Kari Schmidt

About

I'm a 2010 graduate of Mississippi State University. I have a bachelor of arts degree in communications with a focus in public relations. Right after college, I worked part-time for my local, small-town newspaper as a journalist. As I waited for a job in my study, I worked at an insurance agency and as a Pre-K teacher for some time. My first full-time job in the communications field was with the City of Mandan, where I'm currently employed. I was hired as a program coordinator in 2017, working in communications, business development and administration. While I still work with all three departments, I've worked my way up to a Communications Specialist and my responsibilities mainly involve internal and external communication for the City. I work very closely with all the department within the City. I am a board member for the North Dakota Professional Communicators organization. I'm also a member of the North Dakota Public Information Officer Association. In 2021, I completed a local leadership program in Bismarck-Mandan and am heavily involved in the program and the alumni association. I enjoy opportunities to network with people in my profession, and learning more about the work I do (or could be doing!). I'm excited to be a member of the City-County Communications & Marketing Association and seeing how my professional life can bloom through this membership.