Michaela Camlin
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Public Relations Specialist offering expertise in media relations, brand campaigning and communications. Experienced writer and editor proficient in communicating effectively with target audiences through strategic brand management and PR campaigns.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Lead
NLLC Enterprises
Bellingham, WA
09.2021 - Current
- Supported highest standards of conduct and service to support company reputation.
- Supported store manager with recruiting, interviewing and hiring baristas.
- Established and adjusted ordering parameters to manage inventory.
- Trained new employees in operational procedures and modeled duties for front and back house positions.
- Reconciled daily sales each shift, counting register drawers and resolving discrepancies.
- Discussed menu items and preparation methods with customers and suggested promotional items to increase sales.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Communications Intern
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Publish news stories for the University
- Created original content for blog posts and website articles.
- Cultivated positive relationships with media organizations to support PR objectives.
- Wrote press releases or other media communications to promote clients
- Maintained professionality and efficiency while working closely with leadership.
Public Relations Specialist
League of Women Voters
Bellingham, WA
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis on assigned data.
- Created technical reports to summarize analysis findings and highlight ways to improve project or particular components.
- Improved knowledge and productivity through continuous education and learning from senior team leaders.
- Developed unique concept designs that drove company forward in industry.
- Translated client ideas into detailed designs by applying knowledge gained from research survey.
Public Relations Intern
Cascadia International Women's Film Festival
Bellingham, WA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted with planning and execution of private, company and client events.
- Created original content for blog posts and website articles.
- Wrote press releases or other media communications to promote clients.
- Drafted social media posts and created videos with eye for viral content strategies.
- Created radio and video public service announcements.
Feature Writer
Klipsun Magazine
Bellingham, WA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed and pursued stories independently and for assignment, covering range of topics and events.
- Determined story's emphasis, length and format to organize material accordingly.
- Interviewed sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.
- Photographed or videotaped news events to provide visual coverage.
- Constructed feature articles to promote the lack of female sex education in the United States.
- My feature story and alternative story method were both published in the Klipsun 2022 publication.
- Received the Creative Genius Award for my "Horrorscope" piece.
Reporter
The Western Front
Bellingham, WA
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Created tightly written news stories crafted from reliable sources.
- Arranged interviews with witnesses and bystanders, providing first-hand accounts of stories.
- Researched story background information to provide complete and accurate information.
- Determined focus of news by staying on top of local, national and international events.
- Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.
- Six of my stories were published on The Western Front.
- Received the Clean Copy Award for impeccable attention to AP style and detail in my copy.
Store Manager
Barista, Starbucks
San Diego, CA
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.
- Built customer confidence by actively listening to concerns and complaints and quickly resolving issues.
- Established store tactics and strategies to achieve operational performance and sales goals.
- Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives.
- Built relationships with key customers and stakeholders to grow business networks and locate new opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism Public Relations
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA12.2023
High School Diploma -
Arlington High School
Arlington, WA06.2018
Skills
- Product and Service Promotion
- Web Content Creation
- Press Release Writing
- Media Kits
- Social Media Platforms
- Program Planning
- Business Trend Identification
- Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Canva
- Experienced in blog posts, press releases, video scripts, social media plans, feature writing, communication, and news stories
Timeline
Communications Intern
Western Washington University
09.2023 - 12.2023
Public Relations Specialist
League of Women Voters
04.2023 - 06.2023
Public Relations Intern
Cascadia International Women's Film Festival
09.2022 - 12.2022
Feature Writer
Klipsun Magazine
06.2022 - 08.2022
Reporter
The Western Front
03.2022 - 06.2022
Shift Lead
NLLC Enterprises
09.2021 - Current
Store Manager
Barista, Starbucks
10.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism Public Relations
Western Washington University
High School Diploma -
Arlington High School