Public Relations Grad Seeks Employment

JMU Grad Looking for Public Relations Experience in D.C.

Elaine Bussjaeger, recent graduate of James Madison University, is interested in acquiring experience in the field of public relations. She is currently completing a summer internship and is looking for a permanent position in the Washington, D.C. area.

Public Relations Experience:

Corporate Communications Intern, Hilton Worldwide: June 2010-current

• Compiled the Global Clips Report daily
• Assembled the Global Communications and Public Relations Report weekly
• Drafted blog posts for the internal website, OnQ

Public Relations Intern, JMU Office of Public Affairs: September 2009-May 2010
James Madison University’s public relations department, in Harrisonburg, Va.

Articles written:

• “Bicycles that Run on Hamburgers and Electricity,” Madison Scholar
• “From the Scrap Heap to the Record Books,” Madison Scholar
• “SUMS Conference Celebrates its Fifth Year,” Madison Undergraduate Scholar

Public Relations Intern, SpeakerBox Communications: June 2009-August 2009
Public relations firm in McLean, Va. that specializes in technology clients.

• Wrote an award nomination for a CEO
• Updated award nomination and clip file databases
• Assisted with event preparation and implementation

Her Skills:

• Web Communication: knowledge in social media; blogs, podcasts, wikis, social media networks
• Writing and Editing: Public relations writing (press releases, fact sheets, backgrounders, etc.), survey research writing (literature reviews, survey questions)
• Group Collaboration: full advertising campaign, communication research study
• Technology Proficiency: Adobe Creative Suite (design of logos, brochures, flyers), Microsoft Office, Dreamweaver, iMovie, GarageBand, Qualtrics

Her Bio:

Bussjaeger recently graduated cum laude from James Madison University in May of 2010. She double majored in Media Arts & Design with a concentration in Corporate Communications and Communication Studies with a concentration in Public Relations. At JMU, she was involved in Lambda Pi Eta, the Public Relations Student Society of America and the JMU Equestrian Club. She studied abroad in Ireland in the summer of 2008. Interested employers may contact her at ebussjaeger-at-gmail-dot-com. Also check out her LinkedIn page and Twitter account. She also has recently created an electronic portfolio.