Kelly A. Barrett4545 Connecticut Ave NW - #327 • Washington, D.C. 20008 • (202)-709-4233 • kelly.a.barrett@gmail.com • kellyabarrett.com

• Languages: English (native) and Spanish (intermediate reading/writing, basic speaking • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PC/Mac), Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign CS5, iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Garage Band; Knowledge of HTML and CSS, Google Analytics

SKILLS

HONORS • Best Visual Strategy for “Farmer’s Festival” creative concept/brochure; chosen by GMMB May 20100 • Two-time winner of American Literary Magazine’s “Best in Show” for Photography Fall 2006, Fall 2007 • Had photography featured in American Literary magazine all 7 semesters of attendance at AU • Chosen as finalist in the running to be student commencement speaker

EXPERIENCE

Consumer advocacy non-profit, focused on sustainability and human health issues• Wrote press releases which generated considerable media coverage, including release for report on cost of wa-ter privatization in New Jersey and release focused on endocrine-disrupting chemical Triclosan• Made phone calls to pitch events to the media; conducted research; wrote letters to editors as needed• Updated website/blog on Wordpress weekly; helped improve SEO; edited video to post to YouTube; helped form new social media strategies using Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, Bit.ly, other tools; monitored and up-dated Facebook activity and Twitter mentions• Created tailored media lists using My Media Info; compiled press clips daily to write monthly report

COMMUNICATIONSINTERN,Food&WaterWatchWashington,D.C. Jan.2010toJuly2010

Blogs focused on the food system, nutrition, healthy living, sustainability and new technology http://LocalFoodieFight.Wordpress.com and http://talkingoncommonground.com • Design and produce content for both blogs on Wordpress CMS • Attract between 200-500 visitors per week, publishing blog posts 1-2 times per week • Promote websites via Twitter, Facebook, through online communities and with other tactics • Guest blogger on environmental website, Greenfudge.org • Named “Editor’s Choice of the Week” on BestGreenBlogs.com • Featured on “Best Green Blogs for Students” list on OnlineDegrees.org

CREATOR/WRITER,TalkingonCommonGround,LocalFoodieFight Jan.2010topresent

HEALTHCOLUMNIST,TheEagle,Washington,DC Aug.2009toMay2010

INTERN,AnnBrownCommunications,ChevyChase,MD May2008toJuly2009

Independent student newspaper of American University, circulation of 8,000 biweekly • Wrote 800-word columns twice a month for arts and entertainment section; focused on topics relevant to a college-aged audience with a local, American University student angle

Public relations consulting agency for national alliances and trade organizations • Created media lists with Media Atlas, produced annua; 70-clip press clipbook for Digital Media Association • Assisted interviewing of National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition member organizations as part of internal communication and strategy building • Assisted in social event planning; sent invitations, developed seating charts, coordinated with guests and speakers, photographed event

• Edited photo and video content, managed team of 15 photographers; assigned and shot events MANAGINGEDITOROFPHOTOGRAPHY,TheEagle,Washington,DC Aug.2007toDec.2009

EDUCATION American University, School of Communication, Washington, D.C. May 2010 Bachelor of Arts in Public Communication, Minor in Marketing GPA in major: 3.92, graduated summa cum laude; Dean’s List all semestersStudy Abroad: University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia Spring 2009

Technology start-up company; its primary service being a customer relationship management SaaS application• Built following of over 500 users; engaged influencers in CRM and small business community through tweet chats; differentiated application’s features by publicizing tweetshows; built list of prospective clients to schedule one-on-one demonstrations of service• Captured, narrated and edited demo videos of the application using Camtasia for Mac• Continuously updated the Twitter account; updated blog; built presence on Facebook, Screencast and YouTube

SOCIALMEDIASTRATEGIST,InfoveoLLC(Hy.ly),Washington,D.C. July2010topresent