Sara Williams
Kim Bonnell
Bre McKamie
Jared Bryan
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The 2008 PRSSA National Conference Committee is from Eastern Michigan University and Wayne State University.
Kim Bonnell
Conference Coordinator
Joining Wayne State University from Kalamazoo, Mich., Kim Bonnell has become an important fixture in the James S. Measell Chapter of PRSSA, serving as President during the 2007-2008 academic year.
In 2005, Kim graduated from Kalamazoo Valley Community College with an associate degree in basic arts. This background in art has brought a new angle to Kim's work.
With her passion for the arts, Kim spends much of her time working on film sets. In 2006, she started production with Thought Collide on a science fiction series shot entirely in Detroit. In order to draw attention for this production statewide, Kim successfully planned and executed a screening and afterglow party in Kalamazoo. Working alone, she gained sponsorships, wrote press releases and oversaw all of the event logistics.
Currently, Kim is sharing dual roles as Director of Public Relations and Production Designer for Knemonic Productions, an independent film company in Detroit. She takes her roles very seriously, constantly updating the website blog, writing releases and planning events. She enjoys working with the special effects and other mediums to create the proper ambience for each film.
Kim brings this enthusiasm for the arts and passion for communication to her role as PRSSA 2008 National Conference Co-Coordinator. She is honored to be working with Eastern Michigan University in the development of this benchmark event.
Bre McKamie
Conference Coordinator
Born and raised in the birth city of Motown Records, Bre McKamie is a proud native of Detroit, Mich. McKamie, a public relations major with a minor in marketing at Eastern Michigan University (EMU), is excited to work with Wayne State University to co-coordinate the 2008 National Conference.
Since her sophomore year, Bre has held various leadership roles for the Eleanor Wright PRSSA Chapter at EMU. Her first position as special events/internship coordinator gave her the opportunity to plan Chapter events and socials while maintaining/updating the internship spreadsheet. She continued to climb the executive board ladder when elected as 2006 vice president. In this position, she was heavily involved in planning the EMU-PRSSA 10th annual Student Development Conference and the Chapter’s annual induction ceremony and Spring Gala. Bre is currently the EMU Chapter President.
Though her presidency is quite time consuming, she has maintained a 3.52 cumulative G.P.A. While fulfilling her responsibilities as an honor student, Bre also works on campus as a Team Leader for Supplemental Instruction. She oversees five to six instructors who hold study sessions for EMU students. Furthermore, she conducts weekly meetings with her “team,” discussing ways to market their sessions to students, how to increase attendance, reflect on successes and mistakes, different delivery techniques based on learning styles and much more.
In 2004, Bre completed her first internship at Greater Media, the parent company for radio stations the WRIF, WMAC and WCSX in Ferndale, Mich., where she assisted with on-site and off-site marketing events such as the Taste Festival and the Classic Rock Cruise. Bre was also the marketing intern for the American Red Cross office in Ypsilanti, Mich.
McKamie is a huge fan of Motown classics, such as Marvin Gaye and the Temptations. Her passion for different music genres such as jazz, hip hop, R&B, and gospel has greatly influenced her interest in working in the entertainment field.
Sara Williams
Programs Director
Sara Williams, a senior at Eastern Michigan University, is pursuing a degree in public relations and a minor in general business.
For the past three years, Sara has worked in retail as a sales manager. Williams has also been a member of PRSSA since 2006 and has thoroughly enjoyed the experience. She currently serves on the executive board of the Eleanor Wright Chapter of PRSSA as the 2007-2008 public relations director. Williams will also serve as the programs director for the 2008 National Conference in Detroit. She is very excited to work with her peers at Wayne State and Eastern Michigan Universities.
Although she loves being a student, Sara will graduate in Dec. 2008. Her future plans are to pursue a career in public relations and work in event planning.
Jared Bryan
Communications Director
Jared Bryan is a senior at Wayne State University, where he looks forward to graduating in the fall of 2008 with a degree in public relations. After graduation, he hopes to work in corporate public relations with an interest in branding.
Currently, Jared serves as the Vice President of the James S. Measell Chapter of PRSSA, where he works with other board members on efforts in fundraising and community involvement. He also serves as President of Campus Bible Fellowship, where he coordinates many efforts that provide international students opportunities to improve their English and learn more about American culture.
In his free time, he enjoys writing poetry and music, snowboarding and getting to know people from all walks of life. Jared looks forwarding to meeting you!