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PRofessional Solutions, LLC Partners with AWC-DC,

Sponsors Matrix Scholarship

 

Michelle Cardoso, a sophomore at the University of Maryland in the University Honors Program, majoring in Communications with an emphasis in public relations, received the 2008 AWC-DC Matrix Scholarship, sponsored by PRofessional Solutions, LLC.

 

In a long-term arrangement the DC chapter of the Association for Women in Communications, PRofessional Solutions will sponsor the Matrix Scholarship for at least three years.

 

“We are so proud to join AWC-DC in fostering the development of future women leaders in our profession,” said PRofessional Solutions CEO Kate Perrin at the luncheon at May ’08 luncheon at the National Press Club. 

 

Michelle Cardoso and PRofessional Solutions CEO Kate Perrin

Photo by Maggie Szymanek, Uncommon Photography 

 

The Matrix Award was presented to Eleanor Clift, contributing editor at Newsweek, by Helen Thomas of Hearst News Service, who was the 2007 Matrix winner.

 

Jordan Moderates New Media Panel

 

PRofessional Solutions, LLC managing director Melanie Jordan moderated a Washington Women in Public Relations( WWPR) panel discussion, "New Media's Next Wave:  What to Expect in 2008" on January 10 at the Arts Club of Washington. For information on upcoming WWPR programs, visit www.wwpr.org.

 

 

Blog is a Communicator Career Resource

PRofessional Solutions and Colleagues Provide Candid Look at DC Opportunities

 

The Capital Buzz is a joint project of the Boss Ladies, a team of five experienced entrepreneurs who run communications-related businesses. The site, at www.capitalbuzz.blogspot.com, provides tips and tools to help you navigate Washington's communications community.

 

The Boss Ladies are

·        Kate Perrin, CEO of PRofessional Solutions, LLC, Washington's source for PR staffing;

·        Sherri Core, president of Core Association Services, Inc.;

·        Tracey Wood, president of Inkwell Duck Incorporated, a business to government firm writing proposals for government contracts and grants;

·        Susan Matthews Apgood, president of News Generation, Inc., radio communications specialists; and

·        Denise Graveline, president of Don't Get Caught creative communications consulting.

 

 

PRofessional Solutions, LLC Congratulates Jennifer Wayman,

2007 Washington PR Woman of the Year

 

PRofessional Solutions, LLC was proud to be a sponsor and raffle donor for the 18th annual Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) Washington PR Woman of the Year awards program on November 14, 2007. More than 200 PR professionals attended the luncheon at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel.   

 

Jennifer Wayman, Senior Vice President/Co-Group Director at Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide was honored for her outstanding work and contribution to the profession.  Helen Thomas, "The First Lady of the Press" and syndicated columnist for Hearst newspapers delivered the keynote address.

The event also served as a benefit for WWPR's pro bono client, Doorways for Women and Families, with donations from raffle ticket sales.

 

Left to right:

Kate Perrin, PRofessional Solutions, LLC

Joe Balintfy, National Institutes of Health

Debbie Friez, Burrelles Luce

 

 

 

WWPR PR Woman of the Year Awards Luncheon

 

Blogging Workshop Sponsor

PRofessional Solutions, LLC sponsored a workshop, "Blogging for Your Business" offered by don't get caught creative communications consulting. The workshop has been offered several times at the National Press Club by Denise Graveline of don't get caught, and provides strategies, examples and hands-on practice in posting effective business content online. For more information and to read participant comments, visit www.dontgetcaught.biz/workshops.htm.

News

The Washington Post, "Life at Work: When Security Clashes With Trust", June 1, 2003

Washington Business Journal, "Women in Business: PR's pink collar starts to fade", September 13, 2002

Washington Business Journal, "Women in Business: Women entrepreneurs weather economic uncertainty", June 8, 2001

PR News, "Are Indies Virtually Recession-Proof?", April 23, 2001

The Washington Post, Washington Business, "Career Track-Go It Alone: Choosing the Freelance Option", September 25, 2000

PRWEEK, "Experienced DC-area pros turn temp", April 24, 2000

Washington Business Journal, "Ketchum Leaves N.Y. to Find Local PR Talent", July 12, 1999 

Washington Business Journal, "PRofessional Solutions Finds Part-Time PR Market", January 18, 1999 

 

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