About Trish
As an energetic communications and social media enthusiast, I am excited to announce TrishSkram.com is celebrating its one-year anniversary! Yay! Here, you’ll find a strong presence of public relations, social media and anything communications related that help encapsulate innovative PR and marketing strategy and opportunity.
Corporate life
I currently serve as the media/PR specialist for Mercy Health System in Janesville. In 2009, I became part of a rock star dynamic Web 2.0 team to mold and shape our online presence into the comprehensive network it is now. My role as media/PR specialist has essentially become, “PR 2.0.” Prior to my role as a media specialist, I spent a little over a year as a copywriter for Mercy Health System. Before that, I interned at Mercy, working in various capacitates for two years. Working in health care, specifically marketing and public relations copy editing, has always been a personal favorite. I am drawn to health care, especially because the opportunity for growth is very promising. The health care industry has allowed me to make a difference in the lives of those I serve. Providing value in other people’s lives is important to me as a professional and as a person.
Volunteerism is a high priority. I serve as a committee member for its Young Professionals Association for Forward Janesville (soon to be goodwill ambassador). I am a long-time member of the Wisconsin Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Society and recently awarded with 3 merit awards for PR and a 2008 Judges’ Choice Award (group effort) for excellent proactive media relations and this year Judges’ Choice for excellent social media efforts. I continue to volunteer YWCA of Rock County, American Diabetes Association and have served four consecutive years as an executive planning board member and team captain for the Bert Blain Memorial Rock County American Heart Association Heart Walk.
I dedicate my nighttime and weekend leisure to family, friends and my passion for PR, social media and anything adventurous.
Education
I graduated in 2006 with a degree in communications, public relations and marketing from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. I was an active member of American Marketing Association and served as an account executive for Creative Marketing Unlimited for three consecutive years.
I’m not married, but do share a wonderful life and cozy condo with a great man (my Mr. Big). I absolutely love coffee (cream and two sugars please). Friends and family have and always will be a top priority in my life. I do what I can to perfect my writing skills (probably why I’m blogging now). I of course, like to read … I also Internet surf, network, love chocolate and travel as much as my work schedule allows. I crave for those nights out with the girls, beer and pizza and good music. Most people can’t live without TV … I can’t live without the WORLD WIDE WEB.
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Note: I apologize, but I don’t “friend” everyone to this community. Just keepin’ it real!
TESTIMONIALS
What co-workers say:
“Trish brings energy and creativity to her career, managing projects and interpersonal relationships very well. She would be an asset on anyone’s team.”
“Trish has worked with me on a wide variety of media events and related engagements. In every instance, her attention to details and deadlines as well as her creative energy has been instrumental to the success of those endeavors. Her professionalism and commitment to provide 110% effort makes her stand head and shoulders above her peers.”
“Trish is an amazing and accomplished young woman. She began her career at Mercy Health System, as an intern, and proved herself to be a quick learner and a go-getter. She jumps in to help wherever help is needed, and asks questions whenever she doesn’t understand something. I was happy to see Trish join us in a full-time position after her internship, and I’ve watched her eagerly tackle her new role, always seeking to improve herself and the processes involved in that role. She has proven herself to be invaluable member of our team. Trish is self-motivated, organized, professional and wonderful to work with one-on-one or in a team environment. She has an eye for detail, is a talented writer, and enjoys new challenges.”
What public relations professionals and business partners say:
“Having worked with Trish on multiple projects over the last few years I have come to greatly admire and respect her work, her talent and her innovative approach. Trish is a savvy media professional who isn’t afraid to take chances. This makes her a leader in the world of social media … someone to watch. It has been my honor to work with her and get to know such a wonderful woman with a bright, bright future ahead.”
“It is my pleasure to confirm my professional relationship with Trish Skram. Trish is a progressive leader in social media, marketing and public relations, and very enthusiastic about her endeavors in our field She is intelligent and thoughtful, as well as very creative and innovative. I enjoy watching where Trish’s career takes her as I know she will be very influential in our industry for many years to come!”
“Trish is an amazing speaker and motivator! She has shared her progressive insights with my students on several occasions, helping them recognize the real-world value of social media in the PR world. Trish knows her game, and knows how to connect with students and professionals alike!”
What reporters and journalists say:
“I worked with Trish while I was a reporter at The Janesville Gazette when I wrote articles involving Mercy Hospital or its staff. Trish is always helpful and friendly while maintaining professional standards. She’s also active in Janesville’s young professional community and a prolific volunteer.”
“I have worked with Trish Skram several times within my time at Madison’s CW. Trish has been my contact for television stories relating to Mercy Health System. Trish is a pleasure to work with; she has a great work ethic and will see her responsibilities through to the end. She is always upbeat and it is obvious she enjoys her job. Each and every occurrence I have had with Trish has been positive and as a member of the media, she makes working with Mercy effortless.”
DISCLAIMER
The opinions blogged herein represent only those of Trish Skram and do not reflect those of her employer, previous employers, persons or companies mentioned herein, or anyone else.
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