Assistant Public Relations

OBJECTIVE To obtain a full time position in the field of

communications, more specifically public relations

EDUCATION The Pennsylvania State University

University Park, PA

College of Communications

May 2010

Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations, Minor in Sociology

GPA: 3.55

Dean's List in Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Fall 2008,

Fall 2009

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Comcast Corporate Communications

Philadelphia, PA

Public Relations Intern

Nov 2010-Present

. Draft communication materials including talking points, press

releases, pitches and media alerts

. Update support materials including media lists

. Draft, edit and proofread communication materials

. Assist in department clip tracking process

. Provide additional administrative support to the senior level

staff

Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia, PA

Public Relations Intern

May 2009-August 2009

. Interviewed players, coaches, and fans at community events

and wrote about these events for the team website

. Drafted press releases and media advisories to promote

upcoming events

. Monitored national and local newspapers and websites for

coverage about the organization

. Organized the production of seasonal publications

. Notified media of team news through phone calls and e-mail

. Participated in brainstorming sessions in order to come up

with ideas for upcoming 76ers promotional events

Penn State Outreach Marketing and Communications

State College, PA

Public Relations and News Intern

August 2008-December 2008

. Wrote and distributed press releases for Penn State Faculty

Newswire, which is the electronic source for faculty and

staff news

. Wrote news articles for Outreach Magazine and the Penn State

Football Program to help spread the word about different

programs Penn State offers

. Pitched stories to editors and journalists about the

documentary "Liquid Assets"

. Proofread and edited drafts of press releases for a team of

journalists

. Coordinated and researched media contacts for distribution

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Otto's Caf

State College, PA

Crew Leader

August 2007-2010

J.B. Dawson's Bar & Restaurant

Drexel Hill, PA

Server/ Bartender

October 2004-present

ACTIVITIES

College of Communications - Peer Mentor

August 2008-2010

Teaching Assistant - Penn State University

August 2009-2010

Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon 2008

Finance Committee Member

October 2008-February 2009

Rules & Regulations Committee Member

October 2007-February 2008

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