Maris Callahan

Chicago, IL USA
Website: http://www.mariscallahan.com
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Professional Experience

Maris is a public relations and marketing professional who has led numerous successful media campaigns, social media and interactive marketing campaigns, new product launch events, store openings and more. Also a talented writer, frequent television guest and storyteller with a passion for food and lifestyle, Maris has a keen interest in helping companies tell their story and raise awareness to ultimately, meet sales and business goals. As a longtime blogger, Maris has developed strong contacts online and has additional experience developing cross-platform marketing programs using both new and traditional media channels.

Expertise

Account manager
9 Years
Writer
9 Years
Social Media
7 Years

Specialty

Food
8 Years
Lifestyle
9 Years
Home & Garden
9 Years

Industries


PR (firm) - Small to mid-sized corp. clients
5 Years
PR (firm) - Fortune 1000 corp. clients
4 Years
Online/new media
7 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

10 Years

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Bonfire Wines (10+), Madhava Natural Sweeteners (10+), Pay with Dash (3-5), Reynolds Kitchens (1-2), Mazola (1-2), Women Driving Excellence (1-2), Canon USA (6-10), Starbucks (6-10), David's Bridal (6-10), Vanity Fair Intimates (6-10), Cory Vines (3-5)

Other Work History

For the past five years I have been a freelance public relations consultant and worked with numerous small to midsize companies in the consumer and lifestyle space. I also provide freelance services to agencies of all sizes.

Computer Skills

Word, Excel, OS and XP.

References

Can provide upon request

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PR Portfolio

Attached is an overview of my work, including case studies, media clips and writing samples.

Resume