Candace L. Gale
Washington, DC 20003
Email: *******.****@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To apply my well-developed advertising, public relations, and
communication skills to a position with a company that
provides me an opportunity to contribute to the success of
the company.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of the Arts in Corporate Communication,
May 2007
College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
EXPERIENCE: Marketing Administrator, Alliance for
Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS),
Washington DC
Summer 2007- Present
. Manages and coordinates Webinar program including
speaker preparation, registration, marketing,
logistics, and facilitating the Live Meeting
platform.
. Supports development and on-site execution of ATIS
conferences and key industry events, to include
SUPERCOMM including managing speakers, collateral
preparation, signs, on-line presence, gifts, and
logistics for conferences, vendor
demonstrations/exhibits, and technical summits either
hosted or sponsored by ATIS.
. Design/ re-design ATIS Web pages based on marketing
and committee needs.
. Content and design maintenance and management for the
ATIS web site to ensure information is available and
current.
. Designs graphics for print material, electronic
publications, fact sheets, as well as the ATIS Web
site including managing bids and maintaining
relationships with vendors supporting work within
department, to include graphic designers, printers,
and other suppliers.
. Creates electronic promotional/marketing materials
for industry events, announcements, factsheets and
ATIS program services.
. Designs and produces presentations, reports,
supporting materials, and documentation as required
by the department to ensure appropriate "ATIS
branding" of ATIS products and services.
Public Relations Intern, Musicorp, North Charleston SC
Fall 2006- Summer 2007
. Wrote press releases for trade magazines and
created guitar descriptions for the launch of a
new product line (available on the
www.sierraguitars.net)
. Assisted with event planning for the Winter NAMM
Trade Show in Anaheim, CA
. Helped brand Sierra Guitars by researching the
unique qualities of the new guitar line in
comparison to Musicorp's existing guitar lines
Communication Specialist, SCANA Corporation, Charleston SC
Summer 2006 - Fall 2006
. Created informational brochures on underground vs.
overheard utility lines
. Wrote press releases and developed power point
presentations for pipeline integrity and hurricane
preparation
. Developed and executed energy conservation
workshops
Intern, Rice Planters Amateur Golf Tournament, Mount
Pleasant SC
Spring 2006 - Summer 2006
. Attained corporate sponsors by cold calling
companies in the Mount Pleasant area
. Developed strong relationships with media contacts
and provided them with newsworthy press releases
in order to gain publicity for the tournament
. Assisted with community relations and grassroots
campaigns
LEADERSHIP: Vice President of the Communication Club, The College of
Charleston, 2004-2005
. Supervised the day-to-day activities of group
members
. Worked directly with faculty and advisors
Vice President of PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society
of America), The College of Charleston, 2005-2007
. Organized events and community campaigns
. Attended professional development conferences and
seminars
. Networked with local and national advertising and
PR firms
SKILLS: Analytical Interpersonal
Supervisory
Writing Time Management
Organizational
MS Word Applications Public Speaking
Teamwork
REFERENCES
Jennifer Harrell
Manager, Member Services and Marketing Communications
Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS)
Office: 202-***-****
Mobile: 202-***-****
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John-Paul Edgette
Manager, Media Relations and Marketing Communications
Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS)
Office: 202-***-****
Mobile: 202-***-****
*********@****.***
Mike McCurry
Former Press Secretary for President Bill Clinton
Public Strategies Washington
Phone: 202-***-****
Asst: Laura Denton
********@***-***.***
Elizabeth McDowell
Corporate Marketing Manager
Musicorp, Inc.
Phone: 415-***-****
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