Drue Tolman

I have only just now decided that public relations is the career route to take. Before I knew I could write, wanted to write professionally. I felt like something was missing. Then, like a glimmer of reassuring hope, I went the first day of my public relations class. My teacher said, "To be in PR, you have to be good with people. You have to be able to write and you have to be creative." All three of these talents have resided in my being since day one. I am confident in my abilities to do all three of these things. Then the objective of deciding where I want to direct my public relations abilities comes into play.

Having only just discovered public relations, I am not even sure where to direct my abilities. I am really creative and wordy. I love to write. The opportunities to write professionally in a career are vast. I really like to have fun, which isn’t the most profound thing to come form anyone’s mouth, let alone my own. However, I want to find a company that is geared on entertainment, creativity and having a good time. Working in a public relations position for a company like Disney, Nickelodeon or even working for an interactive museum that specializes in teaching kids seems like my style. I have always liked the process of coming up with ideas for advertising. I am one to think about the other perspective, being able to put myself in someone else’s shoes is something I do well.

At this point on my objective is to find out where I want to specialize myself in the public relations job scene through experiences with internships and working in different areas. I will research different avenues and areas of expertise and project myself towards those industries. I will apply for internships that take me towards an occupation that allows me to be creative with my writing and to be influential with people. My goal is to find my niche that when I graduate from USU I will be ready to jump right in whatever avenue of public relations I find most suitable.


I will research various companies and the expectations for the public relations position. This will give me a better idea of where I will fit in and what I need to work on to fit into different positions.
I will take more writing and advertising classes. Doing this will give me a wider ranger of ability and will open more doors for various job opportunities.
I will apply to various internships with out being too picky. Working in a public relations environment will be beneficial for whatever direction I take in public relations. At this point I need to focus on increasing my abilities as a Person in public relations

My Elevator Pitch-
Personable Communicator
- I have the ability to communicate clearly and to connect with people .
- I effectively communicate my own ideas. "Drue knows just what to say and when, she always makes sense," said Jenn, project team member.
- I know how and when to be persuasive, without coming off like a car salesman.
- People are drawn to me

Team player
- Working in a group with others who have the same goal brings out my creativity and motivation. Bouncing ideas is so vital. Not one person should be left to make all the decisions.
- I am not afraid of my imagination, I let all the possibilities flow. "She brings a flame into any project that always ignites great ideas," said Kristen, Project team member.
- I handle stress and deadlines well. I keep others focused. " Drue walks in the room and suddenly it feels less tense and I know things are going to get done."

Creative Writer
- I am constantly writing, everyday, always trying new things.
- I read different materials.I have taken specialized writing courses while attending the Whittenberger project at Albertsons College.