Laura Breshock is a marketing and advertising coordinator based in Seattle, WA with over 6 years of experience supporting non-profit organizations. She has strong skills in writing, editing, photography, branding, and social media marketing. Her experience includes managing daily operations and growing revenues for a barbershop, donor relations coordination for a foundation, and developing marketing strategies and content for several arts non-profits. She holds a Masters degree in Creative & Cultural Industries from King's College London and a BA in History from Linfield College.

1. LAURA BRESHOCK
Seattle, WA | 847.894.2104 | breshocklaura@gmail.com
Marketing / Advertising / Branding Coordinator
Recent graduate with a passion for advertising/marketing/branding and 6+ years of hands-on experience
supporting the communications and outreach efforts of top local non-profit institutions. Exceptional time
management and interpersonal skills, combined with demonstrated strengths in writing, editing,
photography, and organizational storytelling. Extremely creative thinker, combined with visual design skills
and the ability to draw strong inspiration from current trends in arts, music, social justice, and pop culture.
Key Skills & Qualifications
Outstanding Customer Service Skills Corporate Storytelling & Messaging
Audience Demographics & Segmentation Cross-Cultural Communications
Office Management / Administrative Support Branding & Brand Development
Public Relations / Media Relations Event Planning & Facilitation
Social Media Campaigns & Content Development Research / Writing / Presentations
E-Mail Marketing / Advertising Support Photography / Videography
Guerilla Marketing & Special Promotions MS Office / Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency
Professional History
RUDY’S BARBERSHOP | Receptionist Seattle, WA: 2016-2017
• Manage the daily business and administrative operations of this high-end barbershop; duties include
inventory control, cash handling, bank deposit preparation, employee/client relations, and scheduling.
• Actively look for ways to improve efficiency and grow corporate revenues via innovative branding and
marketing opportunities, including the launch and management of the shops Facebook page.
PIKE PLACE MARKET FOUNDATION | Donor Relations Coordination Seattle, WA: 2016
• Managed the annual fund and database for this community-based non-profit foundation and interacted with
donors via phone, email and in-person – providing knowledgeable and exuberant customer service.
• Entered donations in database and sent acknowledgements via the Raisers Edge CRM mail merge feature.
• Worked alongside accountant to track earnings and reporting income; participated in the annual audit.
• Developed a series of new training processes to improve service consistency and speed up onboarding.
PRATT FINE ARTS CENTER | Marketing Intern & Auction Coordinator Seattle, WA: 2016
• Developed/managed social media content, using Twitter and Facebook to improve community engagement.
• Created and implemented a new social media calendar for the organization to boost exposure.
• Recruited 40+ volunteers for the annual fundraising auction, coordinating all event scheduling and logistics.
ARTIST TRUST | Communications & Digital Assets Intern Seattle, WA: 2015-2016
• Created new media content via videography and Photoshop skills, including social media marketing videos.
• Interviewed, videotaped, and edited stories on grant recipients to feature on the organization’s website.
• Supported grants department and provided on-site media support and donor outreach for annual auction.
FULCRUM FOUNDATION | Administrative / Marketing Intern Seattle, WA: 2010-2012
• Provided clerical support to the administrative, events, marketing and development teams.
• Utilized Raisers Edge CRM data entry and analysis.
• Coordinated volunteers and presenters for annual gala.
Education & Certifications
KING’S COLLEGE LONDON | Masters, Creative & Cultural Industries London, UK: 2014-2016
• Completed dissertation on the cultural memory narrative of World War II in the American imagination
LINFIELD COLLEGE | B.A. Degree, History (Studio Art Minor) McMinnville, OR: 2010-2014
• Worked as Radio Show Host/Manager and Visual Art Content Editor for campus art magazine