Fund Development and PR Assistant

Posted on: 2006-05-10

LATRENA LEWIS 1110 Florida Street * Delhi, Louisiana 71232 * [email protected] Home: (318) 878-0881 * Mobile: (318) 805-5996 OBJECTIVE To obtain a career position in Public Relations with a progressive firm where I can provide excellent service, gain valuable work experience and utilize extensive education, knowledge and industry skills. TRANSFERABLE SKILLS * Superior written and oral communication skills * Extremely innovative and detail oriented * Work well under stressful situations * Fast learner and quick thinker * Excellent organizational skills * Highly motivated EDUCATION GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY, GRAMBLING, LOUISIANA Master of Arts (GPA 3.3) June 2003 – May 2005 Major: Mass Communication with an emphasis in Health Communication Bachelor of Arts (GPA 3.1) August 1999 – December 2002 Major: Mass Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations RELEVANT COURSEWORK * Research Methods in Communication * Public Relations Campaigns * Online Writing and Design * Public Relations Writing INTERNSHIPS AND RESEARCH SILVER WATERS GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL, MONROE, LOUISIANA * Assist in planning of event-related logistics, e.g., catering, A/V etc. * Assist in drafting letters and other event communication pieces. * Assist in solicitation of in-kind donations, gift bag items, and auction prizes. * Assist in preparation of event mailings, invitations, and event follow-up. LOUISIANA TECHNICAL COLLEGE, TALLULAH, LOUISIANA Public Relations Assistant Intern * Assisted the PR Director in providing support to media relations including television and newsprint. * Performed PR functions for the college including preparation and production of newsletters and brochures. GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY, GRAMBLING, LOUISIANA Graduate Assistant Newspaper Reporter * Organized and arranged feature columns and stories on specialized topics. * Authored critical reviews regarding literacy, music and various artistic works. * Collected news through interviews, investigation and observation. Master’s Research Project * Completed Master’s Research Project on Print Advertising and Underage Smoking as part of the Mass Communication Masters Program that was designed to answer the following questions: 1. What effect does advertising have on underage smoking? 2. What are some of the creative tools advertising agencies use to influence teen smoking? 3. Does the tobacco industry target teenagers through its advertising to increase its market? EMPLOYMENT HISTORY WORK FORCE INVESTMENT BOARD, TALLULAH, LOUISIANA April 2005 – September 2005 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (June 2005 – September 2005) * Recruited and enrolled youths involved in the juvenile justice system. * Directed peer group workshops, activities, and chaperoned students on various outings. * Assisted prospective college students with their applications and secured federal funding. * Collaborated with various businesses to secure jobs for the youth. * Monitored the progress of youths involved in the work program. * Maintained case files, information systems and evaluation records. GED INSTRUCTOR (April 2005 – June 2005) * Educated GED courses and development studies to youths involved in the juvenile justice program. * Developed curriculum and implemented study skills and self-sufficiency skills. * Maintained student evaluations and monitored students learning progress. * Determined students learning needs and provided individual education plans. OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTE TEACHER August 2004 – December 2004 Lincoln Parish Board, Ruston, Louisiana * Supervised and evaluated students and implemented lesson plans for various grades. WARD CLERK/NURSING ASSISTANT March 2003 – July 2003 Colonial Manor Nursing Home, Rayville, Louisiana * Performed receptionist and clerical duties, greeted visitors and provided quality inpatient care for clients. SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER’S AIDE February 2003 – May 2003 McCall Jr. High School, Tallulah, Louisiana * Proactively educated students in the area of life skills; taught and cared for children with intellectual and behavioral issues exceeding high educational and safety standards. COMPUTER SKILLS * Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) * Adobe PageMaker * WordPerfect * Windows EXCEPTIONAL REFERENCES UPON REQUEST