Heidi Niese is Elevate, Inc’s newest PR & Communications Assistant! #TeamElevate is very excited to have her working with us. She is a recent graduate of Ohio State University, and has moved all the way from Ohio to work with Elevate. As a new Tampa resident, Heidi is excited to begin her career in Public Relations. She has a strong passion for the Public Relations field and is excited to help Elevate, Inc. showcase why #TampaHasSwagger!
While in school, Heidi majored in Strategic Communications. She found the writing aspect of it very attractive along with the great variety of career paths it offered. At Ohio State, Heidi was heavily involved in her schools very own student run PR firm called PRactice. Her time with PRactice gave her a variety of experiences in the PR industry. She directly worked with several clients and learned valuable skills in the use of social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. Heidi was also an active member of the PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America). As a member, Heidi got the opportunity to travel to various conferences and learn from local PR professionals in the area.
She has also has interned with The Owen Group and worked directly with Sony Films in Los Angeles. She promoted their films around campus by organizing promotional events and activities on campus and on creating a social media campaign. One of her many achievements includes winning 3rd place in a national competition for interns in her promotion of the film “Concussion”.
When she is not working, Heidi can be found enjoying the great outdoors with friends and family. Heidi is an avid camper and she takes every opportunity she can to be outside to explore nature.
