Adam N. Banks
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Morehead, KY 40351 **********@*****.***
PROFILE
Results-oriented public relations and communications candidate with
valuable training and education in media/public relations campaign
conception and brand management. Received top honors for journalistic
endeavors at the academic level. Offer training in producing and managing
on-screen content to facilitate marketing and public relations campaigns.
Community Relations Subject Matter Research Organizational
Leadership
Public / Media Public Speaking Sales & Marketing
Relations
EDUCATION
Pursuing Master of Arts, Communications
Morehead State University - Morehead, KY ( December 2011
. Graduate Delegate, Student Government Association
. Won first place in the "Judy Rogers Art & Writing Contest" for
documentary titled "Gender Roles in America".
. Composed a research proposal titled "How Does 'Symbolic Interaction'
Play a Major Role with Political Candidates during a Campaign?".
Coursework
Research Methods in Communication Theory Intercultural
Communication Communication
Special Topics in Communication Bibliographic Research & Media Criticism
Writing
Public Opinion & News Media Organizational Behavior Organizational
Communication
American Popular Culture & Advanced Small Group Advertising
Comm. Technology Communication
Technical Writing/Editing Issues in Contemporary History of Broadcasting
Broadcasting
Contemporary Rhetorical Theory Classical Rhetorical American Public Address
Rhetoric
Bachelor of Arts, Communications (Marketing minor)
Morehead State University - Morehead, KY ( May 2010
. Member, Kappa Sigma Fraternity (2006-2010):
o Held positions that included Vice President of Administration,
President of Ceremonies (Executive Committee), Public Relations
Chairman, Rush Chairman, Social Chairman, and Intramural Basketball
Coach.
o Held accountability for organization's public relations, which
included media coverage.
. Assistant Philanthropy Chairman, "Greater Cause" Program (1000+
community service hours)
. Member, Morehead University Television Cub
. Member, Public Relations Society of America
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistant ( Morehead State University - Morehead, KY ( May 2010-
Present
Contribute as a member of Media Relations team that generates $2.6
million in revenue. Assist with layout and design of media guides. Write,
edit and distribute press releases.
. Completed a documentary titled "Race in the Workplace".
. Assisted with university photo shoot.
Legal Intern ( Rowan County Public Defense Office - Morehead, KY ( Jun.-
Aug. 2009
Interviewed clients, investigated criminal cases, and file court
papers/documents. Attended court sessions of public defenders to learn
aspects of the legal system.
Sales Representative ( American Eagle, Inc. - Florence, KY ( May.-Aug.
2008
Customer Service Representative ( Blockbuster, Inc. - Florence, KY ( Jun.-
Aug. 2008
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Software Skills: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher, MS Project,
HTML.
Volunteer Hoops for Heroes Campaign, Rowan County Christian Services,
Organizations: Rowan County Road Cleanup, Rowan County Repair Fair, Rowan
County Christian Social Services, Back Pack For Snacks,
Homeless Shelter Sleep Out.