Stephanie Olesen
Fullerton, CA 92831
**********@*.***.*** • 508-***-****
EDUCATION
Roger Williams University Bristol, RI
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Public Relations concentration August 2006-May 2010
WORK EXPERIENCE
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/The Jimmy Fund Boston, MA
Media Relations Intern May 2009-August 2009
• Drafted press releases, media alerts and media plans
• Maintained and created media lists for various organization events
• Answered phones, completed mailings and other reception duties in the absence of our administrative assistant.
• Analyzed media coverage of Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund
• Facilitated media coverage at events; assisted media personnel
• Pitched stories and releases to print and broadcast media organizations
• Worked with Vocus Public Relations Database
ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES Bristol, RI
Inter Residence Hall Association: Mr. RWU Chair April 2007 – May 2010
• Coordinate campus-wide event (male “beauty” pageant) to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network at Hasbro
Children’s Hospital in Providence
• Establish relationship and act as a liaison between RWU and Hasbro Children’s Hospital
• Publicize event to Roger Williams University campus and community
• Collaborate with University Communications department
• Manage over thirty students involved with event
Roger Williams University Inter Residence Hall Association September 2006 – May 2010
• Increased community service programming by 75%
• Planned and executed campus-wide social and educational events
• Acted as a mentor to younger students getting involved with the organization
• Collaborate with RWU Department of Residence Life and Housing with projects such as the design of a new
residence hall
• Facilitated programs and events in conjunction with other campus organization and departments
AWARDS
• Outstanding Commitment to Community Service, 2008
• Outstanding Community Service Program, 2008 and 2009
• Outstanding Fundraising Program, 2009
• Student Leader of the Month, October and November 2009
• Program Presenter at Regional Conference, Residence Halls (NEACURH) Regional Conference at
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 2009
SKILLS
Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, Mac OS X, Vocus Public
Relations Database, SPSS; Knowledgeable in Adobe PhotoShop, Quark Express
References and writing samples available upon request.