I am a recent graduate of Valdosta State University. I graduated in May with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Speech Communication. I was a Public Relations Intern for the Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce during the summer of 2010. I drafted press releases, wrote blogs and e-newsletters, restructured the websites, operated their social networking sites and assisted in planning and executing special events. I also helped brainstorm marketing and branding ideas between the staff and board members. I am avidly seeking a career in the Public Relations and/or Marketing industries. I am searching the job market to obtain a position with a company that will appreciate my skills, willingness to work with others and my eagerness to learn and grow within the organization. I hope to offer a company longevity.
Summary
Work experience
May 2010 - Jul 2010
Public Relations Intern
Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce
·Draft press releases, blogs, e-newsletters
·Help brainstorm marketing and branding ideas
·Restructured the websites
·Create and update member information
·Assist in planning and executing special events
·Operate social networking sites
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
Sales Associate and Accounts Manager
Boom Fitness
Work 30 hours a week while attending college full-time
·Reach goal sale number of memberships 100-300 \
·Train new employees on proper ways to sell
·Planned and executed special events
·Develop ‘giveaways’ to pursue prospective members
·Pursue 30-100 prospects via phone calls on a daily basis
·Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
May 2007 - Aug 2007
Property Administrator
Jones Lang LaSalle
·Enter in accounts payable and accounts receivable
·Operate five phone lines and direct calls to the proper departments
·Distribute all work orders
·Assist the Vice-President with any and all departmental needs
Jan 2003 - Aug 2006
Sales Associate
Gold's Gym
·Assist team in meeting monthly membership sales quota of 2,000-4,000
·Pursue on average 75 prospects via phone calls on a daily basis
·Answer 4 phone lines and direct calls to their proper location
·Take any questions or comments from clients to the proper manager
Education
Aug 2006 - May 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Valdosta State University
Overall GPA: 3.10; Major GPA: 3.50