JULIA DAMBEKALN
Denver
Summary
Strategic communication professional earning a Master of Arts in Media and Public Communication, with experience leading corporate communications, including crisis responses and campaign execution. Experienced in storytelling, content creation, analytics-driven marketing, and translating complex information into accessible communications. Recognized for strong copywriting, and diligent attention to detail. Actively seeking Communications Specialist and Associate roles.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Denver
Denver
08.2024 - Current
- Supported the learning environments of undergraduate courses by managing grading and classroom logistics and taught classes as needed.
Communications Intern
Regional Transportation District (RTD)
Denver
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Developed internal and external communications, including press releases, targeted newsletters, and customer profiles.
- Supported a multi-channel hiring campaign directed towards military veterans through message development and content coordination.
- Managed content workflows using Sanity, Constant Contact, and Trello.
Communications Coordinator
R&A Risk Professionals
Urbandale
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Served as the primary communications lead, creating and executing press releases, newsletters, and email campaigns while reporting directly to executive leadership.
- Directed crisis communications during high-impact situations and ensured clear and direct messaging for impacted insureds.
- Oversaw social media strategy and increased LinkedIn presence by 250 followers in six months.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS - MEDIA AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
University of Denver
Denver, CO06-2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PUBLIC RELATIONS, WRITING
Drake University
Des Moines, IA06-2023
Skills
- Project coordination
- Strategic messaging
- Copywriting and editing
- Email marketing
- Canva
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Content management tools
- Crisis communications
- Content creation
Timeline
Communications Intern
Regional Transportation District (RTD)
03.2025 - 12.2025
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Denver
08.2024 - Current
Communications Coordinator
R&A Risk Professionals
06.2023 - 08.2024
MASTER OF ARTS - MEDIA AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
University of Denver
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PUBLIC RELATIONS, WRITING
Drake University