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Discussion #1

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1 Natalie Demarko

2 Public Relations

3 Ball State University Department of Journalism

4 I’m interested in pursuing a career in public relations, preferably in the sports sector. I am also interested in the nonprofit sector of PR. I graduate this May, and my goal is to land a job in Atlanta, Georgia. I’m interested in moving back to the south (where I’m from). One of my life goals is to start my own company with my best friend and my brother! Another  goal (more general) is to run a marathon- plan is to complete this year!

5 I have taken the PR research course in which I completed a research project. I performed in depth interviews of Ball State’s athletic department to determine how they monitor student athlete social media. This research has helped to form the basis of my creative project. In addition, last semester in the PR campaigns class I was a part of a four-person team that developed a strategic communications plan for the Muncie Symphony Orchestra. We performed secondary research to develop an initial understanding of the organization. We also examined their website and social media presence by performing audits. We attended several events, and lastly, we surveyed and interviewed publics of the orchestra. All of this research helped to develop our communications plan. 

6 Bachelors of Science in Journalism, double minor in public relations & multimedia communication from Georgia Southern University

7 Goals include:

· Turning in all assignments on time

· Completing the assignments to the best of my ability

· Achieving a comprehensive understanding of PR Evaluation

8 The only other course I have this semester is my creative project course.

9 Is there any chance for collaboration with other classmates during this course? 

10 Photo attached. =) Looking forward to this semester!