EDUCATION Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Bachelor of Applied Arts, May 2010
Major: Integrative Public Relations
Minor: Cinema Studies
GPA: 3.54/4.00 Cum Laude
HONORS Dean's List, Fall 2008- Spring 2009
President's List Spring 2010
PROFESSIONAL WCMU PBS, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
DEVELOPMENT Student Crew, 2007- Present
INTERNSHIP Special Olympics Michigan, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Public Relations Intern, Spring 2010
. Wrote stories and press releases for website,
newsletters and media
. Prepared media materials and logged media impressions
. Attended Special Olympics Michigan state events and
Polar Plunges
Friends of the Broadway, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
40 hours of public relations work, Spring 2010
. Wrote press releases and grant summaries
. Designed promotional materials
SKILLS Technical Skills
AND . Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop and Adobe
Flash
QUALIFICATIONS . Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
Written and Verbal Communication
. Knowledgeable about crisis management through learning
about case studies and the examination and discussion of
policies and protocol
. Experience in delivering presentations and speeches
. Ability to meet deadlines
Design Projects
. Created brochures, magazine spreads, and advertisements
. Created meal tickets for the Common Ground Music
Festival
. Designed Special Olympics banner for Festival of Banners
Written Projects
. Composed analytical and research papers, news stories
and press releases
. Developed a communication plan for the Broadway Theatre
INVOLVEMENTS Public Relations Student Society of America, general
member 2009-2010
. Member Networking Committee 2009
PR Central, consultant 2010
References
Ms. Kimberly Purdy
Special Olympics Michigan Public Relations Director
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
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Mr. Chris Ogozaly
TV Staff Director for WCMU PBS
1999 E. Campus Drive
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
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Mr. Phillip Mikus
Friends of the Broadway Secretary
2163 Cornerstone
Mount Pleasant MI 48858
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Mrs. Karen G. Norcross
Sr. Numbering Resources Specialist
Operations and Tariffs Section
Telecommunications Division
Michigan Public Service Commission
Dr. William Anderson
Professor and Integrative Public Relations Adviser
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
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