Sales Social Media
Resume:
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RYAN MARQUARDT
OBJECTIVE
Practiced communicator seeking employment with a bold, creative and
influential organization in Las Vegas.
EDUCATION
Bradley University - Peoria, IL
. Public Relations, Bachelor of Science in Communications
. Graduate on May 14, 2011; 3.2/4.0 major GPA
EXPERIENCE
Communications Intern, Peoria Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Peoria, IL
May 2010 - April 2011
www.peoria.org
. Handled the communication with local, regional, and national press
contacts
. Wrote and distributed over 160 press releases, garnering coverage in
many local and
national outlets such as The Chicago Tribune and USA Today, resulting
in an advertising
value of almost $300,000
. Recorded more than 140 radio advertisements on five predominant
stations
. Created a social media strategic plan, controlled all social media
efforts, and drastically
increased Twitter followers and Facebook fans
. Redesigned the look and updated the format of media communications
materials
. Absorbed a great deal of convention sales, sports sales, tourism, and
hospitality skills
Public Relations Intern, Laura Herlovich of PR Plus, Las Vegas, NV
January 2010 & 2011
www.prpluslv.com
2011 Internship:
. Escorted VIP talent to and from hotels, at red carpet events, and
other public appearances
. Assisted CEO with PR measurement tactics (media clippings, evaluation
reports, etc.)
. Compiled research and conducted interviews for media releases
. Collaborated with the Where Magazine staff on their publication and
social media efforts
. Networked with public relations professionals throughout the Las Vegas
area
2010 Internship:
. Wrote media alerts and releases for wide-scale distribution
. Managed media and high-profile talent at red carpet events
. Mediated client television and radio interviews
. Reached out to new and potential clientele for the firm
Alumni Relations Employee, Bradley Fund, Peoria, IL
August 2009 - January 2010
www.bradley.edu/development
. Updated demographic and contact information in the university system
. Placed calls and coordinated ground mailings to keep alumni involved
. Carried out financial transactions between alumni and the university
EVENTS WORKED
. 2011 & 2010 AVN Awards (Las Vegas, NV)
. 2011 & 2010 Canon4Kids Missing and Exploited Children Benefit (Las
Vegas, NV)
2011 & 2010 Illinois State Championships in baseball, basketball,
speech, and cross country (Peoria, IL)
. 2011 Boyz II Men Headlining Concert Series & Meet and Greet sessions
(Las Vegas, NV)
. 2011 Miss America Pageant (Las Vegas, NV)
. 2010 USA Weightlifting National Championship Tournament (Peoria, IL)
. Numerous other ribbon-cutting, networking, and city-operated events
throughout 2010-2011 (Peoria, IL)
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS & STRENGTHS
. National Champion Speaker on the most successful competitive team in
U.S. history (Bradley Speech Team)
. Familiar with InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, PowerPoint,
Excel, Word and willing to adapt to others
. Able to utilize social media such as Twitter and Facebook for business
(advertising, polling, creating a following)
. Award-winning vocalist and pianist with professional song-writing
credentials
References available upon request
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