Electric and Ohio University. I have a special interest in new and social media, and have the ability to utilizes these services effectively for various brand types. Additionally, I possess strong skills in both written and oral communication, and have competed in Lincoln Douglas debate at the national level.
Paul Matson’s Experience
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Development Communications Assistant
Ohio University
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
August 2008 — Present (1 year)
Prepare major funding proposals, press releases, promotional brochures, newsletters and other commuunications for Foundation trustees and other distinguished audiences. Additionally, I provide other documents, including the university alumni publication
"Ohio Today," web features on ohio.edu and others of the university's most visible external publications as well as provide correspondence for the vice president of university advancement. -
Marketing Associate
Ohio University
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
September 2007 — June 2008 (10 months)
Assisted with the development of all major Alumni publications, events and interactivity.
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Creative Development Intern
Lamar Advertising
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; LAMR; Marketing and Advertising industry)
November 2007 — January 2008 (3 months)
Assisted with client research and creative development for various regional advertising campaigns including Skyline Chili, Diamonds Rock, and 94.9 the Sound radio.
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Global Communication Intern
General Electric
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; GE; Financial Services industry)
May 2007 — September 2007 (5 months)
Worked on various marketing campaigns and engine line development, preparing marketing collateral, designing and purchasing giveaways, developing trade show exhibits and materials, and media releases published on ge.com.
Paul Matson’s Education
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Ohio University
BSJ , Public Relations , 2005 — 2009
- Activities and Societies:
- The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
President 2008-2009
Vice President 2007-2008
The Ohio University Forensics Speech & Debate Team
Lincoln-Douglas Debater
Additional Information
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Paul Matson’s Interests:
New media, triathlons, biking, rock climbing, independent movies, Italy, mobile technology, building websites, acoustic guitar, hand drumming, brand management, and creative advertising
Paul Matson’s Groups:
The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
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Paul Matson’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
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- new ventures
- expertise requests
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