Rachel Esterline

Current

Intern at AGP & Associates, Inc.
Public Relations and Media Relations Assistant at Come Recommended
Press Secretary at CMU Student Government Association

Member at Public Relations Student Society of America

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Past

Public Relations Intern & 2009 Founder's Award Recipient at Fahlgren Mortine Public Relations
Account Executive at Central Michigan Life
Account Executive at PR Central

Liaison at CMU PRSSA
Treasurer at PR Central
Public Relations Executive at Student Government Association
Publications Intern at Central Michigan University Public Relations & Marketing
Consultant at PR Central
Staff Reporter at Central Michigan Life

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Education

Central Michigan University

Recommended

6 people have recommended Rachel

Connections

165 connections

Industry

Public Relations and Communications

Rachel Esterline’s Summary

Public and media relations assistant at Come Recommended and intern at AGP & Associates.

Majoring in integrative public relations, a unique public relations program integrating journalism, broadcasting and communication courses. Minors in journalism and communication.

Graduating in May 2010 and seeking full-time employment.

Rachel Esterline’s Specialties:

public relations, writing, event planning, copyediting, design

Rachel Esterline’s Experience

Intern

AGP & Associates, Inc.

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

September 2009 — Present (3 months)

• Write press releases
• Write copy for brochures, direct mail and other marketing materials
Public Relations and Media Relations Assistant

Come Recommended

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

August 2009 — Present (4 months)

• Secure speaking engagements and guest blogger/columnist opportunities
• Communicating with alumni associations
• Draft media materials (i.e., press releases, e-mail pitches)
• Actively reach out to and follow-up with members of the media
• Monitor HARO/ProfNet for media opportunities
• Coordinate media interviews
Press Secretary

CMU Student Government Association

(Higher Education industry)

April 2009 — Present (8 months)

• Work with student media
• Oversee internal and external communications
• Write, edit and design promotional materials
• Manage Web site and blog
Member

Public Relations Student Society of America

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

September 2006 — Present (3 years 3 months)

• Served as chapter delegate at 2009 National Assembly
• Most involved member in Fall 2007 and Spring 2008
• Have been involved on various committees including Professional Development Committee, Fundraising Committee, and Parent's Brunch Committee
Public Relations Intern & 2009 Founder's Award Recipient

Fahlgren Mortine Public Relations

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

May 2009 — August 2009 (4 months)

• Perform research for new business accounts
• Pitch to national media, regional media, bloggers and tweeple
• Complete reports on public relations and media relations results
• Develop media lists and clip reports
Account Executive

Central Michigan Life

(Newspapers industry)

January 2009 — May 2009 (5 months)

• Maintain relationships with more than 40 assigned accounts
• Generate ideas and write copy for advertisements
• Sold total ad space worth $1,182.10 in January 2009
Account Executive

PR Central

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

September 2008 — May 2009 (9 months)

• Coordinate and edit promotional materials for client
• Organize communication plan, client meetings and account meetings
• Oversee assistant account executive and consultants
Liaison

CMU PRSSA

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

August 2008 — May 2009 (10 months)

• Acquired $1,500 for members attending a national conference
• Developed sponsorship materials for CMU’s regional conference
• Planned induction ceremony and member showcase event
Treasurer

PR Central

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

August 2008 — May 2009 (10 months)

• Manage finances and provide financial reports
• Assisted in planning 2008 Battle of the Bands, raising more than $200
Public Relations Executive

Student Government Association

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

August 2008 — May 2009 (10 months)

• Advise and assist committees with public relations and promotions
• Design and write newsletter
Publications Intern

Central Michigan University Public Relations & Marketing

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

May 2008 — December 2008 (8 months)

• Wrote stories for eight university publications
• Generated ideas and copy for advertisements and posters
• Developed copy for CMU Department of Journalism Web site
Consultant

PR Central

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

January 2008 — May 2008 (5 months)

• Provided public relations services to the Isabella County Recycling Center
• Surveyed students and evaluated on-campus recycling trends
Staff Reporter

Central Michigan Life

(Newspapers industry)

August 2007 — December 2007 (5 months)

• Reported on events such as the Michigan Story Festival
• Wrote features and reported basic news assignments

Rachel Esterline’s Education

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Applied Arts , Integrative Public Relations, Journalism, Communication , 2006 — 2010 (expected)

• Dean's List
• 2009 Allan Schoenberg Award Winner

Activities and Societies:

Public Relations Student Society of America, PR Central, Student Government Association