Public Relations Associate

Posted on: 2009-10-23

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 2009 – October 2009 Genworth Financial, Richmond, Virginia Public Relations Associate: Internship Training Program, June 2008 – January 2009 New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau, New Orleans, Louisiana Public Relations Intern, September 2007 – May 2008 Tulane University Newcomb Art Department, New Orleans, Louisiana Administrative Assistant, September 2004 – December 2006 Fort Lewis Lodge, Millboro, Virginia Chef’s Assistant, Waitress and Housekeeper, Summers 2001 – 2007 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 2007 • Research: Created an Internet PR/Marketing campaign for Mignon Faget (New Orleans jewelry designer) • Special/Promotional Events: Push, Pull or Pedal Inaugural Fundraiser, 2008 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 2008 Bachelor of Arts, Communication Major GPA: 3.4 Minor: Public Relations Minor GPA: 3.6 Funded 70% academic and living expenses through scholarships and employment University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia (Study Abroad) Spring 2007