Brynne Johnson Turville

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EDUCATION
Brigham Young University - Department of Communications
B.A. Communications, Public Relations Emphasis Graduation expected; Summer 2014
Minor - Family Life
BYUs Public Relations emphasis is consistently ranked in the top 5 programs in the nation for public relations studies by
PRWeek
Courses include experience in news writing for the campus newspaper The Universe, and Strategic Planning
Oxford University, Said Business School, Spring 2014
Attended a two week seminar focusing on ethical leadership, social innovation, and responsible entrepreneurship at the Said
Business School in Oxford. The seminar also covered English history and philosophy. Taught by Oxford faculty, Clayton
Christensen, and others.
EXP ERI ENCE
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Europe Area Public Affairs Ofce, Summer 2014
Co-Presented for an audience with representatives from over 34 countries at the National Directors of Public Affairs
Conference in Frankfurt, Germany
Wrote several news releases which were published on the Global Mormon Newsrooms and translated in over 20 languages
Acted as the rst ofce contact for the National Directors of Public Affairs in Hungary, Romania and Poland.
Managed translation requests for all countries in the Europe Area
Brigham Young University Continuing Education Department, Conferences and Workshops, Secretary, October 2013-current
Assist with the logistics and registration of conferences
Data entry and analysis using Microsoft Word and Excel
Answering phones, deliveries, scheduling meetings and other ofce duties
University of Utah Healthcare Ofce of Public Affairs, Fall 2012
Interviewed, wrote, and published Because of U stories for the University campaign
Gained experience with crisis communications, posting statements and responding to media
Created talking points for doctors interviews on Good Things Utah, included media training
Wrote Media Advisories for various events promoting the U of U Healthcare Department
Attended strategic meetings, worked on community outreach, planned events, attended awards ceremonies, worked with
social media outreach via Twitter and Facebook
Olympic Broadcasting Services, London 2012 Summer Olympic Games
Worked in the Logistics Department in the ExCeL venue for the Summer Olympic Games in London. This venue housed
eight Olympic events
Worked with the wrestling producers to tape camera angle lines on the competition oor, compose segments, and edit lm
Composed schedules for Commentator Control Rooms and Broadcast Information Ofces to ensure smooth running of all
eight events
Sorenson Communications, Summer Intern, Customer Outreach 2012
Worked for the customer outreach department to contact customers and recommit them to the Sorenson service when they
had been lost to competitors
Experience with Word and Excel, data entry and analysis
Studied different communication tactics to strategically plan successful campaigns
Walt Disney World College Program, Orlando, Florida, April 2011-Current Seasonal Employee
Extensive training was required for employment which introduced me to the components of a large, successful business.
Performed in shows and parades as multiple characters in the Entertainment department.
EXTRA- CURRI CULAR ACTI VI TI ES
Adaptive Aquatics Volunteer, BYU 2010-2012
This program was created for volunteers to teach special needs children in public schools through play therapy once per week at the
BYU pool.
Kids Crew Volunteer, Primary Childrens Medical Center, SLC, Utah 2009-2010
I worked three hours each week in the hospital visiting, talking, and playing with ill children. Activities included crafts, games, songs,
reading stories, etc.