High School Sales

Career Goal

I hope to work in the Public Relations field in any way. I enjoy

planning events, writing press releases and designing publications.

Ultimately, I'd like to get my PhD and teach at the college level.

Skills

Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, & Publisher. Adobe InDesign.

Education

Taylorville Senior High School, Taylorville, IL, 2003 - 2007

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 2007-Present

Major: Speech Communication (Public Relations Track)

Minor: Dance Performance

School Activities

University Dance Organization

Member: August 2008-Present

Director of PR August 2010-Present

. Design and release flyers for meetings, master classes, and

events.

. Create publicity opportunities.

. Find volunteer opportunities for members.

. Created and planned Arts for Hearts.

o Benefit show to raise money for American Heart Association.

o Raised over $200.

Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow

Member: February 2010-Present

Secretary: August 2010-Present

. Take minutes and meetings.

. Send out reminders and notifications of events and information.

Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)

Member: February 2010-Present

. Volunteered for the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk

. Assisted in working the Public Action Rally for United

Congregations of Metro-East.

Colleges Against Cancer

Member: August 2010-Present

Employment History

SIUE Alumni Affairs- August 2010-December 2010

Intern for Credit

Supervisor: Katie Bennett, 618-***-****

. Preparing event-related and departmental documents including press

releases, invitation letters and membership correspondence.

. Researching and writing articles and alumni profiles for the website

and e-mail newsletter

. Planning and executing alumni events including sporting events,

continuing education seminars and networking receptions.

. Responding to member inquiries and providing assistance and

information to alumni

. Assisting with day-to-day office operations.

. Providing on-site support at various Alumni Association and University

events including alumni networking breakfasts and Homecoming.

. Serve as main event contact for the following fall events:

Fundraising 101 Workshop, SIUE Alumni Trivia Night, Alumni Basketball

Reception at ISU and STAT December Rose Sales.

SIUE College of Arts & Sciences, Dean's Office- Apr 2009 to Present

Student Worker

Supervisor: Dee Dee Klein, 618-***-****

. Answer and direct phone calls for eleven employees.

. Make copies.

. Misc. office duties

. Assist in Arts & Issues events

o Hand out programs.

o Take tickets.

o Answer event questions.

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