Happy for #HAPPO (...but what should I say?)

I’ll admit, it’s relatively easy for me to promote others & their efforts. When it comes to promoting myself & tooting my own horn, the task isn’t so effortless. I wouldn’t consider myself a PR pro, more like a pro-in-training or a newbie. So, here's my official bid for Help a PR pro Out day (Happo) (details here: http://helpaprproout.com/?p=189).

I’m looking a pr position that will allow me to nurture my creativity in a challenging & supportive environment. The following is a short list of my background & recent experience:

 

• 2004 graduate of the University of Cincinnati’s College of Business (Major: Marketing; Minor: Entrepreneurship/Family Business)

• I’ve held down a few part-time gigs, including a work-study job with the UC Libraries during my four years of study. (2000-2004). I have a soft spot for non-profits, having working with them in some form for the past ten years.

• One significant experience that exposed me to the world of public relations was my internship experience at a sports & entertainment pr firm. During my tenure there I learned how to use Bacon’s (now Cision); participated in guerilla marketing (street team) promotions for clients such as Cincinnati Bell, the Marvin Lewis Community Fund, Cincinnati Enquirer, etc.; and I assisted at the media center for the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon

• I recently completed an online course via Media Bistro on public relations basics, including assignments on how to create tactical plans, biographies, pitch letters, and news releases.

• Currently learning how to use Adobe Premiere Pro CS4. I’ve recently edited a intergenerational book discussion series using the software:

I’ve also created a teaser in iMovie to promote the series:

If anyone is interested in connecting, here’s how you can reach me:

Email: Shamekko [at] gmail [dot] com

Twitter: @shamekko & @snepromo

LinkedIn: <a href=”http://www.linkedin.com/in/snearly”>http://www.linkedin.com/in/snearly</a>

And as a bonus, here’s a collection of videos that I’ve edited and posted to my YouTube Vlog: http://www.youtube.com/user/513mekko#grid/user/7F3EC88B1EFBCF50

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