whittney mcpherson

About

Whittney is a hard-working, passionate, and dedicated individual with an eclectic work and educational history which she draws upon for various endeavors. Her expertise is in public relations and she has experience in: social media marketing, blog writing, content curation, branding, press release writing, reputation management, public speaking, social media analytics, and crisis communications. In addition to an eclectic background, Whittney has exceptional interpersonal communication skills and is able to communicate with people on all levels of an organization. "I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university." - Albert Einstein. She is always eager to take on new challenges and performs them to the best of her ability. More than anything, she is passionate about embracing change, growth, education, intellectually challenging herself, and being part of a company that is tailored towards making a difference.

Country

united states

City

davis

Industry

public relations and communications

Skill

writing, elk, masculinity, sales, reporting and analysis, family fitness, westlaw, honor, reputation management, sales and marketing, cheerleading, internal communications, legal, facilitation, reuters, florida, public relations, marketing communications, science, twitter, female, statistics, telephone skills, leadership, powerpoint, coastal, public speaking, human resources, formulate, brand development, press releases, brand awareness, community relations, entry, arena simulation software, trade unions, branding, microsoft office, testing, microsoft excel, community outreach, customer service, news, educational leadership, trains and add rails, research, system monitoring, internal marketing, crisis, analysis, campaigns, pinterest, publicity, tourism, crisis communications, social media, accreditation, sports, women's, media relations, event planning, communication, community development, creative writing, new media, marketing, social networking, entertainment, time management, personal branding, tot, software lifecycle, strategic communications, analytics, media, observer, credentialing, history, teaching, blogging, juris, excel, concerts, receptionist duties, facebook, microsoft word, sleep, interviews, advisories, social media marketing, online presence, preschool, storytelling

Experience

preschool teacher aide

tiny tots preschool

public relations intern

sacramento kings

new media and public relations intern

sacramento kings

2010-10 - 2012-4 · 1 yr 7 mos

law student

florida coastal school of law

2013-8 - Present · 13 yrs 2 mos

student - communication studies department

california state university, sacramento

2011-8 - 2012-6 · 11 mos

* Participated in a six-minute live interview to promote Michele Norris’ acclaimed memoir: “The Grace of Silence.” * Conducted digital correspondence and analytics regarding the One Book CSUS campaign. * Facilitated traditional marketing tactics for the One Book CSUS campaign. * Assisted with the implementation of the 2011 Causeway Classic Blood Drive. * Acquired speakers for the PRSSA 2012 National Conference. * Conducted social media PowerPoint presentation for fellow Communication Studies students * Guest speaker on Women's Resource Center "Female Masculinity" panel.

recreation aide

sacramento start

2006-12 - 2007-6 · 7 mos

* Planned, organized and implemented daily curriculum for elementary school children in after school program. * Reviewed program plans with site director and classroom teacher for effective program implementation. * Instructed children in the safe and proper use of materials and supplies * Supervised children in a 1:20 adult to child ratio. * Observed children on a daily basis to monitor health problems and/or special needs. * Assisted with developing discipline techniques and classroom management. * Communicated with parents regarding child's progress. * Prepared a weekly lesson plan outlining planned activities.

front desk receptionist

california family fitness

2005-6 - 2006-12 · 1 yr 7 mos

* Skills and Qualifications * Media Relations * Completed two successful media tours for the Harlem Globetrotter show at Sleep Train * Arena. * Wrote several published media advisories and press releases for the Sacramento Kings. ; * Delivered media packages to various media sources affiliated with the Sacramento Kings. ; * Participated in a six-minute live interview on News10 for the promotion of One Book CSUS * campaign.

preschool teacher aide

cosumnes csd

2007-6 - 2010-6 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Facilitated at the seven different Cosumnes CSD preschool sites by communicating both internally and externally with parents as well as coordinators, supervisors and teachers -Helped to implement the daily activities as well as the overall curriculum