Public Relations Professional / Journalist for hire
Professional Information
Team-oriented, always on the lookout for an opportunity to learn new skills and improve. Have a great interest in the media world and would love to have a career in the industry.
Am fascinated with the PR agency work environment, which provides a bunch of adrenaline rushes. Being able to work with several clients simultaneously is challenging and yet rewarding when you see your client satisfied!
Languages
ENGLISH
MANDARIN
Skills
Work Experience
INTERN, Waggener Edstrom
Feb 2015 - Apr 2015
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Media Relations: Daily media monitoring, drafting materials (invitations, press release, speeches etc), develop and maintain media list, coordinating logistics and schedules for media personnel
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Client Servicing: Schedule and coordinate meetings, prepare reports and summaries
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, Epic PR
May 2013 - August 2013 (Intern)
September 2014 - December 2014 (Intern - Full Time)
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Media Relations: Media monitoring, preparation of press materials (press release, biographies etc), coordinating, planning and execution of media events, engaging media for events and announcements
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Client Servicing: Day-to-day liaising with clients, maintaining relationship
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Business Development: Part of team that won a retainer account with Yahoo! Southeast Asia
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Created pitch and part of team that pitched to Yahoo! SEA, served the account lead
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ACCOUNTS LEAD:
Launched:
Health & Fitness: CruCycle Alcohol: Rémy Martin
Entertainment: Amber Lounge Singapore 2014
Luxury Interiors: The Madison Group
ACCOUNTS SUPPORTED:
Fashion: Jack Wills
Architect: SPARK Architects Healthcare: Pfizer (Xalkori)
Alcohol: Mount Gay Rum, Cointreau E-Commerce: Groupon
Technology: HTC, FireEye F&B: The Providore
ARTIST MANAGEMENT
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Promoted Australian musician, Kid Mac, and his reality show, The Crew, which filmed an episode in Singapore as part of the Season 2.
WRITER, Popspoken
March 2013 - present
I contribute to the entertainment and issues beats.
I have an interest in writing reviews and issues that are currently 'hot' in society.
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Click here for my portfolio of writings on Popspoken.com!
EDUCATION FACILITATOR, Jurong Bird Park
May 2012 - June 2013
Lead school children between the ages of 7-12, in groups of 10-30 on tours of the bird park.
I teach them about the different species of birds that we have in the park and the importance of conservation.
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR
PHOTOGRAPHY
MICROSOFT WORD/ EXCEL/ POWERPOINT
iMOVIE
Full Resume
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2010 - present
2010 - present
Education
University at Buffalo
2011 - 2014
Graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2014 with a GPA of 3.45.
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Communication.
Placed on the University Undergraduate Dean's List for Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 semesters.
Was part of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).
References
Karen A. Swierski
Executive Director, JDRF
Adjunct Professor, Department of Communication, University at Buffalo