COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
A. Bright Idea Public Relations, LLC
7/2005 - present

  • Public relations, marketing, writing and client services.
  • Public Outreach with the U.S. Army Non-Stockpile Materiel Project

    PRESS INTERN
    United States House of Representatives
    United States Congress, Rep Roscoe Bartlett
    Washington D.C.
    6/2003-8/2003

    Duties included:

  • Researching and writing press releases as well as ghost writing in place of press secretary
  • Developed media contact lists for local, state and national media outlets
  • Worked on organization of special events and press conferences

    References available upon request.

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    208 Archer Street
    Bel Air, MD 21014
    (410) 836-7180 office
    sarah@abrightideaonline.com
     

    Towson University
    Bachelor of Arts
    Political Science, Mass Communications double major specializing in International Relations and Public Relations
    May 2005

    Public Relations Society of America, Sponsorship Committee Chair

    Phi Theta Chapter of Phi Mu Fraternity, Alumni

    Certificate of Excellence - in recognition of outstanding performance by the faculty of the Department of Mass Communications and Communication Studies

    Philanthropy Award - in recognition of volunteer work with the Children's Miracle Network bestowed upon by the Phi Theta chapter of Phi Mu

    Habitat for Humanity, 2005 - present

    Children's Miracle Network, 2002-2005

    Jingle Bell Run - Arthritis Foundation, Winter 2004

    First hand experience and knowledge of U.S. Army public affairs and regulations.

    Knowledge of WIRED contact, U.S. Army contact management database

    Thorough training and representative experience of the U.S. Army Non-Stockpile Chemical Materiel Project

    Training in strategic and integrated communications, PR for non-profit organizations, all levels of communication research, public speaking, media relations and editing.

    Computer knowledge includes: Microsoft Windows 95-98, Me, and XP; Macintosh Apple; MS Word; MS Excel; PowerPoint; Works; MS Publisher; Outlook and SPSS.

    Trained in public speaking, public relations writing and tools to include: brochures, press releases, backgrounders, contact lists, newsletters, articles and editorials, press kits, direct mail pieces and complete public relation campaigns. Also trained in news writing, both hard news and featured story.

    Easily adjusts to any environment. Experienced military dependent whom is willing to travel and relocate anywhere.

    Superior leader and productive follower who works well under pressure.

    Practical International Experience: 4 years stationed in Ramstein, Germany. Member of the Model United Nations and participant in the World Youth Conference in The Hague, Netherlands to include over 15,000 youth from around the world. Representative of the United Nations Developmental Program and participant in the AP Gov't and Politics class trip to Berlin, Germany.