The PR Student

My name is Dale Lucassen and I am a junior who is double majoring in public relations and political science at UW-Whitewater. Over my college career I have completed many communication oriented internships such as a constituent relations intern in the State Capitol for former state representative Kim Hixson. I wrote many of his press releases and responded too many of his constituents by writing response letters. I also recently completed the Disney college program in Florida where I worked in merchandising. In this position, positive communication was essential because I was constantly interacting with guests.

                I am currently working as a page in the State Senate where I deliver the proper materials needed to legislate to the Senators such as certain law books and documents. I also spend time on the Senate floor explaining to lobbyist, organizations and citizens how to submit testimony into the record. I also am currently a PR intern a startup company entitled REDSTAR. This company is a modeling agency that contracts out models to events and appearances. I am responsible for their social networking and some press releases.

                Because of my experience in the internships I have completed and along with my double major, the door is wide open for me to take several different career paths. My ideal goal is to eventually live in Washington DC working for a large PR firm or lobbying agency. At this the end of this school year I plan to enroll in the Washington Center program which places you in professional internships in DC along with class based material. I hope to finish out my undergraduate degree online through Whitewater while in DC next fall and get ready to launch my career.