What other people say about my work...
Photo: In the garden - neighbors who come to chat and plant...
"Laura experienced a rapid increase in the diversity and scope of her job responsibilities. She handled the increased load professionally and competently. She has the skills, the intellect, and the capacity to learn. She is an exceptional talent and was a valued team member on all the projects she was assigned. Highly respected and valued by her colleagues, she is an excellent candidate for future management and leadership positions. "
Roy Feiring, Communications Group Supervisor
Snohomish County Public Works
"Laura was an essential member of the project team for Snohomish County's Unified Development Code Update Project where she provided leadership in all areas of public involvement and communications. This work included developing the public outreach strategy, the project website, brochures, flyers and other promotional materials, e-newsletters and announcements, and monthly public forums. With Laura on the team, I had no worries about the quality, timeliness and consistency of our public outreach and messaging. She was a great advocate for public communications and kept our project marketing front-of-mind. I greatly admire Laura's professionalism, sound judgment, self-direction and sense of responsibility."
Jean Shaffer, Project Manager
Snohomish County's UDC Update Project, 2006-2008
"Bringing people together to build community requires creativity, patience and excellent communication skills. As the Public Relations and Marketing professional in charge of Seattle Center’s Festál, one of Seattle Center’s premier public programs, Laura brings people from all walks of life together to experience the 20 world cultural events known as Festál by using her varied communications skills and expertise. Her positive, can-do attitude and understanding of cultural differences inspires everyone she works with – colleagues, clients and volunteers – to work collaboratively with purpose and passion."
Beau Fong, Independent Public Relations Counsel
(Account Manager, Nyhus Communications; Public Relations Manager, Seattle Center)
"I hired Laura to manage the public relations for Festál, a coalition of cultural community festivals held annually at Seattle Center. This position required a number of skills and experience, which Laura possessed in abundance. Specifically, expertise and proficiency in writing, editing and producing PR materials in a timely manner, ability to produce significant media coverage, as well as the facility for working with diverse cultural communities. Laura was extraordinarily successful, competent and diligent in all areas. She is a consummate professional and a pleasure to work with."
Sheryl M. Wiser, Consultant
Cascade Harvest Coalition / Freelance Writer
(Senior Public Relations Specialist, Public Programs, Seattle Center)
"Laura was assigned to our group to assist us in navigating the communication and marketing systems of Seattle Center and promote our event. From the onset, she demonstrated a keen awareness of our need to improve our marketing expertise and our need to feel that La Casa de Artes volunteers would be treated as partners. She also demonstrated to our group that she is willing to put in the extra time to make sure all parties are satisfied, and has worked well with our group of mostly Latino, non-English speaking volunteers. We appreciate her ability to make us feel relaxed, even under strict deadlines. I am personally grateful that she was assigned to our group."
Guillermo Carvajal, Chair,
La Casa de Artes, Dia de Muertos Cultural Festival
"Laura’s excellent writing skills, problem-solving skills and project management strengths have impressed me and her co-workers. Her responsibilities encompass everything from marketing one of the country’s largest free festivals and planning fundraising galas to publicizing community events and educational programs for teachers. Her work coordinating projects, publishing Folklife’s promotional materials and handling the media prior to and during the Festival demonstrate her ability to juggle multiple tasks, work under brutal deadlines and manage a number of freelancers and outsiders with ease. Laura is bright, articulate, motivated, experienced and contributes to the organization’s work at the highest level."
Sharon Frey, Consultant
(Director of Community Relations, Northwest Folklife)
"As the PR division of one of Canada’s largest ad agencies, ours is a busy place and one where Laura has used her writing, media relations and project management skills to deliver positive results for clients in many sectors. Laura’s particular strengths are her ability to see the big picture, anticipate needs, and develop a productive working relationship with colleagues and clients at all levels. With Laura’s decision to return to Seattle, I know that she’ll prove a tremendous resource wherever she chooses to apply her talents."
Jeff Domansky, President, Peak Communicators Ltd.
(VP, General Manager - Public Relations, Palmer Jarvis Group)
"Laura has always been a team player, willing to burn the ‘midnight oil’ when called upon during new business activities, major presentations or special events. She is proactive rather than reactive: curious about new clients and campaigns, ready to contribute her expertise when needed. She has the ability to manage complex programs and deliver solid results. Most importantly, she’s fun to work with."
Scott Janzen, President, Janzen Public Relations
(Sr. Vice President, Public Relations, DDB Seattle/Elgin Syferd)
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