LUCI PORTER
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**** ***** **** **** **********, Kentucky 42456
Phone: 270-***-**** E-Mail ***********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Belmont University, Nashville, TN
Bachelor of Science
Public Relations Major / Music Business Minor
Graduation, December 2009
PROFILE
Enthusiastic, resourceful, and versatile recent graduate with academic
background in public relations, and internship experience as an Assistant
Publicist. Ability to maintain focus in demanding work environments under
deadline and pressure conditions. Meets challenges head-on and always finds
a way to effectively complete multiple assignments or tasks.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Randi Events, Nashville, TN
Event Coordinator, Executive Assistant to CEO
January 2010 - May 2010
Maintained and fostered relationships with clients, vendors, and
businesses.
Responsible for office management and organization including but not
limited to phone reception, mailings, clerical work, and office errands.
Responsible for assisting with and administering special event functions
throughout the planning and implementation phases.
Operated in a team environment as well as independently as a liaison
between clients, corporate representatives, and team members.
Coordinated schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements.
Maintained strict deadlines and budgets as put forth by management and
clientele.
Maintained and organized client databases.
Personal assistance to the President and CEO of Hospitality Consultants,
LLC, and Randi Events.
Essential Broadcast Media LLC, Nashville, TN
Assistant Publicist, Executive Assistant to CEO
June 2007 - May 2008
Responsible for creating and distributing Press Kits, Press Releases, Tour
Releases, EPK's, and Album Releases.
Maintained and fostered relationships with clients and businesses.
Instrumental in scheduling, planning, and coordinating activities and
performances for CMA Fest events and CRS.
Participated in the creation and distribution of direct mail and
promotional pieces.
Participated in the development and execution of company sponsored events.
Maintained and organized client databases.
Responsible for supervising and directing event staff.
Coordinated schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements.
Webster & Associates Public Relations, Nashville, TN
Assistant Publicist, Executive Assistant
August 2006 - June 2007
Responsible for project coordination, collaboration with collateral
contacts, and scheduling.
Liaison between client and co-workers in all aspects of event planning.
Monitored media placement of the company and clients in publications.
Coordinated schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements.
Maintained and organized client databases.
CONSULTING
McCoury Music
Fostered new development for a Public Relations Campaign within the McCoury
Music office.
Trained existing employees on the value of relationships between clients
and their business.
Worked to improve existing information by implementing new Data Entry
techniques.
VOLUNTEER HISTORY
Magdalene House
General upkeep within the Magdalene House.
Responsible for recruiting new volunteers and sponsors.
Assisted in the construction and development of Thistle Farms products made
by the women of The Magdalene House.
Sponsorship and fostering of the women living within The Magdalene House.
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
Children's Miracle Network
Fund raising.
Visitations with patients.
United Way of Madisonville, Kentucky
Participated in the creation and distribution of direct mail and
promotional pieces.
Participated in the development and execution of company sponsored events.
Source of information and direction for new members, sponsors, and guests.
REFERENCES
Ebie McFarland
Owner CEO, Essential Broadcast Media LLC.
(Former Employer, known 4 years)
Kirt Webster
Owner CEO Webster & Associates PR
(Former Employer, known 4 years)
Cindy Jones
Liberty Rehab
(Personal Reference, known 10 years)
Keith Scott
Big Rivers Electric
(Personal Reference, known 24 years)