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Maddi West

@maddiwest

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Public relations professional specializing in media communications and content.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking an early-career communications role where I can craft media narratives, manage social content, support events, and grow in media relations and strategic communications within a collaborative team.

I am a public relations practitioner with hands-on experience drafting press releases, social copy, newsletters, and op-eds, and building media lists and coverage reports. I have supported client events and coordinated outreach while interning at RunSwitch PR and the U.S. Army Recruiting Command Public Affairs Office.

I bring digital content and design experience—creating social media campaigns, graphics, and communicating across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn—alongside mentoring peers on resumes, cover letters, and interview preparation. I focus on clear, audience-focused messaging and measurable media results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Public Relations Intern

Current

RunSwitch PR

Jan 2026 - Present (2 months)

Drafted press releases, social and newsletter copy, created media lists and executed outreach, monitored coverage across channels and produced coverage reports, and supported client event preparation and execution.

Media Relations Coveragebooks event support Outreach CoverageBooks

Current

Peer Career Mentor

Current

EKU Office of Advising and Career Services

Aug 2025 - Present (7 months)

Reviewed and revised student resumes and cover letters, led mock interviews, and prepared logistics for job fairs and career events to improve student employability.

Resume Review Cover Letter Career Coaching

Public Affairs Intern

U.S. Army Recruiting Command

Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 (2 months)

Collaborated on social media content and campaign design, wrote pitches and talking points, edited press materials, and drafted event communications plans supporting public affairs operations.

Social Media Graphic Design Pitch Press Materials Talking Points Adobe Photoshop Canva

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Eastern Kentucky University

Bachelor of Arts, English

Bachelor of Arts in English with a Public Relations minor; coursework included Design for Mass Media, Public Relations Writing, Public Relations Case Studies, and Introduction to Media Writing.