My agency has some wheels in motion and we are looking for a PR professional!  While this position is contingent on pending contracts, we are starting the search now so we can hit the ground running!  One of the non-listed benefits is working with me every day.  It’s not so bad.  Really.

Public Relations Account Executive

Company: From interactive websites to targeted, contemporary print publications, iostudio is a nationally recognized marketing company providing innovative Web, email, print and video solutions for local, regional and national clients. Over the last 13 years, we have grown into an award-winning, multi-million-dollar company built on the passion and ingenuity of a remarkable team of professionals who want more from a job than just bringing home a paycheck.

Named one of the 50 fastest-growing, privately owned companies in the region three years in a row, iostudio is all about finding the talented, dedicated few who flourish in the collaborative environment we offer. If you prefer to “change the world” instead of simply having a job, if you’re committed to doing the best work possible by joining forces with a talented, fast-growing team in Washington, DC, and Nashville, if you want to work for a company that offers opportunity, great benefits and a beautiful open office atmosphere, then contact us to learn more about this position.

Job Location: Washington, DC

Job Description: (Position Pending New Contracts)

iostudio is experiencing rapid growth and is seeking a talented and experienced Public Relations Account Executive. iostudio has a growing array of restaurant, nonprofit and retail clients in need of public relations services. We are looking for someone to oversee clients and projects, create fascinating and innovative promotional tactics, and position iostudio as an industry leader as a full-service marketing communications agency.

This position requires an expert ability to remain organized, work independently and think on your feet. The candidate we are looking for will:

• Independently write and edit news releases.
• Generate and maintain media lists.
• Create and execute PR plans for a diverse array of clients and companies.
• Be able to work comfortably with any outside vendor.
• Be able to develop, plan, organize and initiate grassroots marketing efforts.
• Oversee agency PR efforts and contribute to marketing initiatives.
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
• Travel up to 20 percent.

Minimum Requirements:

• B.S. or B.A. in public relations/advertising/marketing or related field.
• 3–5+ years of PR experience (agency or company).
• Previous restaurant and nonprofit experience preferred, but not required.
• Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills are essential. Ability to communicate ideas to employees, vendors, applicants and others in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint on a Mac or PC platform; PR programs (such as Cision, Vocus, MyMediaInfo, etc.); and other applicable software.
• Knowledge and ability to research information on the Web.
• A wide degree of maturity, independence, creativity and latitude is expected

For consideration, please submit resume and salary requirements to careers@iostudio.com. Only emailed submissions will be considered.

iostudio is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Here’s a fantastic opportunity to work in the fashion PR world for a top-notch agency! Great internship opportunity for a fashion forward individual looking to gain experience in working in fashion, brand development and PR

Job Description	Forty Weeks (www.fortyweeks.com), the leading strategy firm in the expectant and new parent space is looking for a fashion forward intern who has a firm grasp on the retail/wholesale market place to work on a launch of an international line here in the States. The selected candidate will undertake market research on brands, trends and trade shows as they relate to the client. Key projects will include involvement in market place and brand research, trend analysis, PR traffic and metrics, assisting with celebrity outreach via our LA office, influencer outreach via our New York team and overall brand development in close proximity to Forty Weeks founder, Julia Beck. We handle a carefully currated list of top-tier clients including foundations, media and manufacturers within our highly vertical space. This internship is through April 2011  – and will fill fast  as this type of project is not common to Washington, DC area agencies. Metro-accessible office in downtown Bethesda!
Qualifications	Fashion forward Knowledge and understanding of retail market place, brands Uber computer savvy Aware of Trends – interested in being part of the “next hot thing” Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Highly organized, creative and energetic Self-starter Great attitude Excellent problem solver Reliable LOVES getting involved with cool projects For more information e-mail Jules Galpin Jules@fortyweeks.com

1) Elissa Davis
Elissa Davis – @elissadavis, www.linkedin/in/elissadavis, elissadavis.com

I am Elissa Davis, a Senior Journalism and Mass Communication student at George Washington University who is currently desiring full-time employment opportunities beginning in mid-May.

I’m an innovator, who understands this converging world and the need to balance the traditional and the new to achieve success. My medium to do this is public relations and communications. I’m passionate about bringing information to people, businesses and communities in imaginative and expressive ways. I possess the experience, knowledge and work ethic to implement strategic and effective campaigns. Plain and simple, PR is where I thrive.

I’ve been fortunate to have a diverse set of internships and professional opportunities that have permitted me to practice and utilize communication techniques from numerous diverse perspectives. I’ve developed a comprehensive knowledge base of government, corporate, non-profit, social media and entertainment communications. Through my experiences I’ve learned to persevere through trying situations, never take no for an answer, work under extreme conditions, apply crisis communications, work within a large corporation, effectively utilize new media, and much more.

I flourish in a fast moving, high profile environment, where possibilities are unlimited. I’m very passionate about the world of public relations and I have the drive to work in this industries multi-faceted environment and achieve heretofore unbelievable results.

2) Lisa Atufunwa

I graduated in May 2009 from Michigan State University. I gained
experience in non-profit public relations and the human resources and
lifestyle industry. I am able to grasp information and tasks quickly.
I am able to adapt to any environment. Passionate, hard worker and
driven to help your organization achieve daily goals. I am motivated
to grow as a PR professional and continue building relationships
between clients, their target audience, journalists, and other PR
professionals.

I am a tech savvy and have a lot of experience with computers and
social media. I have a knack for finding information and resources,
whether if it is through the Internet or from my mental library. I
will go the extra mile in accomplishing tasks, even if it is working
at 11 p.m. I am eager to begin working in the public relations
industry and having the opportunity to showcase my talents.

For a detail listing of my background, please e-mail me at
lisa.atufunwa@gmail.com for a copy of my resume and connect with me on
Twitter (@lisaatufunwa) and/or LinkedIn
(www.linkedin.com/in/lisaatu09).

3) Jamie Favreau

Since Help a PR Pro Out day is today I thought I would write a brief description of what makes me a great hire.

I graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2008 in Communications Technology and have been working hard learning the field of Public Relations and communications since then.

My desire has always been to work in the communications industry. I have found social media to be my niche. I have worked for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society where I managed to form a partnership with Yelp. The time I spent there was constructive and I also had photos donated by General Motors and Wayne State University for invitations to the Leukemia Ball.

Since then I have built a community for FWIX, wrote proposals for projects which I bid on in my freelance work. I have been an avid participant and volunteer in Detroit. I have worked Module 09, Brand Camp U 09, invited to Ted x Detroit and am going to be working Ignite Detroit and Future Midwest 10. I was also the Champion for Detroit in the live event for #journchat this past August.

Why should you hire me?

1. Relationships are key and I have excellent interpersonal skills.

2. Able to cultivate new ideas and fresh outlook on life.

3. I am social media savvy and realize an integrated communications strategy will help solve some of the current problems.

4. Loves hockey, Detroit Red Wings, Team USA and everything involved with it.

5. Believes in Detroit but am willing to relocate to New York, Chicago, D.C. or San Fransisco.

6. Loves research and bookmarking so I could save you money by having some research done already!

7. I am looking for more of an entry level marketing position but I believe PR and marketing go hand in hand.

8. Have worked with a start up and a non profit organization. So I am capable of working in any kind of environment.

9. Freelancing has taught me about deadlines, creating good content, selling your ideas and various other things which can transfer to a great public relations job.

10. Sports and Entertainment have been in my blood for the past years but technology is my passion. I am driven to work for a growing company which is technology or hockey based and can feed my passion for growth.

Thank you.

@jfavreau :Twitter ID
Jamie_Favreau@yahoo.com

Happy HAPPO Day!  Here are some more terrific pitches that have come my way!

1) Elizabeth Glomb

Twitter: @eglomb
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/eglomb

You should hire me because I am a creative, hardworking, dedicated, and willing to take risks.  I always try to go the extra step in order to get the job done.  I am passionate about being good at my job, and hope that someone can be passionate and willing to take a risk on hiring me.  Enjoy the video… it was extremely fun to make, and hopefully you will see exactly how creative I can be.

2) Andrew Elwell

Andrew Elwell (@elwell620/http://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewleeelwell)
I am about to graduate magna cum laude from The George Washington
University with a degree in political communication.  Currently, I am
the Features Editor of the GW Cherry Tree, as well as an intern at a
global public affairs firm in Washington, DC.  I have a variety of
communications experience at non-profits, as well as media experience
in local media and at GW.   I’m a dedicated worker looking for an
opportunity to demonstrate my strengths.

3) Eli Baratz

About me:  Interest in entry-level and intern positions with PR firm in public affairs; 2007 Graduate of Indiana University, BA in Telecommunications and BA in International Relations; Contact: 317-626-7674 and elibaratz.eli@gmail.com

HAPPO Pitch: Applying John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success to Public Affairs Campaigns

Successful public affairs campaigns are a comprehensive endeavor involving grassroots mobilization, traditional and new media and high-level partnerships revolving around a central message intended to “win hearts and minds” of a target group which results in a desired behavior and action.  A winning public affairs campaign is run like a political campaign, strategy is developed at the top and tactics are carried out by every member of the team from the top to the bottom.  Thus, the ultimate success or failure of the campaign rests in how each individual performs their tasks in the context of the team.  Reflecting on experiences as a Field Organizer for a successful Presidential campaign[i] I believe the two most important individual traits required for people running an effective public affairs campaign are industriousness and enthusiasm.

Working as a Field Organizer in Indianapolis during the 2008 Presidential campaign I was struck by the similarities between the team dynamics of the campaign and team dynamics of successful sports teams.[ii] In fact, when I began to think about what I learned from the experience I immediately thought of John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success.  John Wooden, the most successful basketball coach ever[iii], developed his Pyramid of Success consisting of fifteen philosophical building blocks for success in basketball and at life.  The blocks are labeled with traits like poise and confidence with each block containing a short blurb related to that specific trait forming a pyramid that Mr. Wooden deems necessary for success in a team setting.[iv] The two cornerstones, the foundation, are industriousness and enthusiasm and Mr. Wooden writes, “To be strong, you have to have a strong foundation.[v]”  Since the strength of the foundation determines how strong the rest of an organization is, industriousness and enthusiasm must be high for an enterprise to be successful.

Industriousness is defined by Mr. Wooden as hard work.  “There is no substitute for hard work.   Worthwhile things come from hard work and careful planning.”  As an FO, hard work and careful planning were necessities.  Working seven days a week and anywhere between 12 and 24 hours a day, ensuring fifty volunteers showed up to canvass neighborhoods, signing up hundreds of new voters each week, planning an hour by hour schedule for election day; hard was required to complete every task.  Sweat equity was in abundance and without it the campaign would not have been successful at the grassroots level motivating new and undecided voters to take action.  The industriousness of each individual made the overall team effort a success.

Enthusiasm is the second building block in the foundation of Mr. Wooden’s pyramid.  He writes, “Your heart must be in your work.  Stimulate others.”  I believe this trait’s importance is often overlooked, but it is vital to success in a public affairs campaign.  I was working in a state, Indiana, which had not voted for a Democrat since Lyndon Johnson in 1964.  It was vital to believe that we could accomplish something rare and exude that confidence so that our volunteers and constituents believed they could make a difference if they got involved.  It worked.  A record number of people volunteered and more importantly, a record number of people got out of their homes and cast a vote.

So what does this mean for prospective employers interested in hiring me?  It means you will find a candidate who values hard work and a sense of mission that is vital in public affairs campaigns.  Along with strategic communications skills and a background in international relations, you will find a candidate that has experience with campaigns, constituent outreach and an ability to execute in a fast-paced team environment.  I would be a valuable addition to any PR firm’s public affairs team that is assisting organizations build enhanced reputations in Washington and achieve various public policy and business goals.

[ii] I am mostly referring to my own experiences playing high school tennis and baseball.  As examples of teams that operated at a high level (on-field ability and team chemistry) I look in the direction of my tennis teams.  One can scoff at the notion of learning valuable lessons from high school sports, but I do believe that they contain a certain level of intrinsic value that’s applicable to one’s future life.  Also, not to brag, but my high school has won 18 state tennis championships (most in the state) including one when I was a sophomore.  I also played #1 singles and was captain my final two years on the team.

[iii] John Wooden coached UCLA’s basketball team to 10 National Championships in a 12 year span.  He’s also a born and bred Hoosier, like me, so that has to count for something.

[iv] The Pyramid is a little corny and cliché, but I think someone who wins 88 straight games deserves to be taken seriously on some level.

[v] This applies to public affairs campaigns as well.  The foundation of a public affairs campaign can be interpreted as the intended message.  Without the right message, grassroots support and media outreach will ultimately lead to a failing campaign.

4) Larry Jones

With HAPPO just hours away, I have compiled some “pitches” from some VERY qualified pros!  Some are rising college seniors, some are pros that got crunched in the recession and others are looking for their next career move.  I didn’t give them any parameters for this, so some are longer/shorter than others.  Don’t confuse that with lack of passion – all are phenomenal.  Here are 8 HAPPO pitches (Why 8?  Cal Ripken.) – I’ve got another post of pitches coming later!  And now, in no particular order:

1) Matt Hannaford (mhannaford@comcast.net)

I earned my B.S. in Business Administration in the fall of 2006 and immediately completed my masters degree, both from California University of Pennsylvania. I earned my M.S. in Sport Management Studies in the spring of 2008. During my time as an undergraduate and graduate student I was able to gain varying degrees of experience in the PR field. As an undergraduate I was the director of marketing and promotions for two under-21 night clubs in the Pittsburgh, Pa., area. With these positions it was my responsibility to communicate with a radio station representative about upcoming events. I was also the key contact person during events.  After completing my undergraduate degree I became involved in the sports information department at California University of Pa., as a graduate assistant. I was responsible for taking care of media packs that included game notes and other pre-game information as well as updating media throughout contests to any changes in those notes or if an achievement / milestone was reached.

I’m currently working as a sports information director at The Catholic University of America in NE Washington, D.C., and it is my responsibility to act as the PR department, marketing department, statistician, publications department, and various other duties as they arise. My position is responsible for all press releases from the athletic department. This includes post-game stories, player of the week, all-american, and various other feature stories as well as being the contact person for all media. I am also responsible for marketing efforts, including halftime contests and pre-game giveaways. I also use Twitter and various other “traditional” marketing tools to encourage students to attend games. Additionally, I record all stats during games as the official record. In my office we also produce game programs, media guides, recruiting brochures, as well as various other marketing publications.

I am driven to pursue a career in public relations because I enjoy the variety of work. While there are likely many times that things just remain status quo it is those “crisis” moments that I enjoy the most. When under pressure to perform I feel that I shine. As the interim sports information director at California University of Pennsylvania I was charged with running all media relations duties as well as statistics from the NCAA Div. II East Regional Men’s Basketball Tournament while also maintaining my media responsibilities for our women’s basketball team competing about an hour away. After that tournament concluded, both of the Vulcans teams earned a bid to the Elite Eight. With the women’s team traveling to Kearney, Neb., while the men’s team traveled to Springfield, Mass., I was put to the test, not only in my organizational skills, but also my ability to work under intense pressure. In the week leading up to the Elite Eight tournaments there were conference calls as well as other responsibilities to maintain. This was also the week leading into spring break, when all of the spring sports teams travel south to take on opponents in warmer climates.

While my experience may look odd, working as a sports information director has prepared me for whatever I do. I have experience in many facets of the business world and I am ready to take the PR world by storm. I will bring new and innovative ideas not only as a PR pro, but also with a marketing mind. A successful PR campaign will integrate marketing, publications, and press releases. With my experience in all three I can be a strong asset with any company.

In 140 or less… Hire me bc with 4+ years of sports info. exp, I can do PR, MR, Marketing, Publications and more. Im a 5-tool player in PR!

2) Byron Johnson

Why hire me?  Because for 13 years I’ve excelled in the areas of media relations, public affairs, event planning, marketing communications, strategic planning, crisis and issues management and political advocacy. I’ve launched nation-wide health care initiatives and grassroots organizational structures for companies from the ground up.  I’ve had the pleasure of working with chief executives to address crisis issues and turn potentially damaging incidents into educational moments on a national stage.  With experience working in healthcare, transportation and the environmental sectors, I work extremely well under pressure, and am a pro at handling multiple projects with competing deadlines.

For more information about my background, please click here or to connect with me, visit me on Twitter @byron_johnson.

I once successfully partnered with pizza restaurants during SuperBowl week to promote awareness of available diabetes education and resource materials.  I would love to share the details of that campaign with you during an interview.

3) Erica Lawton

Erica Lawton (@ericalawton / www.linkedin.com/in/ericalawton): “I am smart, driven, and passionate about communication and people. I am just starting my career, and I am eager to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity to prove myself as an up-and-coming professional. With my academic background and internship experience, I am confident that I am an excellent candidate!”

4) Paige Jorgensen

Hi there, my name is Paige Jorgensen and I am PR student at Marquette University graduating in May. Born and raised in the Midwest, I am ready to the below freezing weather behind for DC. I have Hill experience as a press intern for Senator Max Baucus, but I am looking to break into the nonprofit or private sector doing entry-level PR, communications or fundraising. My strengths lie in writing and ability to think on my feet, and I have great interest and  experience in writing fundraising proposals for my school. To find out more information about me or my experiences, please visit my website paigemjorgensen.weebly.com, blog Relocation Remedies paigemichele.wordpress.com or email me at jorgensen.paige@gmail.com. I am completely devoted to any job, even if it means clean up after the Senator’s Bischon Frise!

5) Ally Mann

Allyson Mann (@allymann / www.linkedin.com/in/allysonmann):

Honors senior graduating in May from Indiana University
Implementing a social media promotional campaign that I personally created to various departments throughout my university
Real life internship experience with PR writing, pitching, obtaining print and online hits in varying markets and I am proficient using industry software like Cision and Vocus
Eager to leave the Midwest and fulfill my dream of beginning a career in Washington, DC

Most valuable traits include my attention to detail, outgoing personality, extremely diligent work ethic, fresh point of view and excitement for the PR industry
Entry-level hire with diverse experience in corporate public relations, sales, promotions and social media outreach

When do I start?!

6) Stephanie Majercik

7) Laura Peck

The wonderful idea of Help A PR Professional Out (or #HAPPO) has really made me think about how I define myself. I can give you the basic first introduction pitch: A senior public relations student at Penn State graduating with minors in English, sociology and international studies. I could tell you that I picked my minors because at the end of the day I love to read, write, figure out why people do what they do and travel.

I could tell you that I have a lot of experience. I interned at Mullen Pittsburgh and was the day-to-day contact for a pro bono client. I helped co-found Penn State’s first student-run PR firm, Happy Valley Communications. That I am the Director of Chapter Developments for Penn State’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and the Director of Technology for Count Centre County, Penn State’s National Bateman Case Study Competition campaign.

But at the end of the day this hasn’t told you anything about me. It hasn’t told you that I love creative brainstorming above almost anything else. That I love watching Jeopardy but would never have to the guts to go on it. That I’ve caught the twitter and blogging bug. That I love homemade bake goods and old movies. That I’m excited to graduate, because I know what I want to do for the rest of my life. Or that I sprained my ankle when I was four by jumping off my bed wearing a wonder woman cape because I thought I could fly.

What I can tell you is that at the end of the day, if you take the chance on me, you won’t be disappointed.

8 ) Emilie O’Toole

If I were an office supply, I would be a Post-It note.

And that is exactly why you should hire me.

Now hear me out here! Why, you might ask, should you care at all that I would be a Post-It note? Well, I share several important qualities with my favorite stationary tool. Like a Post-It note, I always stick to the task at hand, I am a team player and I am a skilled and artful communicator.

Sticking to it. Post-It notes always stick to critical surfaces and so do I. Well, not surfaces, per say. My stick to it attitude comes in the form of dedication and hard work. I am committed to every project, dream, activity and idea that I pursue. I take pride in what I do and I am always willing to put in the extra hours to see that a project is done  and done well.

Internships with Senator Amy Klobuchar’s press office, APCO Worldwide, Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications and the Al Franken for Senate campaign have all taught me the importance of commitment to success. Focusing on the work in front of you is essential, even if it isn’t always the most glamorous. In each internship, every job was vital to the flow of the office, even if I was simply delivering a message to the Senate floor, clipping articles for a client or knocking on doors to get out the vote. I did it all to the best of my ability and with a smile. And to tell you truth, I really enjoyed the work and took pride in it.

Team work. A stack of Post-its is the dream team of office supplies and I am the ultimate team player. I love being a part of something bigger than myself. Throughout college, my involvement with Boston University’s PRSSA chapter has taught me the importance of teamwork. As a member of the executive board and director of our student-run firm, working to be both an active leader and team member has been essential to the success of the chapter. I have truly honed my skills as a leader and team member. The agency has seen its share of problems this year and I have faced each one head on with my team. From clients quitting to agency staffers falling short on their obligations, we have worked together to find solutions and I come out on the other side of each roadblock with a better understanding of what it means to be a leader. I am proud of the work the staff and I have done this year to improve the agency.

Team members come in all different varieties, much like the multi-colored stacks of Post-It notes that fill my desk drawers. I have learned the importance of the ability to work with different types of personalities and people. My easy going and light hearted personality has certainly helped me do this. Everyone brings something to the table, no matter what their position.

The Great Communicator. The purpose of a Post-It note is to communicate a message, whatever it may be. A grocery list. A reminder. A simple note to show someone you care. I know that this may seem like an absurd comparison, but I think I have succeeded in getting my message across to you. I am a highly motivated and creative communicator looking to sink my teeth into a career in public relations. I am an idealist, looking for an opportunity to make the world around me a better place through creative thinking, strategic planning and most importantly, action. I am an organized self starter who always gets the job done, cares passionately about my work and is loyal through and through. I am exactly the eager and insightful PR professional you need.

And I’m certainly the most useful Post-It you’ll ever meet!

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I am a senior public relations major and business administration minor at Boston University, searching at the intersection of government, public affairs and communications for my first job. My experiences with agency life have been phenomenal and I would love to pursue a career there. I am also interested in government communications work, on the Hill or in a government agency.

Keep the conversation going! Feel free to check out my resume, follow me on Twitter, connect with me on LinkedIn or send me an email.

NOTE FROM MIKE: As we continue to march towards HAPPO on Feb. 19, I will feature job-hunters on this site.  I am very happy to introduce Emily Heend to you.  Emily was an all-star intern with my company a few years back and, like many others in her position, is working her way into the PR industry.  She’s someone I would want on my team for any project!  Contact her at emily.heend@gmail.com and read more of her work at www.arlingtonunwired.com.

Guest HAPPO Pitch by Emily Heend

I have drive.  For example, the day I got my driver’s license, I knew I would not be content until I had a car that I could call my own. I also knew that when I arrived home, a silver Audi tied in red ribbon would not be awaiting me, as it always had been in my dreams.  According to my parents, the only way that I would ever get my own car would be if I contributed a sizeable portion of the payment and put in the hours researching and learning the ins and outs of every potential car that might be a reasonable fit for me.  The desire to have my own car took on a life of it’s own, and I spent countless hours on the Internet researching and perusing used car listings. In no time at all, it is safe to say, I knew everything about Toyota and Honda, from model to miles per gallon to standard pricing per year – you name it, I knew it. After what felt like an eternity (approximately 3 months), I was the proud owner of a lightly used, silver Honda Civic LX.  The day I drove my car off the lot was the first night that visions of cars did not consume my dreams. It would only be a matter of time, however, until I found a new goal to chase.

This relentless drive and determination extends beyond my personal life and defines my professional character as well. I had always been a little weary about Twitter (never particularly interested in making my personal life public), but I realized that social media is the wave of the future and so I decided to push my reservations aside and allow myself to catch the Twitter bug. I took it upon myself to immerse myself in social media literature and become an active member of the Web2.0 world.  Between Groundswell, my weekly Dan Zarrella e-mail updates, and Seth Godin’s blog, to name just a few resources, there are simply just not enough hours in the day to get my hands on all of the literature I want to absorb.   In addition, I made a proactive move and took my company’s latent Twitter account for their Arlington events website and created an active twitter presence to benefit the company and improve my own social media prowess.  To date, social media is my Everest, and if the past is any indicator of the present, I will not be content until I am Web2.0 guru.

Some might say that my obsessive drive can sometimes be a curse. For example, I have been known to scour every mall within a 30 mile radius for days looking for the perfect dress, but hey, what girl wouldn’t?!  In a professional environment, however, I believe that unyielding drive can only be a blessing.  Not only do I finish projects, but I also aim to exceed expectations.  I will put in the hours and I will not be content until the finished product measures up to my own high standards. Drive, motivation, perseverance.  Three qualities that only begin to describe the contributions that I would bring to a PR company.