Hired!

I am proud to announce that I accepted a position as an account manager with a wonderful company, Upright Communications. My first week was completed yesterday, May 17th. The position was found via USF Career Center, the best $10 I’ve ever spent! The blog was created as a resume feature but will soon transition into another market, which will be released within the next few weeks (STAY TUNED!)

Upright Communications has a diverse set of clients and their main role is to help their clients increase their business. This is done by using the UpRight Communications SEO knowledge (they know A LOT about SEO). Upright Communications uses methods that have been tested and proven to work in the online market to help businesses grow.

Here is an excerpt from the job posting:

“Clients look to our account managers as an extension of their marketing department— knowledgeable, organized, conscientious and always thinking ahead. Whether you’re brainstorming on how to promote a new product or coming up with creative ideas for the next Facebook promotion, you’ll be working as part of an Upright team committed to giving our clients the best opportunity to succeed online. “

As mentioned, the blog will transition into a new market. Stay tuned!

Cheers!

Jenn L.

The Associated Press – Stylebook!

I would like to introduce you to the one thing I could not live without as a public relations student / aspiring practitioner, The Associated Press – Stylebook! After all, writing(…and editing) is a major component of the public relations industry!

About 90 percent of the core communication classes I have completed at the University of South Florida had AP style quizzes! The public relations (…and other relations) industries has grown over the last few years, it is easy to overlook  a couple of AP style rules.

Below are a few of what I found…. most shocking! 

Eight states not abbreviated: Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Ohio, Texas and Utah.

Percent: Is written out, no matter what!

Peahen/Peacock: Female / male and together they are peafowl.

half-and-half: Just like that!

Dr Pepper: Trademark (…and no period after Dr)

I am certain there are a few that know and practice every rule. That is a goal of mine. Until I become the wise pro which is only built with experience, I always double check the content.

Cheers!

Elevator Pitch Practice

Click on the video to view me practicing my elevator pitch required for one of my public relations classes!