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Elizabeth Karrels

@elizabethkarrels

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Bilingual communications professional skilled in public relations, outreach, and high-volume stakeholder support.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles leveraging bilingual communication, PR/outreach, and organized support within collaborative, people-centered teams offering growth and clear processes.

I am a detail-oriented, bilingual communications professional with experience in public relations support, student-facing roles, and high-volume outreach. I have drafted and edited client and media communications, conducted targeted contact research, and maintained organized outreach databases to ensure consistent, clear messaging.

I excel at facilitating English–Spanish communication, supporting cross-functional teams, and managing multiple assignments under structured processes. Known for reliability, adaptability, and a people-centered approach, I thrive in roles that require clear writing, thoughtful follow-through, and collaborative problem solving.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Residence Advisor

EF Málaga

Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 (2 months)

Served as primary contact for international students, managed arrivals/departures and documentation, and communicated policies to diverse audiences to ensure smooth program operations.

Cross Cultural Communication Documentation Management

Public Relations Intern

Laughlin Constable

Jun 2022 - Dec 2022 (6 months)

Drafted and edited client and media communications, conducted targeted contact research, and maintained outreach databases to improve consistency and tracking of PR initiatives.

Media Relations Research Outreach Tracking Editing

Call Center Representative

UWL Alumni Center

Sep 2021 - Dec 2021 (3 months)

Conducted outbound alumni calls using consultative communication and active listening to meet engagement and outreach goals while representing the university professionally.

Outbound Calling Active Listening

Bilingual Communications Support

Aptiv

Apr 2021 - Oct 2021 (6 months)

Facilitated English–Spanish communication between clients and teams, reviewed bilingual documents for clarity and accuracy, and supported cross-functional information flow.

Bilingualism Translation Documentation Review Client Communication Cross Functional Collaboration Quality Assurance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies & Spanish

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Spanish with emphases in Public Relations, Organizational Communication, and Translation; included study abroad at Universidad Veritas in Costa Rica (Spring 2022) and a TESOL minor.