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Suzie Speaker
**** ****** ******, ********* #**** Rock Hill, SC 29730 803-***-**** *****.*******@********.***
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop Marketing Campaigns
Advanced InDesign applications Fundraising
Visual and verbal presentation skills Product Research
Press Release Writing/PR Kits MS Office Suite
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Integrated Marketing Communication May 2012
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC GPA: 3.56
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Marketing Intern May 2011 August 2011
BMW Manufacturing Spartanburg, SC
Assisted with the planning of the new BMW X5 press launch, including conducting research for and helping
design an informational press booklet detailing downtown Greenville, SC
Outlined the framework for, and initiated the establishment of, an environmental preservation site at
BMW s Information Technology Research Center located at the CUICAR campus
Created press releases for newsworthy events and composed numerous letters of response to community
requests for donations
Mapped routes and prepared materials for Ride and Drive events used to introduce regional, national, and
international press to BMW vehicles
Public Relations Intern Spring 2010
Chevrolet Marketing Internship Program Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Worked with fellow interns to develop an innovative marketing campaign for two Chevrolet vehicles
Created press releases, solicitation letters, thank-you cards, and media kits
Corresponded with local Chevrolet dealers for research purposes
Assisted with, and individually solicited donations for, a four-day campaign event
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Advertising Team Project Fall 2010
Advertising Copy and Layout Course Winthrop University
Worked with a team of five peers to design a three page magazine advertisement for a beauty product
Led brainstorming session to decide on appropriate layout for ad (content versus photo/design elements)
Researched competitor advertisements for similar products to ensure our design was original and cutting edge
Press Release Project Fall 2010
PR Writing & Production Course Winthrop University
Wrote press release to announce upcoming fundraiser event for local Greenway to community
Selected by Greenway team to be utilized in their campaign
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Vice President, Outdoor Adventure Club August 2010 Present
Secretary, Thomson Hall Council August 2008 May 2009
WORK EXPERIENCE
Chick-fil-A, Team Member, Rock Hill, SC, October 2010 Present
Carowinds Theme Park, Ride Operator, Charlotte, NC, Summer 2008-2010 (Seasonal)