Erin Robertson
*************@****.*** *** Marlboro Way Madison, AL 35757
Education
College: University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama
B.S. Communication Studies emphasis in Public Relations, Minor
in Instrumental Music Performance
Work Experience
LocoX.com Huntsville, Alabama Content Manager April 2010-August
2010
. Wrote news for the front page of the website
. Input new products, edited content, updated changes
. Edited and uploaded pictures for products
. Used spreadsheet formulas to name and categorize products
. Wrote product descriptions
The Courtyard by Marriott Huntsville, Alabama Front Desk Team Leader
September 2009-May 2010
. Created a weekly newsletter for our guests
. Created the weekly schedule for hourly employees and program
the schedule in our timecard program Blue Cube
. Completed various secretarial duties for the General Manager
and Assistant General Manager including: writing and
proofing emails, returning phone calls, faxing,
copying, updating documents, etc.
. Did purchasing and ordering for various hotel needs such as
key cards, amenities, food items, etc.
. Assisted in accounts receivable and payable
. Created and assembled the emergency plan book for the hotel
. Gave hotel tours and assisted in scheduling meeting rooms
Crestwood Medical Center Huntsville, Alabama Marketing Intern
June 2009 - July 2009
. Helped with several desktop publishing projects including
the employee newsletter, posters and other printed
materials
. Organized, wrote articles and took photographs for the
employee newsletter
. Proofed articles and brochures
. Assisted with the training class for teen volunteers and
helped them to complete requirements
. Assisted in physician and patient recruitment
. Updated website information
. Completed data entry for Healthy Woman and the Tiny Toes
Program
. Wrote articles and radio spots for various hospital
functions
. Assisted with public relations, marketing and event plans
. Volunteered at the John Stallworth Scholarship Golf
Tournament
. Visited several local doctors' offices making sure they had
all the supplies they needed from Crestwood and delivered
new materials
Other Experience
Public Relations Agency Course Assistant Account Executive:
Publications
. Wrote press releases for the Muscle Shoals Police
Department Appreciation Day
. Created a commercial for the event which I displayed on
YouTube to advertise the event
. Wrote articles about the event
. Wrote radio spots for the event
Public Relations Council of Alabama Member, Committee Chair, Vice
President of Programs
. Scheduled speakers for meetings
. Organized the display for the communications department at
the University of North Alabama's preview day for over 500
students and scheduled students and teachers to work the
booth
Skills
. Proficiency in: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook,
InDesign, Photoshop, Quark and Net Suite
. Words per minute: 70
. Member of social networking sites including: Facebook,
Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, MySpace, Blog Spot and Forums
Activities and Organizations
. National Communications Association
. Public Relations Council of Alabama (Vice President of
Programs, Committee Chair)
. Tau Beta Sigma (Secretary)
. Lambda Pi Eta Communications Honor Society
. Pride of Dixie Marching Band
. Shoals Symphony at UNA (principle)
. Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society