TOUCHING BASE: Dave Oates

On this episode of Touching Base: PR Edition, we have an interview with Dave Oates. Dave is the Principal of PR Security Service! In this episode, we talk about so many things including different experiences in life and how they can guide you, if an MBA or advanced degree is worth it and some of the skills to being in crisis PR. Dave’s Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidoates/ Twitter: @OatesCrisisPR Instagram: @OatesCrisisPR YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PublicRelationsSecurity TOUCHING BASE: PR EDITION WEBSITE: touchingbasepr.com Touching Base: PR Edition is a motivating resource for those looking to break into the public relations industry. Through fun and informative podcast episodes including guests such as public relations professionals, founders and more, listeners will gain a better understanding for the public relations industry and the steps to make their own mark within it. Make sure to subscribe to the show on whatever platform you are listening on and get connected on Instagram @touchingbase_pr to ask questions and get sneak peeks of special guests! For guest inquiries, sponsorships, and general questions please email: [email protected] About The Host Hi! My name is Jamie Goerke. I'm used to the 280 character limit that Twitter gives me, but since I have more room here, let me tell you about myself! I graduated from Binghamton University in December of 2020 with a BA in English and I am looking to go into a career in the realm of public relations and social media. My passion lies in the field of athletics, whether that be college, professional sports, or athlete branding and marketing. However, I am open to learning and growing in different fields and have done internships in Lifestyle PR, higher education, and non-profit work. Currently, I am an Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant at St. John's University. In this role, I serve as the primary media contact for both Women's Volleyball and Softball, as well as being additional support for basketball. It is so exciting to be able to learn and grow new skills in the Big East Conference. Thanks to my position, I am also receiving a fully-funded Masters Degree in Sport Management. The knowledge I am learning in the classroom is invaluable. During undergrad, I took on leadership roles in various different clubs and organizations, including Dickinson Community Players (a student-run theatre group), Binghamton Dance Marathon (#FTK!), and my sorority, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi. I have worked with various different groups of people really honing in on my teamwork, leadership development, and communications skills. In addition, I spent two years interning in Binghamton's Athletic Department. Beyond the professional realm, I also am a creator. Since my YouTube comeback in January of 2019, I have been producing content focused on a wide variety of angles. My most popular videos include those depicting life at Binghamton University. My videos show every aspect of my life, encompassing my health and fitness journey and navigating post-grad life, the job-search and grad school. Instagram: @jamieinjpegs @jamie.is.a.human TikTok: @jamieinmotionn Youtube: www.youtube.com/jamiegoerke Music: bensound.com