Kellie Irvin
*********@*****.***
* ********* ** **** 973-***-****
Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Cell 973-***-****
Objective: I am seeking a position as a human resources professional in a
media relations industry
Education: Manhattan College Riverdale, NY
Bachelor of Communications with an English Minor
2009
Concentration in Journalism / Public Relations
. Published article for The Daily Record called "Day in a
Life of Par-Hills High School" as part of Journalism class.
. Interviewed features editor of Teen Vogue and the studio
coordinator for The Donna Karan Company for magazine
writing class.
Experience: Hearst Corporation New York, NY
Public Relations Intern Oct 2008 to May 2009
. Worked on numerous Press Releases for events such as the
"Running In Heels" premiere.
. Researched and categorized media lists for projects such
as Cosmopolitan's Bikini Bash and Cosmopolitan's Hottest
Bachelors of 2009.
. Created pitches for Hearst magazines such as Cosmopolitan,
Popular Mechanics, Redbook, Esquire, Marie Claire, and
Country Living.
. Assisted with categorizing contact lists and press hits
that included coverage of various Hearst Magazines events
and issues.
. Directed press and guests to an event location for Michael
J. Fox and published the event details.
. Created a presentation for a concept Cosmopolitan event,
which was sent to the PR directors at Hearst.
. Tracked the inventory of magazines. Prepared and sent
packages to media contacts.
. Attended a BBC interview about the opening of TopShop in
New York and assisted the fashion editor and PR director of
Seventeen magazine to prepare for this interview.
Hearst Corporation New York, NY
CosmoGirl! Fashion Intern Aug 2008 to Oct 2008
. Inventoried and categorized incoming and outgoing clothes
and accessories.
. Assisted in a CosmoGirl! model casting.
. Assisted the fashion assistant and fashion editors daily
with projects such as organizing clothes and accessories
for photo shoots and models.
Wenner Media New York, NY
Public Relations Intern Jan 2008 to May 2008
. Assisted PR directors of Rolling Stone, Men's Journal, and
Us Weekly with luncheons and research information for
celebrities such as Bruce Jenner and Kim Kardashian,
Anthony Bourdain, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag, Lauren
Conrad, Sean "P.Diddy" Combs, and Woody Harrelson.
. Worked on a number of press releases for articles covering
movie and music releases, celebrities, and reviews.
. Researched and published PR reports for Wenner Media
publications and events. Organized and created contact
lists for various media companies.
. Researched and collected news clips for the Wenner Media
Piercing Pagoda Rockaway, NJ
Sales Associate July 2008 to Dec 2008
Mandee Parisppany, NJ
Sales Associate June 2006 to Jan 2008
Sesquicentennial Capital Campaign Office Riverdale, NY
Office Assistant Aug 2005 to May 2007
Publications: The Quadrangle - Staff Writer
Wrote various articles for the weekly college newspaper
Community: Kritter Kamp - Madison, NJ
Camp counselor at St. Huberts Animal Shelter
Morris View Nursing Home - Morristown, NJ
Interacted and socialized with clientele
COMPUTER
SKILLS: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point,
Lexis Nexis, Cisions Media Source, Photoshop, and Raiser's
Edge
References: Available upon request