What Writing Means To Me

Writing to me is a creative means to communicate to others your feelings, thoughts and points of view without being interupted. I like writing because I am able to take my time to express whatever it is I am trying to express. I can read and reread my ramblings and decide if it will make any sense to anyone else or if it only makes sense to me. I can change words, take out sentences, add sentences or delete the entire thing and start all over. Then if it seems important enough, I can have a friend or family member read it over and edit it all again. When speaking, compared to writing, you lose these luxuries and may say something that you regret and spend the rest of that day going over all of your mistakes and thinking of things that would have been better in that situation. When you write, you can prepare for a speech, express your feelings to a friend or someone close to you, or express your feelings to yourself in a private setting. In a sence, you can sensor yourself and make sure that what you are saying other people will take the same way you meant it. Not only is writing important to me to sensor myself, it is something that I have grown up with. I am used to giving and receiving special letters from family members and friends. It is our way of letting people know that we care about them and are thinking of them even during those times when it doesn't seem like it.

Public Relations Bad Rep

Caitlin,You clearly do not understand what public relations is all about. Over the years it has earned a bad reputation through a few bad apples. But let me tell you what it means to me. PR is a means to communicate ideas, thoughts and expressions from a person or group to a larger group. In some cases, a PR representative must clarify or explain to the public what a company (or individual) did, that on the surface, looks worse than it is. A PR representative's job is to get the truth across to the public. It is easier to believe the bad things than the good. Especially when it comes to public figures, people feel the need to believe these bad things, and they feel the need to spread their opinions on others. This is why public relations is necessary. I hope this helps you understand a little more about PR, and I hope this will change your mind about PR representatives do. Best,Libby

Me.

Elizabeth Gannon
Contact Information: Elizabeth.gannon@marquette.edu • (414) 510-7074
Temporary Address: 848 N 14th St • Milwaukee, WI • 53233
Permanent Address: N853 Marine Dr. • Cedar Grove, WI • 53013

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a job in advertising that u es my knowledge in psychology to bring a fresh perspective to the public relations tiliz and advertising field.

EDUCATION:
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY Milwaukee, WI
Bachelo in Communications
Major: Advertising
Minor: Marketing
Graduation: May 2009

EMPLOYMENT:
BJ BECK’S TOYS Milwaukee, WI
Desk Clerk
June 2006-February 2008
· Worked independently helping customers

PAT’S CATERING Milwaukee, WI
Group Ticket Sales Intern
June 2006-August 2006
· Aided in researching, planning, executing and reviewing group accounts
· Extensive data entry and management in Microsoft Excel, PVE and Goldmine
· Supported customer relations during baseball games by tending to groups and esteemed clients
· Assisted in planning and executing the MS run/walk charity event

COSI Eden Prairie, MN
Public Relations Writer/ Marketing Assistant
June 2006-August 2006
· Composed widely distributed public relations material
· Brochures, press releases, employee training material
· Performed direct person to person marketing and relationship building with local businesses

ONE HOUR FABRICARE Plymouth, MN
Desk Clerk
April 2003-May 2005
· Gave me leadership and organization experience in a self-directed work environment
· Developed lesson plans and executing camp for 20-30 children per day
· Planned, organized and carried out field trips for 70+ children
· Researched and wrote reports on psychological and emotional progression of children throughout the summer

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES:
· Honor Roll 2005, 2007, 2008


VOLUNTEER WORK:
· Big Brothers and Big Sisters (2004-2005)
· Al Maguire Run to benefit Children’s Hospital (2005-2007)
· Big Brothers/Big Sisters (2005)
· Hunger Cleanup (2006-2007)

RELEVANT SKILLS:
Photoshop
InDesign Advertising Campaign Implementation
Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint

*References, writing and design samples available upon request*