New Orleans (June 7, 2012) – Uptown PR, a public relations and marketing firm based in New Orleans is pleased to welcome its most recent additions, Lauren Fincher and Kendall Finn. Fincher and Finn were accepted into the firm’s Summer Internship Program last month.
Their duties include drafting press materials,
creating and maintaining media relations and conducting research on the newest
public relations tools. Fincher and Finn will also be responsible for promoting
client and agency events along with updating social media sites for a large
array of clients.
Fincher, originally from the Atlanta
Metropolitan area, is delighted to be a part of the public relations industry
in New Orleans. Prior to working at Uptown PR, Fincher served as an intern for
the Arena Football League’s New Orleans VooDoo Football Team. While working
with the VooDoo, Fincher used her writing and journalism skills as she wrote
game stories, press releases, and player biographies. She also contributed
various campus news stories to her college newspaper, The Maroon. Before moving to New Orleans, Fincher completed four
years of the Video Broadcasting Program at Brookwood High School. Throughout her
participation with this program, Fincher helped to produce weekly news shows
making her efficient with operating cameras, editing software and other
production equipment.
Fincher currently attends Loyola University,
obtaining her bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, with a minor in Spanish.
Fincher is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., where she serves as
the historian. She is responsible for planning and coordinating events held by
her chapter as well as using social media outlets to promote them.
Finn, a local New Orleanian, has worked in
various jobs throughout the New Orleans community preceding her position at
Uptown PR. She has had numerous jobs ranging from working as a teacher at First
Baptist of New Orleans Early Learning Center to working at Chateau Golf and
Country Club. Another noteworthy position was at Carver Darden Law Firm, where
she served as an intern. During her time at Carver Darden, she learned about
hard work and dedication through working with the attorneys in various tasks
such as drafting client materials and helping attorneys prepare for trial.
Finn is approaching her senior year at Louisiana
State University, where she intends to receive a bachelor’s degree is Business
Marketing. She is an active member of
the Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority and has been involved in many
community service activities through her sorority. Finn is very involved in the
New Orleans community and looks forward to expanding her professional career in
her native city.
“Our Summer Internship Program is a great way
for young talent from around the Southeast to get a feel for the public
relations industry,” said Genevieve Douglass, founder and executive director of
Uptown PR. “It gives them an opportunity to learn what they like and don’t like
about the field they are studying and allows them to have a better perspective
for their career path before they graduate.”
About Uptown PR
Founded
in 2011, Uptown
PR
specializes in media relations, event and
product promotions, social media and brand management. Located in Uptown New
Orleans, the firm offers integrated public relations and marketing solutions to
develop and grow business for its clients.
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