Education

B.S. in Public Relations

Ball State University

jaf

J A M I E A. F I S C H E R

Skills
Creativity
Media Kits
Events
Crisis Management
Excel
AP style
Fact Sheets
Press Releases
Pitching
Hootsuite
Google Analytics
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
WordPress

Connect
317.755.9562
jafischerr@gmail.com
jafischerr.weebly.com
@jafischerr

References
Kristen Wheeler
Executive Director for
Colorado Springs Chapter
of JDRF
719.633.8110
Dr. Debbie Davis
Cardinal Communications
Faculty Adviser
765.285.9104

Work Experience
Digital Corps
Public Relations Intern, Jan. 2015Present Muncie, IN

Co-manage over 100 applicants in the Winter 2014 hiring process

Collaborate with six Design and Development team members to create a Digital Corps Jobs web portal
Assist in the promotion and planning of the Soft Skills Workshop Series for the Spring 2015 semester

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Public Relations and Marketing Intern, May 2014Aug. 2014 Colorado Springs, CO

Managed Colorado Springs JDRF Facebook, gaining 76 likes and 89 followers

Designed four promotional materials for JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes Walk Kick-off
Assisted Executive Director with planning and execution of three events
Delivered three Thank You Baskets to corporate communications agencies for their partnerships

Special Events Intern, May 2013Aug. 2013 Indianapolis, IN

Co-managed Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, gaining 106 followers and more than 100 likes
Made over 500 RSVP calls, ensured sponsorship from Marsh and Kroger for 60 volunteers and
assisted Project Manager with logistics and communications for JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes
Assisted Executive Director with planning and execution of five events

Professional Experience
Cardinal Communications
Goodwill, MyMuncie and WolfPark Account Coordinator, Sept. 2014Present Muncie, IN
Write press releases, pitches, media advisories and concept sheets for all three clients
Co-manage MyMuncie Twitter and Facebook, gaining 150 likes and 40 followers
Attend over 20 client events

Fall Trip Committee, May 2014Nov. 2014 Muncie, IN

Co-managed all event planning aspects with two other trip committee members
Scheduled three agency tours and Alumni Dinner for day of trip
Collected trip money, which was $800 total, from participating Cardinal Communications members
Supervised group of 20 on day of trip

Delaware Chamber of Commerce Account Coordinator, Sept. 2013May 2014 Muncie, IN

Assisted in creation of strategic communications plan to initiate rebranding
Wrote two media pitches for MyMuncie campaign
Created two social media plans for MyMuncie and one social media plan for Chamber of Commerce to
be implemented within 12 months

Public Relations Student Society of America

Treasurer, May 2014Jan. 2015 Muncie, IN

Collected $1,750 from 35 members for national dues and ensured they were paid on time
Handled all monetary developments and issues for the Chapter
Fundraising and Philanthropy Chairwoman, May 2013May 2014 Muncie, IN
Helped raise over $100 for Forget Me Not, a brand new event benefiting Alzheimers research
Developed a philanthropic mindset within the organization to broaden the experiences of the group

Educational Experience
From the Midwest to Budapest Immersive Learning Project
Public Relations Manager, Writer, Reporter, Aug. 2013May 2014 Budapest, HU

Created and co-managed Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, gaining 64 followers and 109 likes
Collaborated with nine other students in the production and implementation of promotional items
Conducted seven interviews with Hungarian locals and Alumni while reporting in Budapest, Hungary
Published five stories on From the Midwest to Budapest website
Wrote seven media pitches and gained coverage in local newspapers and online