Why PR? “It’s refreshing to share creative ideas, strategies and viewpoints. I learn something new everyday.”

Alyssa Templeton
Account Executive

Alyssa executes media relations programs for clients in the home decorating and consumer products industries. She develops press materials, secures editorial coverage and assists in the planning of media events and trade shows.

Job Highlights

• Gaining press attention for the annual Electrolux Design Lab contest for international industrial design students
• Securing community media coverage for U.S. Cellular
• Coordinating Paris Hilton and Al Gore look-alike appearances for the Eureka booths at the Walmart Shareholder’s Meeting

Before LCWA
Alyssa interned with a boutique public relations firm in New York City, where she helped execute media relations to support the launch of several high-profile beauty and lifestyle brands. As an intern in the communications department of an Indianapolis hospital, Alyssa helped to organize and execute an annual media and fundraising event. She also completed an internship at LCWA.

Involvement
Alyssa is active in the Chicago chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. During her college career, she dedicated three years to the Indiana University Dance Marathon public relations committee, where she played an integral role in garnering publicity and raising more than $1 million for Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis.

Education
Alyssa hails from Muncie, Ind., and graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism — with an emphasis in public relations.

Fun Fact
While on vacation in London, Alyssa saw Andy Roddick play Centre Court at Wimbledon.