Kalyn Neils

Sports Media Relations Intern with the Seattle Storm.

My past work includes media relations, community outreach, strategic counsel, research and analysis, public speaking, social media campaigns, public affairs, pitching stories, writing and editing, sales and general awesomeness.

My hobbies include meeting new people, traveling and sports of all kinds - especially basketball, softball, rugby, golf, tennis and football.

Likes: Home Improvement re-runs, Seattle professional sporting events, Montana summers, college football & basketball, Pat Conroy & John Grisham novels, WSU Cougars

Dislikes: Flaky people, tequila, snarkiness

Current employer: Seattle Storm (WNBA), Seattle, Wash. (May 2012-Present)

Past employers: Red Sky Public Relations, Boise, Idaho (July 2011-May 2012), Washington State University Libraries Development (WSU PR 412 capstone class project - Legacy PR), RuffaloCODY Calling Services, KGRG-FM, Sears, Joe's Sporting Goods, Sportsmans Warehouse

Education: Bachelor's degree in Communication, Public Relations option from the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University (May 2011). Associate's degree from Green River Community College, where I participated in Varsity Fastpitch Softball and worked as a DJ and Events Promoter for the college's radio station, KGRG-FM Today's Rock 89.9.

Volunteer work: Volunteer basketball coach for Tukwila Parks and Recreation, as well as Treasure Valley YMCA's competitive AAU program in Boise, Idaho. Volunteer basketball and baseball coach and umpire for Boys and Girls Club of King County in Federal Way, Wash.