Communications Specialist; Marketing and Advertising (Winston Salem)
Date: 2012-09-25, 1:34PM EDT
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I am a recent graduate of Salem College living in Winston Salem, NC. I am searching for full time work in the Winston Salem, North Carolina area. Please reference the body of my resume below for a detailed account of my experience and qualifications. Feel free to contact me at the email address listed above. Thank you for your time.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 4 years of administrative assistant experience
Trained in communication research and development
Able to develop and maintain productive and influential professional relationships
Over 2 years of marketing and advertising experience
Strong writing and communication skills
EDUCATION
Salem College. Winston-Salem, NC
o B.A., Communication and Race & Ethnicity Studies. (May 2012)
Presenter at the Celebration of Academic Excellence at Salem College
Courses in media writing and researching; marketing, advertising and communication diversity coursework
Class of 2012 Scholar
Gramley Scholar
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Elected Public Relations and advertising representative for Salem College's BADU
Elected Event Coordinator for Gamma Kappa Delta Organization
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Volunteer
Writing Center Assistant
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
~~Assistant to Director of Communication (August 2010 to May 2012)
Salem College. Winston-Salem, NC
Supervisor: Carol Dykers
Trained in photography, videography, social media management, marketing and event coordination.
Planned, designed and delivered presentations to diverse audiences. Utilized research, strategic planning, and
tailored communication skills to develop plans.
Coordinated and maintained the development of social media advertising plans for the department resulting in
increased exposure. Utilized communicative research to identify opportunities for development.
Greeted faculty and students, managed calls, scheduled appointments, maintained paperwork and entered data into
Microsoft Office applications.
~~Communications Specialist Assistant (May 2011 to August 2011)
Springfield Public Schools. Springfield, MA
Supervisor: Azell Cavaan
Generated and crafted press releases for Chief of Communications, Superintendent and Mayor; provided research
and editorial support to members of agency, made outside contacts with vendors and clients and coordinated
communication for media opportunities.
Assisted Website Design Specialist with weekly updates, changes in design and communication between schools
and throughout the district overall.
Liaison with Comcast Cable for Springfield Public Schools
Managed calls and clerical responsibilities
~~Production and Communications Intern (January 2012 to February 2012)
Crimson Wolf Productions. Lewisville, NC
Supervisor: John Rushton
Facilitated post-production organization within the office.
Trained in still photography, video, lighting, editing, and Mac software.
Administrated clerical responsibilities.