S K I L L S
Technical: Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Apple and Windows platforms, Constant Contact, Vocus, Pinnacle, Salesforce, digital asset management and product approvals software.
Business: press release writing, AP style, website management, social media, crisis management, media relations, grant writing.
E X P E R I E N C E
l MILTON, FL
Public Information Assistant
Media spokesperson, responded to media inquiries, oversaw publicity (special events, news conferences,town hall meetings), developed Powepoint presentations, coordinated media inquiries with county staff during emergencies, distributed daily press releases for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and other crisis situations, wrote, filmed and edited daily news reels for county site and local network, served as photographer for agency events, produced internal and external marketing materials (newsletters, logos, and invitations), assisted in the content and management of county website s content during disasters, distributed social media content.
INSIGHT MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS l NAVARRE, FL
Public Relations Intern
Coordinated client research projects (focus groups, surveys and secondary research), developed client press releases, created content for monthly newsletter, developed marketing campaigns and special events.
COASTAL WEDDINGS MAGAZINEI PENSACOLA, FL
Special Events Coordinator and Advertisement Designer
Planned and organized bridal runway shows (model selection, sales, vendor relations, ad and promotion design).
E D U C A T I O N
THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA I PENSACOLA, FL
Bachelors of Arts in Communications Arts/ Public Relations
Minor in Marketing, Certificate in Leadership
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY: International Study Abroad Program l Valencia, Spain
V O L U N T E E R W O R K A N D A F F I L I A T I O N S
Junior League of Atlanta: Graphic Designer for Shamrock N Roll Race, Florida Public Relations Association (2006-2010) Alpha Delta Pi Alumni Association, Student Government Association (2008-2009), Emerald Coast Special Olympics (2008-2009), University of West Florida Panhellenic Association (2009)
A W A R D S
Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Scholarship ( 2009), FPRA Northwest Florida Image Award (2009 and 2011) FPRA State Image Award (2009 and 2010), Emerald Coast AdFed Gold ADDY (2009), UWF Dean s List
About
Caitlyn Blizzard is a marketing and communications professional working and living in Atlanta.
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