J. Walcher Communications Names Ashley Shafer Account Coordinator

Aug. 7, 2012 - PRLog -- SAN DIEGO – (June 14, 2012) – J. Walcher Communications (JWC), a San Diego-based public relations agency, has announced the addition of Ashley Shafer as account coordinator. Shafer will assist with the management and coordination of public and community relations and social media strategies for a variety of local, regional and national accounts.

Shafer has a background in writing and journalism, as well as strong public relations experience garnered from five internships, where she worked with clients in the entertainment, arts, lifestyle and hospitality industries.

Shafer was most recently public relations intern at San Diego-based agency I.D.E.A. (formerly Bailey Gardiner).

Prior to I.D.E.A., Shafer interned at Biola University’s marketing department in La Mirada, Ca, Arts PR and Laguna Playhouse theatre in Orange County. She also completed a three-month internship at PMK BNC in Los Angeles.

Shafer holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism, with an emphasis in public relations, from Biola University. During her time at Biola, Shafer was a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America and now is a member of the national Public Relations Society of America.

About J. Walcher Communications
Founded in 2001, J. Walcher Communications handles a range of local, regional and national clients in industries including consumer products, hospitality, real estate development, nonprofit and association, sports/entertainment, professional services and more. Clients include Bazaar del Mundo, Wiggity Bang Games, United Way of San Diego County, California Athletic Trainers’ Association, United States Parachute Association and the Bali Hai Restaurant. For more information, visit www.jwalcher.com or call 619-295-7140.