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Laura McLeod

Member since: Jul 01, 2008
Last activity: Apr 20, 2009

Seattle, Washington 98117


What Laura does

Public Relations . Community Outreach . Public Affairs . Social Marketing . Program Management . Special Events

Values-driven communications professional with well-rounded skills encompassing a broad range of new media, social networking and traditional communications tools. Passionate advocate for sustainability and inclusiveness.

Currently looking for full-time work where I can effect change and create awareness for issues that matter. Extensive freelance experience; willing to work on contract.

What Laura does best

Strategic communications planning for government, private sector and non-profits. Program and project management. Highly organized, able to see the big picture and attend to details. Solid writer and editor; able to write for target audiences and edit technical materials for the general public.

Recognized for messaging savvy, an ability to interact and work collaboratively with people at all levels, learn new subjects quickly, assess and analyze information, and anticipate outcomes.

Areas of experience include: agriculture, diversity/culture, entertainment, travel, climate change, urban development, among others.

What does Laura need?

A full-time position where I can effect change and create awareness for issues that matter. Experienced freelancer willing to work on contract.

Education
  • Evergreen State College: Liberal Arts degree focused on community and environment

Additional Training: - Social Marketing Workshop: Northwest Environmental Education Council - Group Facilitation Techniques: ToP Facilitators - Environmental Issues Course: The Mountaineers - Toastmasters

Experience

Visit www.laurakmcleod.com or see profile on linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/laurakmcleod for more information.


Laura's location

Seattle, Washington 98117