Category: PUBLIC-RELATIONS

         PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER       Summary     A growing professional who blends academic training in recreation and sports management with hands on experience in operations, communications, media, and public relations. With a diverse background in the sports and event industry, I have gained an appreciation of what it means to work hard, manage time and roll with the punches. As a creative and logical hybrid, I tackle every opportunity with enthusiasm and determination and am always looking for a chance to learn.       Highlights         3.5+ years in sports & event industry  Prepared press releases, event highlights, blog posts, media advisories & distributed news through various media channels Generated creative content for official websites, social media platforms, and emails  Computer proficient in Apple, Windows, Adobe Photoshop, Cision and Vocus  Recipient of Best B2C Marketing Team at the 2014 Utah Marketing Awards             Accomplishments    Recipient of Best B2C Marketing Team at the 2014 Utah Marketing Awards      Experience     05/2014   to   Current     Public Relations Manager    Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Main media contact for The Color Run, The Color Run Night and Electric Run  Established mutually beneficial relationships between organization and media, sponsors, charities, and runners  Member of creative content team generating copywriting and content for all social media platforms and website  Created & distributed press releases, media advisories, and media packets for over 240+ events in North America  Set up interviews between staff and media along with training the staff with talking points and FAQ's  Updated press page on website, monitored Wikipedia page, and managed press email address  Analyzed media coverage and compile comprehensive information about the company for the media         10/2012   to   05/2014     Winter Olympic Games Press Attaché    Company Name   －   City  ,   State    * Prepared press releases, event highlights, media advisories, blog posts and distributed news on various media channels * Prepared, posted and maintained content for the official website, social media platforms and membership e-newsletter * Coordinated & facilitated athlete interviews, photo-shoots, video-shoots and appearances with local and national media * Creatively pitched stories to local and national media about athletes and organization * Assisted in creating and implementing fundraising initiatives directed towards membership and community * Main point of contact for media at 2014 Olympic Team Trials and assisted in all phases of planning & execution of the event * Handled all media requests, press conferences, questions, managing victory and event coverage for short track team * Facilitated interview requests between coaches, athletes, staff and the media * Managed relationships between organization and media while working closely with venue management       06/2012   to   10/2012     Foundation Associate    Company Name   －   City  ,   State    * Assisted with charity section of official website and Foundation Facebook page * Scheduled and managed volunteers, 50/50 raffle program and silent auction for all home games * Planned and executed team fundraising events including Chicago Fire White Party, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Fire Brews and Bites and Molly's Cupcake fundraiser       09/2011   to   06/2012     Front Office Intern    Company Name   －   City  ,   State    * Planned, promoted and executed the Duke's Kids Club, Reading Wranglers program & team appearances in the community * Planned and executed post-game autograph sessions, watch parties and season ticket holder events * Assisted in merchandising and budgeting by running the team shop both in game and online * Assisted heavily with media relations in producing team game notes and post game notes       08/2001   to   06/2012     Red Rock Raptors U9-U17 Girls Soccer Teams - Assistant Coach    Company Name   －   City  ,   State    * Prepared documents and filed pleadings in various Nevada courts * Interacted daily with clients to ensure their satisfaction with each case Leadership * Taught the game of soccer by providing technical and tactical skill training 2-3 times per week * Coordinated tournament, game participation and registered team players * Actively participated in all phases of the training, coaching, and preparation of the soccer team * Acted as Head Coach when necessary and as a mentor to young girls       05/2011   to   08/2011     Game & Team Operations Intern    Company Name   －   City  ,   State    * Assisted with various pre-game and half-time promotions throughout the entire season * Secured pre-game color guard, national anthem singers, walk of champion participants and volunteers * Referee liaison for the 2011 CONCACAF-Gold Cup while also handling referee & team transportation        Education          Bachelors of Science  :   Recreation Management    University of Nevada Las Vegas   －   City  ,   State  ,   US    University of Nevada Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada // December 2012 * Bachelors of Science in Recreation Management with a concentration of Sports Management        Certifications    P.A      Professional Affiliations    of creative content team generating copywriting and content for all social media platforms and website      Presentations    Handled all media requests, press conferences, questions, managing victory and event coverage for short track team      Skills    Clients, Legal Assistant, Satisfaction, Training, Coaching, Mentor, Public Relations, Fundraising, Copywriting, Budgeting, Media Relations, Merchandising, Games, Adobe Photoshop, B2c, Marketing, Photoshop, Associate, Liaison, Operations