Andrew Leonard
E-mail: andrewleonard@email.com
~ Phone: 612-871-4727
- Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Journalism/Public
Relations with a Marketing emphasis. University of
Minnesota. June 1999. GPA: 3.71 overall, 3.95 in
Journalism courses.
Relevant Experience
- Media Assistant. A Prairie Home
Companion, St. Paul, MN. Assist with all aspects of
program marketing communications including the production
and distribution of press materials. Review and update
program web site. Work with the Marketing Director to
plan and execute an array of projects, programs, and
events. September 1998-Present.
- Public Relations Intern. Journal of
Advertising, Minneapolis, MN. Develop a comprehensive
public relations plan. Establish and maintain
relationships with appropriate media outlets and
reporters. March 1999-June 1999.
- Media Relations Coordinator. Spring
Jam, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. Coordinate
all aspects of media publicity for the largest series of
spring events held at the University of Minnesota. Duties
include writing press releases, working as designated
media contact, and maintaining relationships with media
outlets. October 1998-May 1999.
- Publicity Assistant. Minnesota
Public Radio, St. Paul, MN. Assisted with ongoing press
relations and communications, including designing and
assembling press releases and press kits; assisted with
planning and implementation of special events, concerts,
and lectures. June-September 1998.
- Public Relations Volunteer Services
Intern. Fairview-University Medical Center,
Minneapolis, MN. Produced a brochure of volunteer
standards which was sent to potential volunteers to
emphasize what the organization stands for and to prepare
those interested with relevant information regarding
Fairview’s volunteer programs. October 1997.
Relevant College
Courses
- Public Relations Writing and Media
Techniques
- Case Studies in Public Relations
Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Advanced Expository Writing
- Communication and Public
Opinion/Persuasion
- Advertising and Public Relations Research
Other Experience
- Information Desk Receptionist. Fairview-University
Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN. October 1998-Present
- Student Communications Technician.
University of Minnesota, Health Sciences Audiovisual
Department, Minneapolis, MN. November 1996-April 1999.
- Youth Video Production and Training
Coordinator. Maple Grove Parks and Recreation Board,
Maple Grove, MN. Summers 1995-1998.
- Child-Family Life Volunteer. Fairview-University
Children’s Hospital, Minneapolis, MN. April
1996-Present.
- Production Volunteer. Northwest
Community TV, Brooklyn Park, MN. June 1990-June 1998.
Awards and Honor Societies
- Kappa Tau Alpha, a national honor society
recognizing the top 10% of Journalism students.
- Phi Beta Kappa, a national honor society
recognizing the top 10% of Liberal Arts seniors.
- Phi Kappa Phi, a national honor society
recognizing the top 10% of college seniors.
- Golden Key National Honor Society,
recognizing the top 15% of college junior and seniors.
- Dean’s List, University of Minnesota
- Twin Cities, College of Liberal Arts.
- Award for outstanding contribution to
community programming, Northwest Community TV, 1990-1997.
If you would like a printed copy of my resume, please contact
me via e-mail (andrewleonard@email.com)
or telephone (612-871-4727).