Executive Assistant

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August 30, 2011

Colette A. Flo

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations May 2008

Loras College, Dubuque, IA

EXPERIENCE

Public Relations Specialist/Executive Assistant September 2008- December 2010

Figel Public Relations L.L.C., Chicago, IL

• Act as main point of contact for the firm due to professional, friendly demeanor

• Entrusted to process and collect accounts receivable and payable

• Handle media communications including press releases, media alerts, and feature stories

• Work as a liaison between clients and the media (newspaper, radio, and TV reporters)

• Maintain and update media lists

• Collaborate with clients and external organizations to execute events successfully

• Research real estate, healthcare, and industrial trade journals for potential story pitches

• Help guide clients when crises occur

• Attend industry and firm events for networking and site support

• Organize and implement meetings and presentations

• Responsible for calendar management for the President

• Oversee administrative functions of the firm

• Supervise and direct daily activities of student intern

• Recognized for successfully facilitating the Alumni Outing for St. Mary’s University of Minnesota

Public Relations Volunteer September 2008- December 2010

Beverly Arts Center, Chicago, IL

• Responsible for all media outreach including press releases, media alerts, and feature stories

• Called upon Chicago “Celebrities” to support fundraisers

• Organized the annual “Cubs Outing Fundraiser” for 100 guests

• Helped develop the first annual South Side Irish Family Fest

• Acquired donations for the annual live and silent auction from the Bulls, Cubs, Sox and

Blackhawks

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Power Point, Excel and Outlook

• Proficient in Web 2.0, LinkedIn, and social media networks

• Experience using WordPress