Resume

Education:

Purdue University (Online)                                                                                  Expected 08/16

Master of Science in Communication, Strategic Public Relations

• GPA 3.85

 

University of North Florida (Jacksonville, Fla)                                                  Graduated 12/14

Bachelor of Science in Communication, Public Relations

• GPA 3.65, Dean’s list (Spring 2013 and Spring 2014)

 

Certification:

Purdue University                                                                                                Certified 10/15

Strategic Management, Strategic Communication

 

Work Experience:

             Wounded Warrior Project                                                                          04/15-Present                                                                         

Direct Response Communication Coordinator 

• Manages donor retention and all direct mail creatives
• Manages the budget and production schedule for mailings
• Mailings have been 100 percent error-free, since taking over
• Solicits donations through fundraising techniques created through direct mail

 

OnPay Solutions                                                                                           09/14-03/15

Marketing Communications Coordinator 

• Handled all social media, blogging and website communication
• Implemented marketing strategies to generate leads and engagement with audience
• Leads, traffic and social media presence increased after two weeks on the job

 

Internships:

              PRI Productions  

              Special Events Intern                                                                                     04/14-07/14

• Coordinated with vendors for events (Dreams Come True, United Way, etc…)
• Helped write proposals for clients (Dreams Come True, St. Johns Town Center, etc…)
• Brainstormed with staff for upcoming events (Dreams Come True, Leon Washington Foundation, etc…)     

 

 Dalton Agency   

Public Relations Intern                                                                                 01/14-04/14

• Researched information to help account executives with accounts
• Composed media lists, social media writing, blogs and press releases
• Performed various tasks for different campaigns and clients (AHA, Georgia Tradeshow, etc…)

 

 

 

WJCT  

Production Intern                                                                                          04/13-08/13

• Conducted media relations for First Coast Connect with Host Melissa Ross
• Created web posts for segments from the morning show to meet afternoon deadline.
• Composed secret gem feature web story for “Checkers Restaurant”

 

 

Club Affiliations:

• Member of UNF chapter PRSSA (2012-2014)- Award recipient for “Rising Star in PR”
• Member of Sigma Alpha Lambda (2013-Present)
• Special events director for Alpha Sigma Pi (2013-2014)- Planned fall banquet and The Players Championship event for organization
• Member of Sigma Alpha Pi (2014-Present)- Inducted into leadership honor society

 

Volunteer Involvement:

Glorious Bethlehem Temple                                                                        11/13-Present

Media Relations Director

• Directs community engagement projects such as programs and holiday campaigns
• Liaison between the media and the church, by managing communication, pitching news events and stories.
• Advises the pastor on public and community relations
• Manages website and all social media accounts

 

            Ronald McDonald House

PR Volunteer                                                                                                05/14-06/14

• Set up SEO and established higher ranking in Google
• Composed an updated media list

 

           UNF WOW Leader                                                                                       07/13-09/13

           Mentor

• Helped coordinate events for incoming freshman
• Assisted freshman in getting adjusted to college life and learning the campus