Emily Olson
eolosn5@uoregon.edu
Education
University of Oregon
School of Journalism and Communication
Expected to graduate June 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Major in Public Relations
Minor in both Business Administration and Communications
Experience
Account Supervisor, January 2009 – Present
Allen Hall Public Relations, Eugene, Ore.
- Work directly with Muscular Dystrophy Association as the public relations liaison for a student-run full-service public relations firm
- Plan three events, which raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and summer camps for children with neuromuscular disorders
- Design Web site for the three events, which includes blogs, pictures and videos
- Write news releases, backgrounders, blogs, pitches to local media and creates invitations and programs for events
Public Relations Intern, July 2009 – September 2009
Oregon Child Development Coalition, Wilsonville, Ore.
- Launched two new government-funded programs
- Created two kinds of media kits, which included brochures, handouts, applications and news releases
Public Relations Freelancer, January 2009 – June 2009
Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship, Eugene, Ore.
- Crafted media kit to provide background information and raise awareness
- Created promotional campaign for special event
Skills
- Proficient in inDesign, PhotoShop, and Excel
- Experience in Web site design
- Proficient in quick turn around for media articles
- Writing skills include: news releases, social media news releases, backgrounders, feature articles, radio pieces, blogs, public relations plans, and business plans
- Completed courses in Marking, Public Relations, and Management
Professional Memberships
Public Relations Student Soceity of America
