Starr Brown

STARR BROWN- - education Bachelor of Arts Journalism Oakland University, Rochester, MI Minor in Social and Interactive Media Concentration in Public Relations Involvement • • • Vice President of Outreach and National Communication Coordinator – National Residence Hall Honorary Social Media Street Team – OU Housing Member – Public Relations and Advertising Club Relevant courses • • • • • • • Multimedia journalism Media law Media ethics Music business External public relations Public relations writing Media design skills • • • • • Management of strategy creation for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter via Hootsuite and Buffer Content management systems for blogging including Wordpress, Wix, Blogger and other CMS Copywriting social media posts, press releases, blog posts, and other written communications Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint along with Google Suite Organization of multiple project simultaneously starrelizabeth.com Experience Student Program Board | Mainstage Director June 2018 – current • Contract national talent to bring to campus for a 200-capacity theater on a monthly basis that fit student interests • Scout, book and contract artists for the annual April concert at a 7,700-capacity outdoor amphitheater including negotiating contracts, fulfilling riders and all production needs day of OU School of Business | Marketing Intern May 2018 – current • Draft press releases about news and updates for students, faculty, and alumni for web and email • Manage editorial schedule and production for semi-annual publication reaching 10,000+ alumni • Draft social media updates and web articles on news, alumni and campus activities IndieBandGuru.com | Editor January 2017 – current • Write reviews on singles, EPs, videos or albums from press releases • Attend and cover live events through photography, social media coverage and recap blog posts • Maintain contact with artists and their PR reps about coverage Muddy Paw PR | Intern January 2018 – June 2018 • Draft press releases for artists upcoming singles and albums • Post press coverage on Muddy Paw clients to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter