TALENT & RESOURCES

Local Talent & Resources

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Amy Smit

Mar/Com by day, mommy by night.

Belle Du Chene

After working in fashion show production and publishing in New York and Chicago, I am relocating to Des Moines as I have nearly completed my master's in communication at the University of Northern Iowa. I am currently seeking employment in PR and to continue working freelance as I am a small-business owner of a freelance business.

Jeff Huggins

Experienced marketing communication professional with proven track-record spanning more than 20 years; consistently generates a strong return-on-investment by supporting key business drivers with strategic, integrated communication efforts; quickly adapts to ever-changing internal and external environments; and strives to achieve consistency of communications across multiple business units and diverse audiences.

Jessica Rae Miller

Jessica Miller is the premiere stylist for dsm Magazine and the co-owner of Hill Vintage and Ingenue Boudoir in Des Moines. Her sharp eye initially led her to Chicago where she obtained a degree in fashion. Since returning to Des Moines, she has had the opportunity to collaborate with talented individuals in the artistic, tech, publishing, media and non profit sectors on a daily basis. Miller’s entrepreneurial spirit has put her on an exciting path of getting paid to do what she loves most – Fashion.

Jill Haverkamp

By day I'm the marketing and pr manager for Olde Main Brewing Co., responsible for raising awareness in an effort to drive sales for beer sold in bars, restaurants, and retail stores across Iowa. By night I'm the co-owner of recently launched music, entertainment, and lifestyle marketing agency, On Pitch. I previously worked in the public relations department at The Integer Group after graduating from Columbia College in Chicago.

Justin Himes

22 years of age, ready to enter the professional world.

Lacy Brunnette

The sidewalk is my runway and the city is my concrete playground. I am a Des Moines Fashion Blogger and Tech Scenester. During the weekday sunshine hours, I manage corporate marketing and public relations for Doextra, a professional services firm that specializes in sales training and performance through CRM technology (http://www.doextra.com). In the evening and on weekends, I am on the fashion blogger beat - writing about the best Creatives, events, shops and designers in town. My work is frequently featured on dsm Magazine's website (http://www.dsmmagazine.com). Other PR and copywriting projects have been done for Cornerstone of Hope Orphanage, the Technology Association of Iowa, and the Des Moines Derby Dames.

Mickey Davis

Student at Macalester College in St. Paul, MN, but a Des Moines native and soon-to-be Des Moines resident. Marketing / PR / Advertising experience, majoring in music composition and music history while taking classes in PR and Marketing. Hope to add to the beautiful city in which I grew up.

Ryan Hanser

PR guy, most interested in word of mouth and helping make remarkable things happen.

Saige Heyer

I am a Public Relations major at Iowa State University and am looking for opportunities to gain more experience in my field before I graduate in 2015. I am also working on a minor in Psychology. I would love to learn every aspect of Public Relations as possible in order to be more rounded. A friend of mine will be getting her bachelor's degree in Graphic Design this year and we'd like to start our own business at some point. I absolutely love meeting and working with new people and researching and promoting products, ideas, businesses, musicians, etc., both old and new.

Sam Roecker

Political communications professional working for Link Strategies, LLC. Former communications director for the Iowa Democratic Party and Christie Vilsack's congressional campaign.

Sarah Oltrogge

I am a public relations professional with 12 years experience in just about every component of public relations. I seek the best in people, and offer my best in return.

Spencer C. Shireman

A student looking to land a career somewhere in Des Moines.