We are all excited to work in Absolute Communication this semester.

Kevin Bischoff – Director of Absolute Communication

Kevin Bischoff, the advisor of Absolute Communication, is an expert in the field of public relations. As the Director of Business and Community Relations for Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Utah, Bischoff brings 27 years of experience and training to the classroom. Through his professional network, he is also able to bring in many guest speakers who share their professional experience and insight in the fields of advertising and public relations.

Bryce Buchanan

Senior – Communication Technology

Bryce has a strong background in desktop publishing and video production. He enjoys working on animations and designing cool things. Now Bryce works as a Production Assistant at Evans & Sutherland producing planetarium shows

Phuntsok Choedon

Senior – Public Relations
Working as a Prevention Skills Specialist for the City of South Salt Lake, Phuntsok helps refugees living in the area adjust to the city life and their new homes. This has increased her desire to work in the non-profit sector. Among her many other strengths, Phuntsok brings her ability to write effective press releases to the Absolute team.

Justin Hale

Senior – Public Relations
Justin plans on owning his own small-business PR firm, Emerging PR. He is currently serving in the PRSSA at the University of Utah as VP. He has blogged for RedThread, contributed to the Utah Pulse and has worked at Publikka as a research intern. Some hobbies he enjoys are photography, reading, bowling and spending time with family and friends. The most noticeable traits of his are his sense of humor and laugh,  his ability to see a situation from start to finish, and his ability to listen and implement. Justin looks forward to meeting new people and finding new opportunities.

Elizabeth Jefferies

Junior – Strategic Communication
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Spending five summers working with tourists at TEMSCO Helicopters in southeast Alaska has inspired Elizabeth to pursue what she loves most: working with people and being outdoors. Her internship with Intermountain Premium Service (IPS) gave her a starting point in web site management and design. As a hobby she enjoys designing invitations and baby announcements for her friends and family. Equipped with a strong and outgoing personality she is ready for whatever adventure is next.

Stephanie Moreton

Junior – Strategic communication
Because she loves things to be fast-paced and diverse, Stephanie is excited to get into the industry of public relations and work for a firm. She brings a lot to the table with her skills in writing, creative thinking and customer relations. Stephanie has gained experience by working with Local First Utah and Pro-Creative Advertising Agency as an intern. She is a member of the Delta Gamma sorority and definitely enjoys a good day of skiing.

Parker Radcliffe

Junior – Strategic Communication
When asked what his future holds he replied confidently, “I am interested in using PR in a creative way to help increase business in any given company.” With that in mind, he is building his background in promotion and publicity. He has enjoyed interning with Shabby Apple and working in their media marketing.

Stephanie Schoeck

Senior – Strategic Communication with a Business Marketing Minor

Drawn to product promotion and client relations, Stephanie enjoys working in the growing field of integrated marketing communications. Her skill set includes creative writing and inter personal communication. She has worked as the marketing/ public relations director for celebrity personal trainer, Angela Martindale, and is looking forward to her new sales and marketing internship position with Honest Tea this summer. Stephanie enjoys many activities, including skiing since she was four, so if you’re looking for Stephanie… try the slopes!

Cameron Stevens

Senior – Public relations
Making the world sexier one person at a time, he masquerades as a personal trainer at 24-Hour Fitness by day, and works on his copy and editing skills by night. Cameron is excited to graduate in the spring of 2011. By the way, he also throws “a wicked party."