Susan Garcia.

Hello... I'm a strategic communications professional, proudly living in the Twin Cities. I have a flair for social media, an immense love for art and design, and a hunger to learn. Learn more about me below!

Find Me Online

Twitter
LinkedIn
Contact Me- Email

Communications Experience

I am currently a Freshmen Admissions Counselor at the University of Minnesota!
2009-2010: Assistant Account Executive with Leum PR Group
I was also a social media intern for Padilla Speer Beardsley
I was previously an intern at Padilla Speer Beardsley in the Consumer Marketing Practice
In 2008 I was the public relations intern for the Katherine E. Nash Gallery
In the summer of 2007 I interned in External Affairs at the Smithsonian American Art Museum

University of Minnesota

I graduated with a BA in Strategic Communications from the University of Minnesota in 2009.
Additionally, I had an emphasis in fine arts studies.
My senior project was a communications plan for Box Tops for Education.

National Student Advertising Competition

In 2008-09 I was the Public Relations leader of Chariot, the UMN NSAC team.
Our team, Chariot, won 1st at the District 8 competition, and scored 5th in the nation.
The campaign won a grant and is currently being implemented at the University of Minnesota.

I Look to _____ for Inspiration

The Chronicle for Higher Education to stay up-to-date on trends and news.
YPulse for youth marketing news and trends.
Minne-ad-polis- to remind me why I love living here!
Mashable- for all news regarding social media
Agency Spy- Info and Musings on the Ad Industry
PR Newser- Info and Musings on the PR Industry

For Fun I Like...

Cheering on the Golden Gophers to victory at TCF Bank Stadium!
Creating and admiring art
Enjoying a great game of Twins baseball
Putting on my cheesehead and enjoying a Green Bay Packers game
Cooking up new and traditional recipes in my St Paul brownstone apt.