Tim Coxey Resume

Timothy A. Coxey **** Dogwood Court, Bremen, IN 46506 574-***-**** abqk7p@r.postjobfree.com Excellent, accomplished writer and oral communicator. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite. Three years of management experience. Goal-oriented.EDUCATION University of Indianapolis Graduated Magna Cum Laude, May 7, 2011 Indianapolis, IN Bachelor of Science- MAJOR: Communication, Public Relations MINOR: Political Science GPA: 3.8/4.0 Major GPA: 3.9/4.0EXPERIENCE ACTIVITIES Political Advocacy Intern, Indianapolis Bureau Public Relations January 2011 May 2011 Gridiron Communication (formerly Faulkner Strategies) Student Society of America Coordinated advocacy efforts on behalf of our clients, including finding Vice Pres. Fall 2010-Spring 2011 authors for Letters to Editors and Opinion Editorials. Secretary Fall 2008-2010 Utilized my network to find willing constituents to make phone calls to UIndy Varsity Speech Team Senator offices on behalf of the client. Competitor on local and national Pitched local Indiana political radio talk shows to feature our clients and level tournaments facilitated the exchange of office numbers and times to speak. State finalist for both public address and extemporaneous Student Worker, UIndy Communication and Marketing speaking. (Jan 2008-May 2011) September 2009 present University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN Welcome Events Chairperson, Assist Communication Coordinator in drafting press releases, poster copy Campus Program Board and university blog posts. Planned and coordinated campus- wide events including: Manage and update the official UIndy Twitter account. Freshman welcome week Authored several articles for admissions magazine, alumni newsletter, and Midnight breakfast year-in-review publication. Siblings weekend Compose web copy for official university website. Casino night Appreciation dinners Help America Vote Act Outreach Intern Committee leadership May 2010-August 2010 Indiana Secretary of State s Office, Indianapolis, IN UIndy Phone-a-Thon Associate Wrote press releases, created publications, and designed graphics for the Election Division in order to promote voter education and keep election 75+ Hours of Volunteerism Accumulated at UIndy officials across Indiana informed. Assisted in outreach events and represented the Office of the Secretary of Past Board Member, Marshall State at fairs and festivals. Registered over 50 new voters in a combined 40 County United Way hours between June and July. HONORS Firm Director for Student-Run Public Relations Firm, UIndy Outstanding Freshman in July 2009 May 2011 Top Dog Communication, Indianapolis, IN Communication UIndy, 2008 Supported and represented non-profit client through an objective-driven, PR Member of Phi Alpha Epsilon plan. (FACE Spay/Neuter Clinic, Dads Inc, Christel House Academy, USA Gymnastics) Honor Society, 2008-present Hoosier PRSA Joanne Dring Actively engaged in managerial tasks and responsible for a team of students Memorial Scholarship 2009 and their work towards fulfilling the client s objective. Member of Alpha Chi Honor Experience in crafting social media campaigns, branding efforts, pitching Society, 2009-present national publications and coordinating events. Senior Scholarship Award, Dept. of Communication 2011 References on the following page Timothy A. Coxey 2973 Dogwood Court, Bremen, IN 46506 574-***-**** abqk7p@r.postjobfree.com REFERENCES Mr. Ryan Clem Gridiron Communication 317-***-**** Relationship: Internship Supervisor Mr. Jeremy Burton Indiana Help America Vote Act Outreach Manger 317-***-**** Relationship: Internship Supervisor Dr. Otis Bowen Governor of Indiana, 1973-1981 574-***-**** Relationship: Family Friend Mrs. Valerie Miller-Wahlstrom Digital Communications Editor 317-***-**** Relationship: UIndy Communications and Marketing Supervisor Professor Rebecca DeemerAssociate Professor of Public Relations, University of Indianapolis 317-***-**** Relationship: Professor, Faculty Advisor for PRSSA