Ann kasky

Free- Lance Public Relations and Communications Specialist

Loveland, Colorado, United States

About

I enjoy teaching people new concepts in Public Relations, problem solving, creating innovative ideas to promote a business or person. I enjoy working in public relations in the hospitality industry. My skills are in event planning, writing for the media, crisis communication, creating and executing a public relations campaign. I enjoy traveling, learning and experiencing other cultures and religions. Unfortunately, 2012 brought tragic events-- The shooting in Newton at Sandy Hook Elementary school. It became clear that the community needed healing with interfaith. I was honored to meet 7 religious leaders in my community who accepted my invitation to speak at the First "We're All in This Together" interfaith service. I am seeking Public Relations/Community Relations opportunities. I can assist you with conveying the message you want to convey to your audience. I am also a writer-- storyteller looking for positive people in my community to interview and partner with a local publication. I am in the process of writing a novella.

Experience

  • Public Relations Consultant-- seeking an opportunity for public relations at Ann Kasky-- Public Relations and Communications
    Jun 2003 - Present · 23 yrs 2 mos

    provide coaching to clients regarding the importance of Public Relations and Marketing. interview clients about Public Relations and Marketing needs. formulate a Public Relations Plan to meet specific goals. ie: drive sales, enhance image in the community. take an innovative approach to my Public Relations business. Passionate about my community: I like to learn and I enjoy teaching my community about health and well-being. I have written several articles for a local publication: The Berthoud Surveyor. In 2008, I was invited as a guest speaker at Regis University to speak about sexual harassment and assault.

  • Sales Associate at Macy's Department Store
    Jun 2007 - Nov 2013 · 6 yrs 6 mos

    I work as a sales associate and have represented Macy's in Loveland as a public relations specialist for the Spirit of Women orgnization. I have worked with other associates in Macy's to create a P.R. plan to drive sales for the store while providing education for women's health. 2012 marked the 2nd anual "Need a lift" event. My position at Macy's entails assisting customers, especially women with her needs for foundation garmets. I enjoy working with women to create the image she desires.

  • Telephone Banker/ Canvas at Organizing For America
    Jun 2012 - Nov 2012 · 6 mos

    I worked with The Organizing For America Campaign-- building strategies and tactics in the Loveland office. I worked as a team with other people on this campaign-- phone banking for the campaign, answering questions from potential voters, listening to potential voters with their concerns and Canvasing for OFA. I spent many hours working to help with my passion of politics and people, becoming stronger together.

  • Berthoud Chamber of Commerce (3 yrs 6 mos)
    • Public Relations/Community Relations- (Volunteer)
      Oct 2008 - Jun 2011 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Created marketing strategies to promote local events. Worked with local media in publicizing National public figure: Mario, The Peddler Created "Theatre Month for November 2010" strategized and marketed 3 productions: Mario the Peddler, You Can't Take It with You, and Cinderella. Created an executed "Berthoud's Got Talent" event. The event invited the talent in Berthoud to participate in a "talent show" and vote for the best talent monetarily. This event earned almost $600-- and the funds were donated to The non-profit Colorado Cares.

    • volunter Public Relations
      2008 - 2011 · 3 yrs

  • Public Affairs at American Red Cross
    May 2008 - May 2008 · 1 mo

    May 2008 Wrote press releases to provide information to the public about community service opportunities for the Windsor tornado victims. Coached volunteers in effective communication and maintaining a calm demeanor.