Management Design

Bobby Epps

Social Media Specialist Intern, Dove Web Design

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Experience

Social Media Specialist Intern at Dove Web Design, LLC

January 2013 - Present (5 months)

• Increased site traffic by 27% over a three month period by developing effective online marketing campaigns

• Improved the company’s brand awareness by engaging in online forums and trending topics measurable by

the increased amount of references on the social media platforms Twitter and LinkedIn

• Established relationships with the online community by analyzing and identifying key influencers and

communities that fit the company’s online strategy

Staff Writer, The Kaleidoscope at The University of Alabama at Birmingham

January 2011 - Present (2 years 5 months)

• Gained valuable experience in news writing by producing pieces on sports and feature topics

• Exemplified time-management skills in high pressure situations by adhering to tight deadlines

• Increased interviewing experience by planning and researching the people involved in news stories, in

person or by telephone

• Was awarded the task of writing the “Year End Review in Sports”

Corporate Communications Intern at The Children’s Hospital of Alabama

May 2012 - August 2012 (4 months)

• Ensured the continuity of the public relations department by assisting with the coordination of corporate

events

• Assisted with in house TV commercials through the production of scripts, manuscripts and set construction

• Gained invaluable photography experience while shooting events sponsored by the hospital

• Became proficient in commonly used photo and video editing software while contributing to the efficiency

of the communications department

Merchandising Team Leader at Gap Inc./Old Navy

October 2008 - December 2010 (2 years 3 months)

• Followed company protocol in opening and closing the store and assigned duties and sale quotas to each

salesperson as to ensure smooth and steady operation of the store each day

• Managed cash transactions with in the store and prepared and facilitated the delivery of store deposit

• Strengthened employees in their capabilities by training both new hires and existing staff on operational

procedures

• Reduced shrink within the store by educating employees on ways to detect and prevent internal and external

theft

Petty Officer 3rd Class at US Navy

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January 2002 - July 2006 (4 years 7 months)

• Served as part of ship’s firefighter and EMT teams allowing me to strengthen my leadership and

presentation skills by coordinating emergency training demonstrations

• Ensured the safety of my ship’s crew by standing watch and executing essential security procedures

• Managed and operated the ship’s store and inventory stock

Publications

UAB Kaleidoscope Sports

UAB

Authors: Bobby Epps

Men’s golf team on the upswing; End season on high note at nationals

UAB Kaleidoscope June 13, 2012

Authors: Bobby Epps

Sports feature story high lighting the UAB Golf's team accomplishments.

NBA fans excited for finals

UAB Kaleidoscope June 12, 2012

Authors: Bobby Epps

A Feature story previewing the 2012 NBA Finals.

Courses

Bachelors, Major in Journalism/Minor in Sociology

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Feature Writing 360

Newswriting and Reporting II 310

Health and Med Communication 380

Public Affairs Reporting 306

Mass Communication Law 400

Survey of Mass Communication 101

Organizational Communication 311

Newswriting and Reporting I 210

Editing and Design 350

Mass Media Law 400

Communication Research Methods 494

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Skills & Expertise

Customer Relations

Feature Writing

Technical Writing

Public Speaking

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Time Management

Event Planning

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Social Media

Outlook

Research

Blogging

Photoshop

Management

Marketing

Strategic Planning

Education

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Bachelors, Major in Journalism/Minor in Sociology, 2010 - 2013

Grade: 3.6 gpa

Activities and Societies: United Way Young Leaders society, Black Student Awareness, and Student

Communty leaders

USN A school

Associates, Business Marketing, 2002 - 2003

Lower

Baccalaureate/Associate Degree, Business Administration, 2003

Honors and Awards

Deans List

Interests

Communty service

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Bobby Epps

Social Media Specialist Intern, Dove Web Design

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