Taryn

Brandel
TB 928.864.9452 | 528 E M ission Ave #1 Spokane, WA 99202 | tbrandel@zagmail.gonzaga.edu|
www.linkedin.com/in/taryn-brandel-58850910b
EDUCATION

Gonzaga University Graduation: May 2017

Bachelor of Arts
Public Relations Major, Promotions Minor
GPA: 3.48

Relevant Coursework
Promotions Project
Acted as mini agency to construct and carry out an extensive marketing campaign for local client Dutch Bros Coffee

WORK EXPERIENCE

Gonzaga Student Publications, Spokane, WA

Advertising Manager May 2016 Present
- Managed external and internal business relationships with agencies, clients, and on-campus departments to sell advertising
space in various publications
- Directed team of 11 staff members: 6 sales account executives, 3 graphic designers, layout and promotions staff
- Developed and implemented sales incentive and motivational program, leading to a $6,000 sales increase from returning
salesperson
- Generated $107,000 worth of advertisement sales as a team from May through February
Advertising Account Executive January 2014 April 2015
- Cold called to set up off campus meetings with numerous local companies to build new client relationships
- Directed and generate sales of advertisements in Gonzaga publications
- Generated $18,000 dollars in advertisement revenues over academic year

Next IT, Spokane Valley, WA

Marketing Intern May 2016 Present
- Managed social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn
- Participated in weekly brainstorms to generate ideas for inbound and outbound marketing campaigns
- Monitored social listening for Next IT social accounts as well as the social accounts of competitors

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Gonzaga University Public Relations Society of America, Spokane, WA

Firm Member September 2014 May 2015
- Assigned an on campus club as a client for our student-run firm where we worked with a club to establish their own brand and
manage clubs public relations
- Created media kit components for client
Fundraising Chair September 2015 May 2016
- Organized events and fundraisers for members and others within the Gonzaga community to participate in
- Attended weekly executive board and general PRSSA meetings as well as monthly Firm meetings

Knights and Setons of Gonzaga, Spokane, WA

President October 2014 - October 2015
- Oversaw group of 60 individuals participating in service and leadership through organization
- Met weekly with executive board members, staff advisors, and cabinet board to organize details regarding organization activities
- Organized visuals and led meetings, invited guest speakers to add value to meeting attendees

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Blessings Under the Bridge, Spokane, WA Fall 2015

-Served meals to local homeless individuals in Spokane
-Engaged in meaningful conversations to encourage relationships with local people without homes

Artisans, Spokane, WA October 2015 - May 2015

- Served as a mentor to individuals with intellectual disabilities, spent one-on-one time with mentee to provide support to improve
job and social skills