Manager High School

LINDSEY R. BLAU

McLean, Virginia ***** Cell: 801-***-****

***********@*****.*** www.kablaucommunications.com

SUMMARY

With nine years communications experience, including excellent written and verbal skills through academic and

professional writing, and cultivation of long-term partnerships and relationships. Worked as the media intern for U.S.

Congressman. With over three years of education policy and analysis experience through academics and volunteer

capacities.

EDUCATION

University of Utah December 2010

Master of Public Administration, education leadership policy emphasis Cumulative 3.8 GPA

Conducted major research and analysis on the Elementary Secondary Education Act and the policy

implications and evolution through time, quantitative analysis of nonprofit organizations providing

afterschool services to Title I schools, funding education through property tax, professional development and

teacher quality and performance, teacher evaluation and the law, and overcoming the challenges of education

policy implementation

Trained middle school students in college and high school preparedness programs with Utah Scholars and

Utah Futures. Managed and demonstrated teaching leadership to 30+ students in several classrooms

Tutored college students in communications, writing, and editing

Directed activities as service coordinator for the Masters of Public Policy and Administration Student

Association

Recipient of the Golden Key International Honour Society Award. High academic performance illustrates

superior research skills, ability to meet deadlines, and work ethic

Utah State University May 2004

B.S. Journalism, public relations emphasis Cum Laude

B.S. English, technical and professional writing emphasis

Served as the campaign manager for the 2003 student elections for elected Vice President

Won first place for online news article for the Society of Professional Journalists in 2002

WORK EXPERIENCE

Kablau Communications Salt Lake City, UT Jan. 2009 Dec. 2010

President

Researched, evaluated and analyzed U.S. voting systems data for University of Utah. Provided

recommendations to Election Assistance Commission for distribution

Worked as a consultant for non-profit and for-profit groups. Maintained vigilant communication with the

public and utilization of communication strategies, event outreach, fundraising activities, and organization

development resulting in public awareness. Identified new opportunities within team strategy to grow

organization commitments with demonstrated ability to work in dynamic, creative, and innovative

environments as a team leader

Two Little Hands Productions Midvale, UT Oct. 2007 Dec. 2008

Communications/Marketing Manager and Foundation Director

Implemented national marketing and PR campaigns, and media outreach strategies including the creation of

successful campaign and contest mechanisms for website and other online applications on a major

educational DVD release, resulting in external opportunities and business growth

Developed multi-tasking skills, profound attention to detail, working collaboratively with diverse

organizations and cultivation of relationships with partner organizations

Acted as liaison between organization and public

Established in-house processes for a small business, contributed to executive decisions, and developed

processes for growth, maintaining objectives, projection, and evaluation

LINDSEY R. BLAU

McLean, Virginia 22101 Cell: 801-***-****

***********@*****.*** www.kablaucommunications.com

The Summit Group Communications Salt Lake City, UT Sep. 2004 Oct. 2007

Public Relations Manager

Managed the 100% For Kids Credit Union Education Foundation awareness campaign, resulting in delivered

objectives, public awareness, and positive media

Created and developed health education tours and obesity prevention programs introduced to 10 Subway

Restaurant Group markets, resulting in long-term partnerships and relationships, positive feedback, and

maximization of health awareness in each region

Conceptualized, developed, and executed PR campaigns for technology, non-profit, for-profit, and

government organizations, by identifying client priorities and providing continuous evaluation on projects

Acted as spokesperson and presented to national, state and local policymakers and practitioners, and

demonstrated ability disaggregate problems and structure complex issues

Congressman Jim Kolbe Tucson, AZ May 2003 Jul. 2003

Public Relations/Communications Intern,

Attended media interviews with Congressman Kolbe

Drafted and logged constituent requests and responses

Assisted the director of communications in generating and monitoring press clips on regional issues

ADDITIONAL INTERNSHIPS

Richter7 Salt Lake City Utah; Public Relations, May 2004 Aug. 2004

Space Dynamics Lab Logan, UT; Public Relations and Technical Writer, Jan. 2004 Apr. 2004

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Office Coordinator volunteer with Utah Nonprofits Association, 2010

Server at Religious Affiliation Cafeteria volunteer, 2009-2010

PR and media relations manager volunteer: Relay for Life, 2007 and 2008

PR and marketing manager volunteer: Alleluia and Hosanna Production, 2008

Volunteer instructor for citizen applicant, 2007

Wasatch Back volunteer, 2006

PR director volunteer: Shameless Self Promotions, 2005 and 2006

Public Relations Student Association, Utah State University, 2004

Leadership volunteer with religious organization, 2000-present

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