OBJECTIVE
To acquire a position that will utilize my experience in public relations, event planning, and communication studies, as well as allow me to further explore my interest in the non-profit sector.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies May 2009
Stetson University, Deland, FL
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Public Relations and Marketing Intern October 2008 – April 2009
Halifax Health Medical Center, Daytona Beach, FL
• Research, write and edit medical brochures, promotional materials, professional/medical catalogs and other publications
• Assist event coordinator with monthly health/exercise-group events and presentations; assist event coordinator and public relations manager with plans concerning the opening of new state-of-the-art medical facility
• Utilize online social networks such as Digg.com, Twitter and Facebook for special events and news promotion as well as assist in maintaining press release portion of website
Media and Communications Intern May 2008 – October 2008
Global Hope Network International, Orlando, FL
• Assist media relations specialist with organizing video footage from international field sites for this non-profit organization
• Research, write and edit donor appeals and international project proposals
• Create and maintain contact/mailing lists and organize information for press releases
Public Relations Intern January 2008 – July 2008
Daytona Beach Thunderbirds af2, Daytona Beach, FL
• Organize and present media kits to various public relations professionals
• Report game time statistics to multiple sports media centers
COLLEGIATE EXPERIENCE
Senior Staff News Writer/Chief Copy Editor August 2006 – May 2009
The Reporter, Stetson University, Deland, FL
• Write weekly news stories and edit copy for university newspaper
• Utilize Microsoft Word and AP style writing
Media Contact August 2006 – December 2007
STAND (Students Taking Action Now for Darfur), Stetson University, Deland, FL
• Recruit new members
• Direct and participate in call-in days to legislators
• Coordinate campus and local events to promote awareness of the issue
• Utilize interpersonal skills by cooperating with local media, university faculty and students
Office Assistant August 2006 – February 2007
Political Science Department, Stetson University, Deland, FL
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Associated Collegiate Press Conference October 2008 Kansas City, MO
Associated Collegiate Press Conference October 2007 Washington, DC
Save Darfur Rally September 2006 New York, NY
LANGUAGE
Some written and verbal communication skills in Spanish
COMPUTER
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
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