I'm a hardworking and enthusiastic communications professional in Seattle, WA seeking to prove my talent, initiative and social media savvy will benefit your clients. Graduating from Pacific Lutheran University in 2006, I have a BA in Communication: PR emphasis with Marketing and Studio Art minors. As Contributing Writer for Seattlest.com, I specialize in nonprofit features with additional coverage in arts, events and social media. Past experience includes over two years with leading media agency, OMD Seattle, as well as internships with government and nonprofit organizations. On this site you will find my resume, writing samples and more. Please take a look and don't hesitate to contact me should you have any questions. Thank you for your time!
I am extremely driven with a passion for the communications industry. From PR to marketing, advertising, event planning and social media; I love it all! My other interests include photography (I take my camera with me everywhere I go), writing (I also keep a notepad and pen as you never know when inspiration may strike), pop culture and traveling. In my free time I can usually be found spending time with my family/friends, volunteering with Purrfect Pals, shopping for shoes or seeing a live band.
Contributing Writer, Seattlest.com, Seattle, WA (March 2010 present)
• Specialize in nonprofit features for city-centric blog on the Gothamist network.
• Additional coverage includes social media, technology, arts and events.
• Create posts in Moveable Type using HTML and photos from the Seattlest Flickr pool.
Broadcast Negotiator, OMD, Seattle, WA (February 2008 April 2009)
• Effectively communicate client goals and negotiate rates to place successful TV/radio ad schedules.
• Utilize complex data systems (DDS/Donovan, Datatech) and Nielsen/Arbitron rating systems.
• Conduct pre and post-buy analysis to ensure client budgets are spent efficiently to maximize ROI.
• Train and mentor Assistant Negotiators and intern staff.
Assistant Negotiator, OMD, Seattle, WA (November 2006 February 2008)
• Assist senior media buying staff with data entry, distribution and confirmation of media orders.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies for agency and station accounting staff.
• Collect and analyze weekly post reports to ensure media schedules deliver as ordered.
Government Relations Intern, City of Lakewood, Lakewood, WA (May 2005 August 2005)
• Research and write articles for official City of Lakewood publications under strict deadlines.
• Took initiative to assist with event coordination and media relations for the Parks Dept.
PRESS RELEASE
March 29, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Information:
Amanda Feller,
Asst. Professor of Communication
(253) 535-****
School of the Arts and Communication Week
TACOMA, Wash. - Pacific Lutheran University will be hosting School of the Arts and Communication Week from Friday March 31 through April 8, 2006. The event which is also known as SOAC Week will consist of a variety of guest speaker presentations, workshops and events focusing on the theme of the health of art and communication.
PLU is pleased to announce that this years SOAC Week will launch with a special guest lecture by Steinar Bryn of Norway. He currently serves as the director of the Democracy, Human Rights and Peaceful Conflict Resolution project at the Nansen Academy (Nansenskolen) in Lillehammer, Norway. In addition to many other notable accomplishments, Bryn has performed extensive work to foster dialogue among ethnic groups in the Balkan states. He will be presenting at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 31, in Xavier 201 to share his communication expertise with an emphasis on his conflict and peace efforts.
SOAC Week will continue with contributions from local area professionals including representatives from Owen Media, Waggener Edstrom and The News Tribune. Currently scheduled sessions include topics like journalism, public relations, conflict management, event planning, graphic design and theatre. Dont miss this great opportunity to learn about the many different ways the arts and communication can be applied to the working world.
Please note that all students, faculty and staff are invited to attend SOAC Week events and all communication majors are required to attend at least three events throughout the week. Complete schedules of events are available in Ingram Hall or by e-mail request.
Please e-mail ***_plu.edu for more information.
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June 22, 2005
Sara Millbauer, Recreation Coordinator
(253) 589-****
Skatewave 2005 Demo Tour
LAKEWOOD, Wash. - The 2005 Skatewave National Demo Tour will be stopping by Lakewoods own Harry Todd Park on Saturday, August 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The purpose of the event is to give riders the opportunity to try out the Skatewave 3.0 equipment as well as to raise support for establishing a skate park in the community.
The demo will feature a variety of obstacles including a 4x8 quarter pipe, a 4x8 bank and multiple rails. There will also be free giveaways, an interactive riding demo and several experts on hand to provide instruction and answer questions.
In order to use the demo equipment all riders must sign a waiver (those under 18 require parent or guardian signature) and wear a helmet. Harry Todd Park is located at 8702 North Thorne Lane, Lakewood, WA 98498.
Please call (253) 589-**** for more information.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION - PLEASE CHECK BACK SOON FOR WRITING SAMPLES.
Fourth of July 2005 Enforcement Efforts Pay Off
While families and friends gathered to celebrate their independence, the Lakewood Police were hard at work. Throughout the weekend of July 3rd, 4th and 5th they received a total of 768 calls for service with 226 regarding fireworks. This is a great increase from the 185 calls they receive on an average day. Anticipating such results LPD made many preventative efforts. Among the most beneficial was fielding several extra Officers to respond exclusively to fireworks calls. They also did their part prior to the holiday by conducting an extensive education and awareness campaign. This included distributing several thousand flyers with an emphasis on reaching those in areas that have received a high density of fireworks calls in the past. They also placed these educational flyers at every fireworks stand in Lakewood. In addition to the flyers they also delivered their message to the public through various media outlets like the Citys website, Lakewood City Happenings, The News Tribune and KIRO 7. As a result of their many efforts the Fourth of July fireworks celebration was a success. A total of 28 citations were issued for illegal fireworks activity and no other significant incidents were reported. Thank you to all of the officers at the Lakewood Police Department for helping make this a safe and enjoyable holiday.
*This article appeared in the bi-weekly City of Lakewood, WA publication "Lakewood City Happenings" on July 15, 2005.
Caring for Kids Ready to Learn Fair
Will your child be ready to start school this September? The Caring for Kids Ready to Learn Fair can help! The fair is designed to assist children in need to prepare for school in the fall. It will take place on Saturday, August 20, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Lochburn Middle School. It is open to students in the Clover Park, University Place and Steilacoom School Districts who qualify for free or reduced lunch at school. Sponsored by Caring for Kids, Soundview UniServ Council & The City of Lakewood, the event will feature a variety of free goods and services. Among those available are free new and slightly used clothing, brand new school supplies and free sports physicals. There will also be immunizations, haircuts, books and more. Kiwanis will have a limited supply of free bicycles and Lakewood First Lions will provide vision and hearing screenings. There will also be $5 bike helmets and a free lunch. The Fire Department and State Patrol will also join in the festivities. Lochburn Middle School is located at 5431 Steilacoom Blvd, Lakewood, WA. Supplies will be located in the cafeteria and clothing will be in the gymnasium. Also, please do not forget to bring your current immunization records if your child needs shots.
*This article appeared in the bi-weekly City of Lakewood, WA publication "Lakewood City Happenings" on August 12, 2005.
Bridgeport Way Closure
Bridgeport Way will be closed between Lakewood and University Place for the Leach Creek Culvert Replacement Project. Bridgeport Way SW will be closed for approximately two weeks beginning July 23, 2005, to allow for the placement of a new culvert at Leach Creek. From University Place (southbound) the road will be closed at 67th Avenue. From Lakewood (northbound) the road will be closed at Meadow Park Road with local access provided for the residents who live between Meadow Park Road and Leach Creek. A detour route will be in place during the road closure (see detour map). The entire project should be completed by mid-September. This is a joint project between the City of Lakewood and the City of University Place. Currently the Leach Creek culvert, located underneath Bridgeport Way SW, is only 5 in diameter. Its replacement will be a bottomless box or 3-sided culvert that is approximately 30 wide. The increase in size will improve fish passage and thus open up new spawning habitat for salmon and other fish further upstream. The approximate cost for the project is $1,320,000. The project is funded by grants from the State Salmon Recovery Funding Board in the amount of $818,000. Lakewood and University Place will equally pay the remaining balance.
Service Spotlight: Animal Control Officer Randy Richards
Lakewood's Animal Control Officer Randy Richards is going on 21 years of service. Richards was
Lakewoods first Animal Control Officer and has been with the City since spring of 2002.
As Animal Control Officer, Richards has many responsibilities. He feels that the most crucial are conflict resolution and fair enforcement of the law. He is also in charge of investigating matters such as dog bites, animal abuse, cruelty and neglect. In addition he must also handle complaints, pick up stray and deceased animals and patrol for animals running at large. Above all else, his number one priority is to provide care for ill and injured animals.
Richards also does his part to make a difference in the community. He does so by settling neighborly disputes regarding animals, calming those in crisis and enforcing the law in a nice but firm fashion. In addition, he also attends neighborhood block meetings, provides public education and testifies in court when needed. His top words of advice to the public are to leash and license your pet and to make certain that your animals are spayed or neutered. Doing so will prevent what he calls the worst part of the job, euthanizing healthy animals. Another way these officers serve the community is by providing safe custody to any animal whose owner has been arrested or suddenly hospitalized due to a car accident. This service is free of charge because they feel the animal should not be penalized for something that is not its fault.
A common misconception about the position of Animal Control Officer is that they dont like animals. Richards loves animals and says that he has never met another officer that didnt feel the same. This is an important trait because a large part of their job is to keep animals safe and healthy. This goes beyond just domestic cats and dogs. They receive frequent calls to help dangerous animals like bats trapped in fireplaces and raccoons caught in fences. Recently, Richards has had to respond to a call about a cougar seen in a residents yard as well as provide care to an ill boa constrictor that was over 6-feet-long. Richards scariest and possibly also the funniest experience is that he was once trapped in a pen with a Ram. After about a ten minute struggle he was able to free himself, jump over the fence and get away from the incredibly strong animal.
As you can see, Animal Control Officers like Randy Richards are a vital part of the community. If you have a situation that requires Animal Control assistance, please call the Animal Control Hotline at (253) 983-7800.
*This article appeared in the quarterly print publication "Lakewood Connections" which is distributed by the City of Lakewood, WA to all of its residents. It was published in the Summer of 2005.
Stop Unwanted Junk Mail
From solicitations and credit card offers to sweepstakes and catalogs, junk mail is an inconvenience many of us encounter daily. Not only does it take up the valuable time of those who receive it, junk mail also acts as a burden on the environment. By taking a few small precautions you can help eliminate this nuisance and reduce the amount of waste filling up our landfills. One way you can help is by protecting your information. When signing up for a credit card or subscribing to a catalog, request that your information not be given or sold to any third parties. Also take caution when entering contests because they are also likely to sell your information. If your mailbox is already filled with unwanted solicitations, please recycle these items or write "refused" and have them returned to the sender. To reduce the amount of junk mail you receive in the future, contact the companies listed below. These resources can have your information removed from the database of several different distributors. This will greatly reduce the amount of junk mail you receive and save valuable space in our landfills. To stop unwanted junk mail, simply send your complete name and mailing address to following:
Mail Preference Service
Direct Marketing Association
P.O. Box 643
Carmel, NY 10512
Or visit: www.dmaconsumers.org/
consumerassistance.html
Abacus
P.O. Box 1478
Broomfield, CO 80038
Or send an E-mail to: optout_abacus-direct.com
Val-Pak Direct Marketing Systems
8575 Largo Lakes Drive
Largo, FL 33773
ADVO Customer Assistance
P.O. Box 249
Windsor, CT 06095
Harte-Hanks Marketing Attention:
Consumer Opt-Out Request, Doug Rubenstein
6701 Baymeadow Drive, Suite D
Glen Burnie, MD 21060-6405
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No Doubt's Gwen Stefani and Adrian Young live at the White River Amphitheater in Auburn, WA (2009).
Self portrait of my roommate and I (Dec '09).
Gavin Rossdale live at the Showbox (April '09).
Self portrait of myself, taken in my dorm room (Feb '05).
Taken inside Disneyland's Haunted Mansion (Oct '09)
Gavin Rossdale live at the Showbox April '09 (no flash for the intentional blur).
No Doubt's final bow at White River Amphitheatre (2009).
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