Look What I'm cookin' Up

My name is Tara Person. I'm a Creative, Confident and Credible Public Relations and Communications Professional, who is seeking a Public Relations Coordinator or Specialist role. I'd love to find a job where I can combine my love of writing and design.

Most recently, I worked for Harley-Davidson Motor Company in the Product Communications department, where I assisted in planning the 105th Anniversary Celebration. I was a member of a 6-person team that handled all PR functions for the Motor Company. I also gained invaluable writing experience through writing and editing Harley-Davidson's Newsline.

Prior to that, I graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with an Ad/PR emphasis. During college I was an active member of the UW Oshkosh PRSSA Chapter, holding offices such as Vice President and Secretary.

I also served as a board member for the Spina Bifida Association of Wisconsin, Inc. during college. Beyond the traditional role of a board member, I wrote articles, maintained the Web site and redesigned the newsletter.

I'm primarily searching in Milwaukee, WI, where I currently live, however, I am willing to relocate if the right opportunity comes along. Additional parts of the country that I have an interest in are Chicago, IL, Washington, DC, Denver, CO, and Portland, OR.

While job searching I have gained experience in social media (LinkdIn, Twitter and Facebook) and continue to write in the nonprofit world. You can read my most recently published article entitled, "A Team Effort" in the Winter 2010 issue of Insights into Spina Bifida at http://is.gd/7H46G.

The other project I have been working on while job searching is starting this blog. I have found that cooking provides a great deal of enjoyment for me. So in the spirit of this being a cooking blog, this recipe, A Twist on Pasta Salad, http://is.gd/8Hspz, is worth trying for your next office party. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did when I made it for a dinner party.

In my spare time, I enjoy swimming, reading a good book and of course cooking.

Contact: Tara Person
Tara.M.Person@gmail.com


For Tara's resume and additional writing samples: www.linkedin.com/in/taraperson
Reach out to Tara on Twitter: @taraperson

Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you!

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