Public Relations Associate Resume
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Resume:
QUALIFICATIONS
• Proven project management skills within social media, written communications, media relations (primarily research and crisis communications), coordinating special events and promotional efforts and managing media-clipping databases (including transitioning new users)
• Demonstrated writing and editing skills from professional assignments on a variety of subjects and different industries
• Superior client service skills, a relentless work ethic and the drive to build relationships with clients by understanding their brands, industries, goals and objectives
EMPLOYMENT
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
Volunteer; Special Events and Fundraising, July – October
Genworth Financial, Richmond, Virginia
Public Relations Associate: Internship Training Program, June – January
New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau, New Orleans, Louisiana
Public Relations Intern, September – May
Tulane University Newcomb Art Department, New Orleans, Louisiana
Administrative Assistant, September – December
Fort Lewis Lodge, Millboro, Virginia
Chef’s Assistant, Waitress and Housekeeper, Summers –
COMMUNICATIONS HIGHLIGHTS AND SPECIAL SKILLS
• Media-trained by David Horwitz (Media Prompt Inc.): a top TV executive for more than twenty years at CBS News, ABC News and Group W
• Pro Bono Work: Designed a public relations campaign for the Algiers Charter Schools’ Positive Behavior Support Program. Implemented in Spring of
• Research: Created an Internet PR/Marketing campaign for Mignon Faget (New Orleans jewelry designer)
• Special/Promotional Events: Push, Pull or Pedal Inaugural Fundraiser, Genworth Children’s Advantage Classic charity event, Genworth’s “Celebrate Freedom: Independence Day Concert,” North American Leaders’ Summit, Extreme Homemakeover, Make Me A Supermodel, ALL-STAR NBA Jam Session, Re-Opening of the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar
• Skills: Proficient in VOCUS, Burelles-Luce media database, Cision, blogs and social media, PR Newswire online media placement tool, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office and comfortable with a Mac or PC. Advanced administrative skills.
EDUCATION
Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana May
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Major GPA: .
Minor: Public Relations Minor GPA: .
Funded % academic and living expenses through scholarships and employment
University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
(Study Abroad) Spring
