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Hello! My name is Emily Coit and I am a senior at the University of Oregon, graduating with a degree in public relations in June, 2010. I am currently an Account Executive at Allen Hall Public Relations, the University of Oregon's student-run, full-service public relations firm. I am also a media intern at MyEugene, a local, online news source.  I previously interned in the public relations department of the Oregon Humane Society, it was during this internship when I discovered my love for the non-profit sector of public relations.  I am interested in fundraising, publicity and event planning for a non-profit organization.  I am a skilled public relations writer and a budding social media strategist. After graduation I plan to move to Telluride, CO where I will be working with an event planning company. 

Work experience

Work experience
Jan 2010 - Present

Media Intern

MyEugene.org

Organize and manage company calendar Gain media coverage for local businesses through publication of two feature articles Sharpen copy-editing skills by serving as editor Develop research and investigative reporting skills

Sep 2009 - Present

Account Executive

Allen Hall Public Relations
Gain real-world experience by contributing to a professional agency Construct primary research to compile media and affinity target audience groups Collaborate with team to write and implement a public relations plan to increase Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art student and community membership
Nov 2009 - Feb 2010

Communications and PR Coordinator

Students for Global Health (UO)
Students for Global Health Delegated responsibilities over a group of 27 members Created and implemented a public relations plan to raise campus awareness Strategically introduced and managed social media Reformed existing PR practices to create beneficial relationships between SGH and other student groups
Aug 2009 - Oct 2009

Event Planning Intern

Oregon Humane Society
Organized two fundraising events which netted $260,000 in charitable donations Gained media coverage for OHS through article written for company magazine Constructed publicity kits for local community members to increase education about proper pet care.
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

Sorority Rituals Director

Delta Gamma

Educated 120+ women on the importance of teamwork and leadership Managed $1,000 budget Lead and orchestrated rituals committee in brainstorming, organizing and excessive planning.

Education

Education

Danish Institute of Study Abroad

I studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark in the summer of 2009.  During that time I learned about the history and culture of Denmark and the other Scandinavian countries.

Skills

Skills

Social Media Strategy

Feature Article Writing

Public Relations Writing

Blog Writing

French Language

Education Together Foundation

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I created this plan in conjunction with my teammates and presented it to the Education Together Foundation Board.  Upon hearing our presentation, the board made a vast majority of the changes we suggested.

Allen Hall Public Relations

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My three team members and I compiled this plan to dictate a way for JSMA to increase awareness and membership.

MyEugene

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This article was published on MyEugene.org in February, 2010.  MyEugene.org is a free service that provides fast, accurate and local news.