This document summarizes the qualifications and experience of Carina Brunson. She has over 10 years of experience in communications and public relations. Her skills include writing, editing, graphic design, photography, and social media marketing. She has worked in roles such as editor, reporter, marketing assistant, and web designer. Brunson also has experience managing projects, leading teams, and meeting deadlines.

1. St.
McAllen, TX 78504
956-739-5458
carinabrunson@gmail.com
CARINA A. BRUNSON
6623 Babcock Rd. #818, San Antonio, TX
210-789-7882
carinabrunson@gmail.com
Summary of qualifications
 Over 10 years experience working in communications and
public information field
 More than 4 years experience in writing and copy editing.
 Over six years of experience in graphic design and layout
using QuarkXpress and inDesign
 Effective working in fast paced environments and meeting
strict deadlines
 Over five years of experience in photography and photo
editing using Adobe Photoshop and Bridge
 Excellent communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal
 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, QuarkXpress, Joomla,
and knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Dreamweaver
in PC and Mac formats and Ektron CMS
 Proficient with social media tools such as Facebook,
Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter
Administration
Project Management
Leadership
Professionalism
Communicator
Time Management
Writing
Editing
Proof-reading
Graphic Design
Page Layout
Web Design and Maintenance
Media Relations
Social Media Marketing
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Relevant Communication Projects
 Assisted with planning church functions, events at SAC and events such as the Mission Awards
Showcase for the Progress Times, ensuring they met
objectives, goals and attained good audience experience
 Developed relationships with partners, advertisers,
sources, and community, school district, city, county and
state leaders
“…a well-rounded individual that
could tackle any task whether it be
design, photography or writing.”
~ Joshua Garza
Multimedia and Production Specialist
Austin Travis County Integral Care
 Was a media liaison for a major community outreach
program; also coordinated with another writer/journalist to
produce an article that was published in several media
outlets
 Assist in content and design of newsletter template, brochure, plaques and other marketing tools for
SAC
 Curated photos for the City of Mission’s Centennial Magazine and secured licensing for publication
 Researched and curated information and pictures and wrote and edited copy for the Rio Grande
Valley Visitors guide for six years
 Assembled and edited copy for the Rio Grande Valley Mobile Home and RV Park Directory and
maintained database for six years
 Gathered, edited and wrote news items for special issues such as the Home Improvement Guide, Back
to School Guide, Hurricane Issue, Campus Chronicle and other special issues as needed
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2. St.
McAllen, TX 78504
956-739-5458
carinabrunson@gmail.com
CARINA A. BRUNSON
Relevant Experience
Professional Communications and Marketing Solutions August 2015 to present San Antonio, TX
Owner
 Web Content Editing, Writing and Consulting for San Antonio College
 Design and Edit Marketing Materials – articles, business cards, flyers, brochures, catalogs, etc.
 Public Relations
 SEO Management
 Social Media Management (PME is a client)
 Internal Communications
 Blog Development
Mission Publishing, Inc. 2015, 2005-2013, 1998-2002 Mission, TX
Community/Entertainment News Editor, Reporter, Office Manager, Production Assistant, Bookkeeper,
Receptionist/Typesetter
 Follow leads to develop stories
 Write and edit stories – Community/Entertainment News, Features, Police, Fire Department, and other
beats
 Attend meetings
 News and feature photography and editing
“Carina is a passionate advocate of
process improvement and project
completion.” ~ Sean Downey
Production Manager
Progress Times
 Graphic design and Page Layout
 Organize emails
 Maintain multiple databases
 Customer assistance
 Supervise 5-10 people
 Develop design layout
 Develop templates
 Typeset
 Update websites
 Customer service
USAA/Strategic Staffing Solutions December 2014 to January 2015 San Antonio, TX
Administrative Assistant
 Performed various administrative duties in support of the department under moderate supervision
 Scheduling of activities, general clerical work and phone support
 Handling of confidential materials/information
 Maintained basic spreadsheets, email and calendar
 Prepared standard paperwork such as correspondence, forms, bills, statements, receipts, checks or other
documents using established procedures
 Provided information in support of requests regarding department projects, programs and/or events
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McAllen, TX 78504
956-739-5458
carinabrunson@gmail.com
CARINA A. BRUNSON
Professional Medical Equipment, Inc. August to December 2014 Bulverde, TX
Social Media Manager/Marketing Consultant
 Designed and edited 12-page magazine for marketing use at tradeshows
 Developed marketing plan for social media, business and web site
 Manage the business’s social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Google+
(still currently managing)
 Direct marketing planning meetings to receive input from employees to find out what works, what needs
improvement and what they would like to see
 Edit photos for design and marketing use
 Graphic design
San Antonio College October 2013 to June 2014 San Antonio, TX
Public Relations/Marketing Assistant, Public Relations Specialist
“…she displayed extreme
professionalism, was reliable and
responsible for all duties assigned to
her, and consistently went above and
beyond the call of duty”
~ Vanessa C. Torres
Director of Public Relations
San Antonio College
 Still performing Contract Work as needed
 Photo editing
 General marketing tasks – art direction, photography, event
management
 Writing and editing
 Attend meetings
 Project management
 Customer assistance
 Graphic design
 Publishing pictures, stories and events to website using Ektron CMS
 Manage emails
 Draft KSYM notes and Department and SAC Weekly reports
Skills
 Demonstrable professionalism as evidenced through effective communications, interpersonal
interaction, community and customer relations, situational awareness, occasion and event appropriate
etiquette and personal appearance. Maintaining high standards of professionalism I have developed
strong and productive relationships with city, school and county officials as a daily function of my
work.
 Administrative Skills – Assists the publisher and owner by producing correspondence; managing
front and back office functions; working as intermediary between the publisher and his staff, general
public, and addressing demands of facilities equipment needs and concerns. Also, responsible for
learning and mastering all duties of the front and back office; responsible for training and cross-
training employees in their core and back-up roles; and responsible for ensuring that all duties were
covered at all times such as times employees were out due to illness or vacation. Additionally
responsible for ensuring that employees were adequately performing their job functions and meeting
daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines; and observing and evaluating performance and providing
counseling and re-training as necessary.
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McAllen, TX 78504
956-739-5458
carinabrunson@gmail.com
CARINA A. BRUNSON
 Regularly ensured smooth and efficient workflow of multiple projects including special projects
such as the City's Centennial Magazine, and annual projects such as the Rio Grande Valley Visitors'
Guide and the Mobile Home and RV Park Directory. Effective project management required proper
prioritization, delegation and management of tasks and functions necessary to complete each project
by deadline while adhering to regular weekly deadlines for the company's three weekly publications.
Communicate externally our needs to the printer, area parks, points of interest, museums, city,
county, and state departments, the university; as well as internal communication with sales staff,
production staff, and the publisher; along with regular status updates and follow up were critical to
ensuring that each publication not only made it to press on time, but we delivered high quality
publications of interest to our market each and every time.
 Proven leadership skills demonstrated in the workplace serving as office manager, managing several
employees, setting expectations and establishing standards and holding employees accountable to
performing to them. Provide on-the-job training and instruction, offering assistance as needed.
Efficiently manage employees through proper
communication and by providing proper support.
 Goal planning, achievement, and adherence to strict
deadlines are an inseparable part of the news cycle. As
such, these qualities have also become integral to the very
nature of my work ethic and habits.
 Employs effective communication skills, both written and
verbal, in daily interaction, both internal and external to
the company during the standard course of doing business.
Whether producing up-to-date news stories and
correspondence or conducting interviews or providing project and status updates, communication has
always been a critical component in completing any duties.
“…has always exemplified total
professionalism…with high moral
character values personified through
her ethics, integrity, loyalty and
honesty” ~ Jesse Muniz
Asst. Superintendent for Business & Finance
Sharyland ISD
 While taking on new and challenging duties and advancing within the newspaper business, graphic
design and page layout skills were developed using programs such as Quark Xpress, InDesign,
PhotoShop, and Acrobat to produce ads, letterheads and flyers for publication and external
communications. Additionally, as the webmaster for the newspaper in the infancy of its website
proficiency was developed in the use of DreamWeaver and the Joomla CMS in the design and daily
maintenance of three web properties.
 Computer Literacy – A long and varied career in newspaper publishing has afforded ample
opportunity to become proficient, and even expert, on both PC and Apple platforms using a wide
variety of software applications. In addition to graphic and web design applications, the Microsoft
suite of office applications, QuickBooks accounting software and FileMaker database software have
all been a part of my toolbox employed to complete daily job functions.
 Extensive writing and copy editing experience. Breadth of writing experience has included
entertainment and human interest writing, government and news reporting, investigative reporting,
and public relations. Additionally, editing experience has included such duties as adapting syndicated
articles and columns for our audience, editing and refining corporate and governmental news releases,
and society and events news items prior to publication following Associated Press Stylebook rules.
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5. St.
McAllen, TX 78504
956-739-5458
carinabrunson@gmail.com
CARINA A. BRUNSON
Education
Bachelor of Science in Communications April 2010
University of Phoenix Online GPA: 3.42
Phoenix, AZ
Relevant Coursework
Mass Communication Organizational Communication
Media and Society Public Relations and Public Affairs
Image Editing Web Design
Associate of Arts in Business March 2006
Axia College/Western International University Online GPA: 3.48
Phoenix, AZ
Relevant Coursework
Critical Thinking Written Communication
Supervision and Leadership Cultural Diversity
Human Resources Management Persuasive Writing
Professional Development
Feature Writing Certificate Headline Writing Certificate
April 2011 July 2010
University of Texas - School of Journalism Online University of Texas - School of Journalism Online
Austin, TX Austin, TX
Writing the News Story Certificate Social Media Conference
July 2008 August 2010
University of Texas - School of Journalism Online McAllen, TX
Austin, TX
Previous Member
Texas Press Association
Volunteer Experience
Stagehand for 2013 Society of Professional Journalists Grid Iron
Relief Society Secretary, Laurel Advisor and Primary Counselor, Teacher and Secretary, Media Liaison
for Mormons Helping Hands Community Outreach program – Cumulative of 10 years
Creating weekly newsletter and emailing; assisting with meeting agendas; taking attendance; teaching pre-teen
and teenagers core values in a Christian perspective; assist with value projects; teach church lessons to pre-teen,
teenagers and elementary age children; participate in meetings with other church leaders to discuss goals and plan
monthly calendar of events. Assisted with a community outreach program as a media liaison and produced an
article with another journalist that was published in multiple media outlets.
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