Susan Iskiwitch

Creative, high-level strategic-thinking media/communications professional well versed in new/emerging media technologies. Quality-focused with solid traditional media experience (local and national news organizations)—invaluable in garnering results for clients and employers. Excel in integrating digital media with traditional communications combined with the judgment to know which channel is most effective in reaching target audience.

Susan Iskiwitch’s Specialties:

Digital Communications, New Media, Online Media Outreach, News Media, Media Production, Media Relations, Television News, Television Programming, Public Relations, Social Media Programs, Strategies, and Performance Tracking, Publicity, Content Development, Presentations Development, Research, Writing

Susan Iskiwitch’s Experience

Digital Communications Consultant

Susan Iskiwitch

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

March 2009 — Present (5 months)

I can help your business integrate your current marketing efforts with the latest digital communications technologies. I am happy to meet with you to discuss your marketing goals and recommend how you can apply social media and other digital methods to meet those goals.
Consultant

AHC Consulting LLC

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

March 2009 — Present (5 months)

Partner with owner on integrating social media strategies and tactics into clients' communications campaigns.

Co-lead seminar series on social media. Recent topics include: Introduction to Social Media and a Workshop on Social Media Policy.
Consultant

Gangadharan and Iskiwitch LLC

(Information Technology and Services industry)

January 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)
Associate

Standing Partnership

(Privately Held; Public Relations and Communications industry)

June 2007 — March 2009 (1 year 10 months)

With experience in media relations, television news and social media, Susan provides council specifically related to social media strategy in the context of overall strategic communications plans.

Member of 10 client teams supporting the development and execution of corporate communications campaigns with an emphasis on new media. Develop social media components of communications plans and assist in implementation for clients. Design and administer client blogs. Research and write news releases, media alerts, fact sheets, backgrounders, newsletters, and web content for clients in diverse industries. Develop and manage relationships with local and industry-specific media resulting in effective coverage. Prepare project status reports.
Account Coordinator

Standing Partnership

(Privately Held; Public Relations and Communications industry)

June 2007 — December 2008 (1 year 7 months)
Intern

Standing Partnership

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

2007 — 2007 (less than a year)
Intern

CBS News

(Public Company; CBS; Broadcast Media industry)

June 2006 — August 2006 (3 months)

Gained in-depth understanding of national news network operations. One of only 70 interns selected from 1000+ applicants for this competitive internship opportunity.

Performed a wide range of assignments: wrote news pieces and scripts, logged tapes, coordinated scripts, conducted research and preliminary interviews, assisted during shoots, selected footage, answered viewer mail, and other duties.
Intern

KTVI-TV

(Broadcast Media industry)

January 2006 — May 2006 (5 months)

Learned best practices for PR professionals to reach the media and generate coverage. Served as liaison among viewers, public relations professionals, and programming production.

Contributed to the accurate reporting of an election. Stationed at St. Louis County Board of Elections and reported to Assignment Desk on elections returns.

Susan Iskiwitch’s Education

Washington University in St. Louis

M.B.A. , 2008 — 2011 (expected)
Kenyon College

B.A. , Political Science , 2003 — 2007

Activities and Societies:

NCAA (Indoor and Outdoor) Track and Field, Mentored incoming Freshmen as an Upper Classman Counselor, Student Employee, Kenyon Athletic Center
Washington University in St. Louis

Visiting Student , Political Science, Economics , 2006 — 2006

Researched and studied electoral politics, national security and civil liberties with prominent professors
Université Denis Diderot (Paris VII)

Visiting Student in French Language 2005 — 2005
Cranbrook Kingswood

2000 — 2003