Created various print and lithographic layouts using computer-based graphics software including Adobe Photoshop,. InDesi
Laura L. Marko
2855 Geneva St., Dearborn, MI 48124 (757) 685-1125;
[email protected]
Education University of Michigan-Dearborn
Bachelor of Arts • Dual Major in Communications and Women’s & Gender Studies • GPA: 3.63/4.00
Defense Information School
Fort Meade, MD
Dearborn, MI April 2014
• Basic Still Photography and Combat Communication coursework
Experience University of Michigan-Dearborn
Digital Marketing Assistant • Write news and feature stories on campus activities and personalities. • Promote the university brand through writing the 2014 Difference Maker biographies. • Photograph campus events. • Perform social media research and benchmarking.
VFW Post 78
Chief Financial Officer (Quartermaster) • Write press releases and monthly member newsletters. • Draft fundraising letters and grant applications. • Develop content for social media accounts. • Manage all Post finances.
Meridian Group + Launch Interactive
Public Relations Intern • Wrote press releases and op-eds targeted to various media outlets. • Conducted competitor research and compiled detailed reports. • Utilized social media for market research and outreach.
United States Navy
Dearborn, MI January 2014 -Present
Dearborn Heights, MI January 2013 - Present
Virginia Beach, VA May - August 2012
Norfolk, VA Mass Communication Specialist March 2006 - March 2011 • Wrote press releases and feature stories for civilian and military media outlets globally. • Created print journalism features and news stories for military and non-military newspapers, magazines, as well as television. • Provided media coverage of naval operations with expedited delivery of products to internal and external markets. • Conducted guided tours for media outlets as well as domestic and foreign dignitaries. • Directly supervised a team of Navy and Marine enlisted personnel including managing employee development and training. • Created various print and lithographic layouts using computer-based graphics software including Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
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