Assistant Public Relations

KATE GLEASON

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EXPERIENCE

LivingSocial Adventures I Chicago, IL May 2011 Present

Part-Time Experience Coordinator

Organize and lead LivingSocial Adventure outings, such as kayak trips down the Chicago River

Help in the planning of upcoming Adventures

KPR, Inc. I Los Angeles, CA October 2009 April 2011

Publicity Coordinator

Wrote pitches and press releases for editors, stylists and publicists

Tracked and secured product placements in magazines, blogs, television and film

Organized and produced events, suites and fashion shows

Clients include: L’Oreal and Biatta Intimates

TeenPROM Magazine I Los Angeles, CA August 2010 November 2010

Fashion Assistant

Pulled dresses, shoes and jewelry for photo shoots

Assisted stylists on photo shoots

Researched new story ideas for magazine

Kip Morrison & Associates I Los Angeles, CA May 2009 October 2009

Public Relations Assistant

Wrote press releases and sent out product to editors for potential coverage

Spoke to local business owners and television stations about featuring clients on segments

Clients include: BG Haute, Scala, Nailtini and Liptini

Samantha Slaven Publicity I Los Angeles, CA February 2009 May 2009

Public Relations Intern

Checked clothing samples in and out of the showroom for photo shoots

Created, updated and maintained multiple look books and press kits for each client

Clients include: Three Dots, Chinese Laundry and Devon Leigh

Crate & Barrel Catalog I Chicago, IL August 2008 January 2009

Style Assistant

Assisted on-set stylist by preparing furniture and tabletop

Scouted and shopped for props

Real Simple Magazine I New York, NY September 2006 July 2008

Style Assistant

Styled and assisted with propping on photo shoots

Worked with public relations representatives to attain props and clothing for shoots

Edited Credits page of magazine

Maintained the Style Workroom and Prop Closet

Shop, Etc. Magazine I New York, NY May 2005 August 2005

Intern to Charla Krupp, Executive Editor

Brainstormed, pitched and wrote for “Top Floor” section

Compiled credit information for back-of-book shopping guide

Researched story ideas for magazine and “Today Show” segments

EDUCATION

University of Illinois I Urbana-Champaign, IL August 2002 May 2006

Bachelor of Science in Print-Editorial Journalism

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