Sonya Christensen
E-mail: sonya.christensen@gmail.com
EDUCATION
University of Oregon
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism: Public Relations
· UO Public Relations Senior Experience Program
· National Student Exchange, studied at the University of South Florida
· Interamerican University Studies Institute; Queretaro, Mexico
EXPERIENCE
Henry V Events
Production Assistant
July 2008-Present 2009
· Assistant in live event production, consumer product promotion and press tours: Support with event registration websites and on-site event management, assist in creating budget inquires and audience research, generate company development and new sale leads, support with hospitality and logistic planning, brand promotion and marketing plans. Develop media relation contacts and write press releases for company awards and client events.
Frause
Account Executive Intern
March 2008- June 2008
· Generated public recognition for clients in media relations and advertising via media pitching to high end national publications
· Created media releases, editorial calendars’, media clippings, and media lists
Hype Promotions LLC
Event Coordinator
Summer 2006 and Winter 2008
· Promote and organize events, produce tickets sales and manage invite lists for public and private events.
HIV Alliance
Media Relations Intern
October 2007- January 2008
· Pitched press releases and promoted events to local television news stations
· Planned World AIDS Day Event
The FAN 1080 Portland’s All Sports Radio Station
Radio Promotions Intern
Summer 2006
· Promoted station at a variety of sporting events; educated in radio broadcasting and advertising
Outlaw Ranch
Outdoor Program Counselor
Summer 2005
· Led wilderness excursions and organized recreational events
SKILLS
· Goal oriented, team worker, excellent communicator, proficient in social media tools: blogging, podcasting, del.icio.us, twitter, AP style, Microsoft Office, Cision Database
INTERESTS
· Lettered in varsity soccer, track & field, and lacrosse at Wilson High School
· Played violin for 16 years and traveled to Europe with Metropolitan Youth Symphony
· Participated in three Mexico mission trips to Colonial Gerrara, Mexico
· Taught two week summer school in Mexico to 200 native Indian children
