Project Assistant
Resume:
Kara M. Hochner
**** *********, ***** * #*** ( Ventura, CA 93004 ( (818) 309- 5425 (
****.*******@*****.***
Goals
I would like to contribute my talents to help achieve and maintain
incomparability and prominence in the marketplace.
Professional Experience
Program Coordinator, July 2009 - August 2010
Mainstream Media Project (a non-profit organization)
www.mmproject.org
. Develop diplomatic and tactical messages with funder and/or non-
profit groups to present challenging issues to the media in a well-
defined and effectual manner
. Research potential guests for nationwide radio programs
. Create strategies to expand discussion on controversial issues with
mainstream media
. Assists in finding funds and writing grant proposals for Mainstream
Media Project
. Maintain Database (Microsoft Access)
. Website Administrator for Mainstream Media Project (mmproject.org)
. Develop social network sites for organizations using Twitter and
. Research and write media releases on varied and important news
issues
. Able to successfully meet strict deadlines
. Website Maintenance using Drupal
. Assistant to Executive Director: planning meetings, managing
payroll, organizing board meetings
Promotions Director, April 2008 - July 2009
KSLG, KHUM, KWPT- Lost Coast Communications
www.khum.com, www.kslg.com, www.kwpt.com
( Wrote press releases for all 3 radio stations to update the
community on local station events
( Implemented social networking using Twitter, Facebook and
MySpace
( Petitioned sponsorship for non-profits and cause that benefited
the community
( Created and developed promotional events to engage listeners and
promote advertising
( Website maintenance using Adobe Dreamweaver and Drupal
( Commercial production and copy writing for sales clients and
public service announcements
using Adobe Audition
Production Assistant, December 2007- April 2008
KIEM, News Channel 3
www.kiem-tv.com
( Filmed live shots for news team
( Wrote target audience copy for radio commercials
( Created local television and radio commercials using Adobe
Premier and Adobe Audition
Associate Producer, June 2007- December 2007
A World of Possibilities (a non-profit organization)
www.aworldofpossibilities.org
( Researched and booked radio show guests
( Planned radio show story-boards
( Prepared host for interviews
( Maintained website information for A World of Possibilities
radio program
Education
B.A. in Journalism with a public relations emphasis and a minor in
Economics . May 2007
Humboldt State University - Arcata, CA
Skills
Public Relations Planning Adobe Audition, Photoshop
Social Network Development Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Access)
Ad Production Able to meet strict deadlines within
budget.
Press Release Writing Enthusiastic, Ambitious, Responsible
(samples available)
Marketing, Advertising, Event Self Motivated, Team-player
Planning
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References
References furnished upon request.
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