CHRISTOPHER EDWARDS
Delray Beach, Fl 33444
abn65p@r.postjobfree.com
Education
Lynn University Boca
Raton, FL
Masters of Science in Communication and Mass Media
Sept 2009
Lynn University Boca
Raton, FL
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Advertising & Public Relations
May 2008
Relevant Experience
Lexington International
Boca Raton, FL
Public Relations/Marketing Assistant
June 2012- Oct. 2012
. Generated press releases for distribution
. Write copy for company ads and website
. Pitched media correspondents to promote products
The Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation Boca
Raton, FL
Social Media/Marketing Assistant (Temp)
Nov. 2011 - Feb. 2012
. Updated daily Twitter and Facebook via Hootsuite
. Responsible for researching and writing the company blog
. Researched information for upcoming stories and potential interviews
. Promoted and recruited sponsors for large future events
SET Magazine Delray
Beach, FL
Public Relations Representative
March 2011 - Oct. 2011
. Generated press releases for distribution
. Coordinated media coverage for company sponsored events
. Researched and identified targeted audiences to attend selected events
The Adler Network Boca
Raton, FL
Public Relations Assistant/Intern
June 2010 - Aug. 2010
. Produced press releases for distribution
. Edited photos for client portfolios
. Updated all company contacts in Act database
Living Healthy LLC / Linden Leaves USA Boca
Raton, FL
Administrative/Marketing Assistant
Sept. 2007 - Nov. 2009
. Worked with graphic designer to create direct mailings
. Prepared presentation folders to be given to clients
. Produced press releases for distribution
Summary of Skills
Professional Training
> Developed and maintained close relations with the local business
community in order to fulfill client's needs more effectively
> Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and
social media venues
> Experience utilizing photography and production equipment
> Knowledge in Adobe Photoshop
Leadership/Collaboration
> Worked with various student organizations on campus and offered
creative marketing ideas to help promote events. 2004-2009
> I Pulse Newsletter Media Relations Manager - Served as liaison between
newspaper and school's public relations department, 2008
> I Pulse Newsletter Staff Writer - worked as a writer and coordinator.
2007
CHRISTOPHER EDWARDS
115 SW 2nd Ave 561-***-****
Delray Beach, FL 33444
abn65p@r.postjobfree.com
References:
Mrs. Fran Dubsky
Lexington International
77 Yamato Road St105
Boca Raton, Fl 33487
Phone: 561-***-****
abn65p@r.postjobfree.com
Ms. Prinses Hemphill
SET Magazine
20283 State Rd 7 Suite 300
Boca Raton, Florida 33498
Phone: 310-***-****
abn65p@r.postjobfree.com
(Previous supervisor)
Ms. Maxine Adler, President
Adler Network
947 Clint Moore Road
Boca Raton, FL 33487
Phone: 561-***-****
abn65p@r.postjobfree.com
(Previous supervisor)
Mr. Edward Meyers, President
Living Healthy LLC.
1121 Holland Dr. Suite 13
Boca Raton, FL 33487
(Previous supervisor)