Leigh Jones
Huntsville, AL 35824
***********@*******.***
EDUCATION
Auburn University; Auburn, AL
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations; August 2009
Concentration: Management
Overall GPA: 3.4/4.0
University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa, AL
General Core Classes; August 2005 - May 2007
Overall GPA 3.6/4.0
EXPERIENCE
Group Sales Coordinator/Marketing Assistant; May 2010 - Present
Point Mallard Park; Decatur, AL
. Book and coordinate all after hour events, day parties and
special events for Point Mallard Aquatic Center, Ice Complex,
Campground and Golf Course
. Organized and co-directed the 2010 Point Mallard Luau, Wet Dog
Triathlon, Media Day and 40th Anniversary Celebration at Point
Mallard Aquatic Center
. Co-managed the 2011 Point Mallard Model Search and Calendar
. Complete invoices for all events at the Point Mallard Aquatic
Center
. Helped assemble the 2011 Decatur Parks and Recreation Capital
Projects presentation
. Assist in completing cash reports for Point Mallard Park
. Design and assemble all tickets for groups, day parties or after
hour events
. Update all Point Mallard and Parks and Recreation staff on
upcoming events
. Submit all upcoming events to The Alabamian magazine
Customer Care Specialist; September 2009 - May 2010
Wayne's Environmental Services; Huntsville, AL
. Handled customer needs; appointments, complaints, cancellations,
new accounts, billing, any questions or concerns
. Assembled and mailed welcome packets to new homeowners
. Managed daily schedules for field professionals
. Filed and organized termite records
. Completed and delivered termite letters upon the purchase of
customer's home
. Recorded previous day's services and revenue
. Contacted customers regarding outstanding balances and upcoming
appointments
Intern; May 2009 - August 2009
The American Red Cross; Opelika, AL
. Assisted the Director and staff with their public relations
campaign development, fundraising and news releases
. Informed and prepared community members on emergency
preparedness
. Clerical assistance; answered phones, completed mail outs and
faxes
. Computed donations into main database
. Aided the 2009 Dance for Relief and the Summerscapes fundraisers
Public Relations Intern; July 2008 - August 2008
Von Braun Civic Center; Huntsville, AL
. Big Spring Jam Music Festival
o Designed the Big Spring Jam Newsletter
o Critiqued media credentials
o Researched and developed scholarship applications
. Wrote press releases for upcoming events
Temporary Secretary; May 2004 - August 2007
Evers and Associates, Inc.; Madison, AL
. Answered phones, prepared new files
. Recorded and typed dictations
. Organized and updated filing system
. 98 WPM
ACTIVITIES
Auburn University Public Relations Council of Alabama
Public Relations Students Society of America
The Capstone Agency (University of Alabama Public Relations
Organization)
Social Sorority
HONORS
2009 PRCA Student Medallion Award Winner (Best Press Kit)
Auburn University 2009 Spring Semester Dean's List Tau Sigma National
Honor Society
Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society University of Alabama
2006 Dean's List
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society National Society of
Collegiate Scholars Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Sigma Alpha
Lambda Honor Society