Kim meets her PR goal

Kim Hammond has wanted to work in Public Relations (PR) since her teens. She has fulfilled her ambition, by achieving a BA (Hons) degree in PR from the University of Teesside and joining Hartlepool-based PR company Avanticom.

Kim, 22, from Redcar started her new post as a PR Officer with Avanticom two days after finishing her degree. The company works mainly with Public Sector clients, such as New Deal for Communities and SureStart. Kim said: “I feel more confident at the end of the degree, with my writing and communication skills, knowing how to deal with the media and also have knowledge of marketing.

“It’s what I’ve always wanted, to get a degree and a job. I’m the first in my family to go to University. Although some family members were cynical about me doing a PR degree, they’re really pleased for me now. I couldn't have gone through University without their support. I’d recommend the course; the lecturers were really helpful and made learning fun. The Learning Resource Centre has good facilities; friends from other universities have said how good it is.”

Kim’s brother Aaron is now at the University, studying for a Software Engineering degree.

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