Ory Alexander Owen

About Ory

I am driven, organized, and efficient in everything that I do, be it educational or

professional. I spent four years at Ashe County High school where I was successful in

gaining essential knowledge and skills to pursue my chosen career. After receiving my

diploma, I enrolled in the Communication department at the University of North Carolina at

Greensboro, where I am currently an active student. I plan to receive a Bachelor of the

Arts degree in Communication Studies upon graduation in May of 2014, and go on to become a

successful public relations executive or director of communications,marketing, or

publicity.

Education

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

2010-2014

Major: Communication Studies Minor: Political Science

Currently enrolled at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Majoring in

Communications and minoring in Political Science. Focusing on preparing for a public

relations career.

Experience

University of NC at Greensboro Speaking Center2012-PresentCommunication Consultant

- Use my knowledge of public speaking and communication to help

speakers (from the freshman to Ph.D. student level) work through their

public speaking and speech road blocks

- Collaborate with them to help with their structure, organization,

grammar, flow, and other writing related issues within the written

transcripts of their speeches

- Work with speakers to reduce 'stage fright' and nervousness and to

improve overall presentation and speaking skills

Triad Search Marketing2011-PresentContent Creation Specialist

- Write search engine optimized content for client websites

- Write monthly e-mail newsletters for clients

- Develop search engine optimized blog posts focused around a specific keyword

- Write persuasive and marketable content for clients

Project Pink, Inc.

2011-PresentDirector of Promotions

- Manage social media accounts

- Direct networking and stay in contact with volunteers, board members, and patients.

- Travel to events and ensured their smooth completion and promotion

- Create new marketing strategies and campaigns and follow through from prepared

proposals

until the successful implementation and continued maintenance of those strategies and

campaigns

University of NC at Greensboro Writing Center

2010-PresentWriting Consultant

- Use my knowledge of writing and peer-review to help writers (from

the freshman to Ph.D. student level) work through their writing road blocks

- Collaborate with them to help with their structure, organization,

grammar, flow, and other writing related issues

Jefferson Landing, LLC.

2011: May-August

Banquets & Events

- Maintained pristine people skills and always made the Country Club's

members feel welcome and at home

- Was required to learn and use all members' first and last names to add

to the level of comfort and acknowledgement that they felt while at

the club

- Took and filled orders while checking on tables to ensure the

happiness of all customers

- Set up for banquets and events according to a predetermined layout

and order

- Was expected to complete tasks with very little instruction and to be

able to use my own judgment when unexpected situations arose

Skills

General / Office Skills

- Proficient in filing systems, document organization, and record

management.

- Works well with people and under pressure or stress.

- Highly organized and efficient with excellent time management and

people skills.

- Proven ability to lead and manage a wide variety of publicity projects

in team and independent situations.

Technical Skills

- Proficient in Windows and Mac

- Proficient in Office and iWork

- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop

- Proficient with most office equipment

- Web Design/Layout

- HTML

- CSS

- Some PHP and JavascriptReferences

Available upon request. Please email me at aboqu5@r.postjobfree.com.

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