Joe Friday
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HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 2 years of combined public relations, event coordination, and writing experience
Proven creative skills essential for the Public Relations industry
Direct work experience with leading local businesses
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Public Relations, Minor in Management, May 2010
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
RELEVENT EXPERIENCE
Public Relations Campaigns, Georgia Southern University, Spring 2007
Organized a campaign for the United Way in Savannah, Georgia
Created different media to promote the organizations annual fundraising drive including
brochures, press releases, and news articles
Conducted research including case studies, surveys, and focus groups to aid in creating a
campaign proposal
Writing for Mass Media, Georgia Southern University, Fall 2006
Wrote a variety of news, feature, investigative, and editorial pieces
Marketing Concepts, Georgia Southern University, Fall 2006
Discussed various topics including: consumer behavior, product/service mixes, branding
and packaging, channels of distribution, pricing, and advertising
Advertising, Georgia Southern University, Spring 2006
Studied advertising appeals, product research, selection of media, testing of advertising
effectiveness
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Sales Associate July 2008-Present
TOO Cute Boutique, Statesboro, GA
Design and set up window and store displays
Complete sales transaction, stocked and maintained store inventory
Provide customer service and merchandise knowledge to customers
SKILLS
Computer
MS Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Professional, QuarkExpress, FrontPage
Professional
Feature writing, basic website design, people oriented, and ability to multi-task
ACTIVITIES
Public Relations Student Society of America, member, August 2006-Present
Alpha Omega Fraternity, member, September 2005-Present
Secretary September 2006-Present