Amanda Smith
Maple Park, IL. ***51
***************@*****.***
Objective:
My objective is to obtain a position working in the Public Relations, Writing, or Marketing field.
Education
Northern Illinois University– DeKalb, Illinois
Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with an emphasis in Public Relations.
Minor in Communication Studies. (August 2007 May 2011)
Work Experience
Mobsicle, August 2011 Present
● Updating, posting, blogging to social media websites
Writing weekly stories to be posted
Brown’s County Market, June 2005 August 2011
Started out as a Cashier and worked up to Cashier Supervisor and then a Manager.
Public Relations work:
distribute surveys,
collect customer information,
update the company website and social networking sites,
write press releases,
maintain relationships with local newspapers to publish releases and advocate for the company.
Professional Experience
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Working with local businesses to help promote their
companies or services.
Organized “Rock for Life” concert with Donate Life to promote organ donation.
Wrote and distributed press release to local newspapers.
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Photoshop, and In Design.