EDUCATION
Missouri State University -Springfield, Mo
Graduation: May 2009
Bachelor of Science in Public Relations with a minor in Advertising and
Promotions GPA: 3.3/4.0
Major GPA:
3.7
Professional Work Experience:
Global Products, Inc, Marketing Assistant St. Louis, Mo
November 2009 - Present
. Overseas GPII marketing team and manages projects
to ensure completed by deadline.
. Handles multiple special projects for the owner of
Global Products and all media relations.
. Conducts research and surveys to identify new and
emerging target markets.
. Write and edit flyers, newsletters and all
marketing materials for GPII.
. Manage multiple accounts to ensure client and
businesses needs and expectations are met.
. Work with clients and vendors sourcing products to meet client needs.
. Handle GPII customer service by answering phones, responding to
emails, enter sales orders and purchase orders.
. Collaborate with marketing team and prepare presentations, proposals,
and quotes to present to potential clients.
. Assist Marketing Manager and team with product development for Harley-
Davidson and clients.
. Ideate marketing publications and collaborate with marketing team to
design and develop catalog and website.
. Handle data entry of purchase orders and sales orders through Great
Plains.
Twist Marketing, Account Service Intern, St. Louis, Mo
September 2009 - November 2009
. Assisted Senior Account Executive with Jane Seymour, Wentworth Gallery
media tour helping handle all publicity.
. Researched and developed media list and event calendars for upcoming
events.
Go Magazine Promotional Team Member, Springfield, Mo January
2008 - October 2008
. Attended local Springfield events to promote Go
Magazine.
. Spoke to Springfield citizens and surrounding businesses to further Go
Magazine.
. Took and provided pictures of Go Magazines demographic for website.
J.P. Morgan Chase Marketing Internship, Springfield, Mo May
2008 - August 2008
. Collaborated with team to develop new credit card
and marketing campaign.
. Marketed and sold Chase credit card products such as identity
protection and payment protection.
. Developed commercial and print advertisements for fiscal campaign and
won competition.
St. John's Health System Media Relations Internship, Springfield, Mo
February 2008 - May 2008
. Worked in media relations writing news releases, researching media
outlets and organizing media.
. Escorted media around hospital campus, tracked exposure to media and
compiled in excel sheet.
. Worked organizing and planning events for the grand opening of the new
patient tower.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
. Competent in computer programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Outlook), Publisher, Great Plains.
. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suites (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
. Familiar with social network sites Facebook, Youtube, Twitter.
AWARDS
. Deans List 2007 -
2009
. Member of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority Executive Board
2005 - 2008
. Executive Housing Director/Public Relations Chair
2007 - 2008
. Business and Professional Women Society
2005 - 2008