PRSC Networking You

	Jane Clucas President Contact: president@curtinprsc.com or jane.clucas@hotmail.com Degree: Bachelor of Commerce – Double major in Public Relations & Tourism Management Why did you choose to study PR? I’m studying PR because it is such a broad, challenging and rewarding course. PR opens doors and offers its professionals so many opportunities. Joining the PRSC is one of the best choices I made. Through the PRSC I have gained invaluable work experience opportunities, expanded my network and increased my professional skill set. Download a membership form now! In the future which area of Public Relation would you like to work in? Following my degree I aim to work in Event Management. My most recent work experience includes Event Management for the Red Bull Air Race, Dusk Bridal Fair and the V8 SuperCars.
	Stacey Tweddle Vice President Contact: staceytweddle@hotmail.com Degree: Bachelor of Commerce – Majoring in Marketing and Public Relations I’m studying Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Marketing and Public Relations Third Year. My work experience prior to starting uni includes working for Abel McGrath Real Estate in Claremont as an Administration Assistant. I’m currently working at BHP Billiton as a Customer Service Administration Assistant. My interests include; playing hockey for Melville in the Willowbridge Hockey League, shopping, travelling and spending time with family and friends.
	David Thatcher Secretary Contact: thatcher_6490@hotmail.com Degree: Bachelor of Commerce – Majoring in Marketing and Public Relations What do you consider your key strengths to be? Great oral communication skills – I really enjoy public speaking.Teamwork and Leadership Skills – I have developed these over time through Cadets and University work.Organisation and Time Management – I have really developed these skills as the Secretary of the PRSC and through my University work. Fun and Hardworking – I am a really passionate person and enjoy meeting new people and working hard on any project that I do. In the future what area of Public Relations would you like to work in?My big passion is sports and making sure that all people can enjoy sport so working in that area would be great, whether it is private or public sector it doesn’t matter to me.
	Jacqui Roberts Treasurer Contact: robertsj89@hotmail.com Degree: Bachelor of Commerce - Double Major in PR and Tourism & Event Management What do you aspire to be on completion of your degree? My ideal profession would be working in a PR or Event Management role, preferably in the Hospitality and Tourism industry or Entertainment and Arts industry. The areas of PR in which I would like to work in most are events management, presentations & product launches, promotion & sponsorship, reputation management, media relations, communication strategy and strategic PR planning. What do you aspire to do when you complete your degree? At the moment I'm not 100% sure what I will want to do once I complete my degree. I hope to travel for a few months before starting my career, taking some time to see and experience the rest of the world before I settle down into my first "real" job.
	Suesha Rana Guid Representative Contact: suesharana@hotmail.com
	Tequilla Lai Design Coordinator Contact: tequilla_lai@yahoo.com Degree: Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication) – Majoring in Public Relations and Film and Television What do you aspire to be on completion of your degree? Event management, government relation and media relation are the sectors that I will like to focus on, as I believe these areas offer a wide range of learning opportunities in terms of effective communication. I am also interested in the area of art such as TV production and photography. The process of getting a piece of artwork done is just like the journey of establishing one relationship; it makes you feel that you are doing it for good.
	Issa Maimoun Promotions Coordinator Contact: issa_maimoun@hotmail.com Degree: Bachelor of Commerce – Majoring in Marketing and Public Relations Outline your work experience within Public Relations I have completed work experience within the Sunset Events team from early September 2009 till end of November 2009. Duties varied from general admin responsibilities as well as helping out with preparations for events and on site help on the day. Currently I am working on the (ACEN) Australian Collaborative Education Network’s 2010 National Conference on Work Integrated Learning. I have also been an active member of the PRSC since March 2009. In the future what area of Public Relations would you like to work in? I would like to work as a PR consultant with a large PR consultancy as it will give me the opportunity to experience working with different types of clients. Ultimately, I would like to work in thcorporate sector. What are your career goals? To work in a range of different industries and roles that will help me gain as much experience as possible and provide me with challenging jobs that will help me develop my skills further. In the long term, my goal would be to run my own business and have the financial stability to retire by the age of 40 if I choose.
	Emma Menzies Sponsorship & Fundraising Coordinator Contact: ejmenzies@gmail.com Degree: Bachelor of Commerce – Majoring in Marketing and Public Relations In the future what area of Public Relations would you like to work in? Outline your work experience within Public Relations
	Teale Binckes Sponsorhsip & Fundraising Coordinator Contact: teale_02@hotmail.com Degree: Bachelor of Commerce – Majoring in Marketing and Public Relations
	Leah Wright PRSC General Committee Member Contact: leah.wright@student.curtin.edu.au Degree: Bachelor of Commerce; Marketing and PR Outline your work experience within Public Relations I have worked in a Public Relations Agency which specializes in Fashion Industry clients, I moved to Sydney for four weeks to complete my internship and was interning full time. I was able to get very involved in many projects and even came up with a few new ideas for the company. My best PR moment so far has been... Seeing a product that I chose to send to Channel Ten featured on a presentor of the television show "the Circle".
	Jessica Geach PRSC General Committee Member Contact: geachi@hotmail.com Degree: Bachelor of Commerce; Marketing and PR What do you aspire to be on completion of your degree I aspire to be a competent student, already working within the PR and Marketing field, having graduated with enough experience, knowledge and skill to apply confidently to the industry and get my name out there. Something no one knows about you (a more mysterious and less serious question). Previously I studied fashion design which has always been the foundation of my passion in life and recently with my sister, also a fashion student; we have just started putting together our own fashion label, GEACH. Although being very much in the early days we both have such creative ideas, designs and drive to make this a big and successful mark in the industry. Watch the name, GEACH.
	Brianna Slate PRSC General Committee Member Contact: bri_slate@hotmail.com Degree: Bachelor of Commerce – Majoring in Marketing and Public Relations Outline your work experience within Public Relations Throughout my degree I have tried to gain as much relevant work experience as possible. I have assisted in carrying out an energetic campaign for Apple Mac, worked as event assistant for Curtin Business School and have had a large involvement in the media and marketing for the 2010 Rebel Sport City to Surf for Activ. I have also been a member of the Public Relations Student Chapter for 2 years, organizing and running events for students to learn and network with industry professionals. What do you consider your key strengths to be? I am highly motivated and enthusiastic to succeed in all that I am involved in. I possess strong leadership, interpersonal and team orientated skills as well as excellent communication and public speaking skills. My commitment, motivation and strong work ethic position me to be a valuable asset for prospective employees. In the future what area of PR would you like to work in? I am very interested to work in the area of media/arts/entertainment, however am looking forward to seeking various experiences in all areas of public relations.
	Samantha Cobb PRSC General Committee Member Contact: samanthacobb90@hotmail.com Degree: Bachelor of Commerce - Double Major in Public Relations and Marketing What do you aspire to be on completion of your degree? I aspire to be a columnist or a PR consultant for a high profile celebrity! What do you aspire to do when you complete your degree? I want to travel Europe, America and Canada. Once I return to Australia I think I'll move to the East coast where there are more opportunities in the PR/creative field.
	Alexandra Sedgwick Events Coordinator Contact: alex.c.sedgwick@gmail.com
	Rebecca Fraurud PRSC General Committee Member Contact: becci_fraurud@hotmail.com
	Gabrielle Mannella PRSC General Committee Member Contact: gabrielle.mannella@student.curtin.edu.au