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About C.C. Wargel

As principal of C.C. Wargel Consulting, Claudine C. Wargel has been offering comprehensive public relations services to a diverse array of clients since 1998. Her background includes 14 years of professional communication experience, with a specialization in agricultural industries and organizations.

Ms. Wargel holds an undergraduate degree in Agricultural Communication from the University of Illinois, and graduated summa cum laude with a masters of science in Communication from Illinois State University. Ms. Wargel's master's study focus: applied communication research and interpersonal communication theory. Her master's thesis probed the role of personality variables on interpersonal conflict in intimate relationships.

Experience

Ms. Wargel has developed and managed public relations strategies, tactics, and implemented PR programs for trade organizations, corporations and not-for-profit agencies. Her public relations experience includes internal corporate communication, and external communication targeting members, customers, stakeholders and donors. At times, her responsibilities have included fundraising and development programs, and the promotion of said programs.

Ms. Wargel began to oversee and monitor public relations research projects in 1993, and in 1998 began to implement her own quantitative and qualitative studies on behalf of employers and clients.

Ms. Wargel's professional career began years ago as a staff writer for Drovers Journal, the esteemed beef business monthly magazine produced by Vance Publishing Co. She later worked as a freelance journalist, gaining publication credits in seven national agricultural trade magazines.