Taylor J. Graves
(619)820-6941 ∙ taylorjgraves@gmail.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Miller Brooks, Inc., Indianapolis, Public Relations Account Executive
(January 2010 – Present)
- Ran editorial opportunity management for over 400 trade and consumer publications, organized and conducted media appointments at several industry trade shows
- Organized and evaluated sponsorships, product donations and product placement for 7 major product groups
- Developed media advisories, press releases, interview talking points, communications plans, key messaging and new business proposals
- Client relations and account maintenance for CertainTeed, North America’s largest building products manufacturer
Raymond J. Lucia Companies, San Diego, Public Relations and Event Coordinator
(December 2008 – December 2009)
- Managed all Public Relations efforts for Ray Lucia, CFP® and RJL Wealth Management in 15 different offices nationwide
- Research and prep for daily money talk radio show, “The Ray Lucia Show”, named one of the top 100 most influential shows in the U.S. by Talker’s Magazine
- Coordination of Ray Lucia’s segments, interviews and appearances on CNBC, and FOX News
- Large event planning experience with coordination of over 60 Buckets of Money® Retirement Planning Seminars, dinner lectures and Webinars nationwide
Southwest Strategies LLC, Public Affairs Firm, San Diego, CA
Intern (Summer 2007) and Account Executive (June 2008 – October 2008)
- Supported community outreach projects raising support and attending community meetings
- Database management, new business proposals and event coordination
- Developed news releases, collateral materials and copy for public relations and advertising
- Provided client support with project time lines and tracking and event coordination
Oxford City Manager’s Office, Oxford, Ohio Public Relations Intern (Fall 2007)
- Planned and promoted public forum including community and University participants
- Developed press releases, internal newsletters and news articles for the Oxford Press
San Diego County Credit Union, San Diego, CA, Intern (Summer 2006)
- Assisted in processing auto-loans and opening new customer accounts
- Utilized multiple banking software systems for customer account maintenance and loans
- Trained new employees in using the company’s software programs
Miami University Telehawks, Oxford, Ohio, Fundraiser (Fall 2004)
- Fundraising experience, built relationships with individual donors
- Used interpersonal skills and effective oral communication to achieve fundraising goals
ACTIVITIES
- Public Relations Society of America, Hoosier Chapter, Board Member & Pinnacle Awards Co-Chair (2011-present)