J onathan Machemehl
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EXPERIENCE
Summer 2012 Assistant Account Executive QuickSilver Interactive Group Irving, Texas
Maintained and developed social media accounts for a variety of clients
Writer for press releases, articles, blogs, and website content
Fall 2011 Present Firm Director/Founder Boulevard Public Relations Dallas, Texas
Recruit clients and employees for the firm
Proof and complete projects for clients
Fall 2011 Present Website & PR Contract Developer Camp Fire USA Dallas, Texas
Create and update web pages on www.campfireusadallas.org
Write media alerts and press releases for events
Fall 2011 Public Relations Intern - Group Excellence Dallas, Texas
Create Videos to use for publicity
Update social media accounts and contact representatives throughout eight states
Spring 2010 - Present Friends of the Foundation La Porte Education Foundation La Porte, Texas
Working to make website more user friendly
Developing campaign to increase awareness of new branding and social media outlets
Spring 2011 The Daily Update
SMU-TV s weekday morning, student run news broadcast
6 a.m. crew call (Writer, CG/Stillstore, floor director, director, audio board, camera operator)
Summer 2011 Development & Marketing Intern Camp Fire USA Dallas, Texas
Developed new website for organization & launched social media outlets
Created database of potential donors and presentations about social media
Wrote grants, media alerts, newsletters, press releases and social media plans
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Press Releases, Media Alerts, Press Kits, PR Plans
Proficient in design and production with the use of industry-standard programs, including Microsoft Office,
the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, & Dreamweaver), and Final Cut Pro.
Knowledgeable on creating and maintaining Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Pinterest and LinkedIn accounts
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Program Council cornerstone programming organization on the SMU campus
2012 2013 President Guide cornerstone organization and serve as representative on a variety of SMU committees
2011 2012 Vice President of Programming - Mentored four chairs program major events across the SMU campus
2010 2011 Sing Song Chair Programmed all aspects of the corner stone event making unique improvements
SMU Public Relations Student Society of America - (www.smuprssa.org)
2012 2013 Vice President of Programming Developing a system for programming all chapter events yearly
2011 2012 Vice President of Professional Development - Programmed events with communication professionals and
maintained relationship between chapter and PRSA Dallas
2010 2011 Vice President of Programming programmed monthly speakers and semester tours for chapter
2009 2010 Webmaster Explored avenues of digital avenue
U11 - school spirit organization for First Year students
2011 2013 Director - Mentored advisors and secured funding for the school leadership & spirit organizations
2010 2011 Advisor Mentored members of U11 and helped members develop leadership skills
Political Science Symposium
2009 2010 Chair of Public Affairs
2003 Present Completed more than 1000 hours of community service in Houston & Dallas
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas Graduation Date: May 2013
Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Minor: Journalism