Marketing Assistant

Nicole Lee Stafford

**** *********** ****** ******** ****, MD 21043

************@*****.***

410-***-****

Education

Bachelor of Arts

Graduated May 2012

Salisbury University, Salisbury MD

Major: Communication Arts, Journalism/Public Relations from Fulton School

of Liberal Arts

Minor: Marketing Management from Franklin P. Perdue School of Business

GPA: 3.7/4.0

Awards: Graduated Cum Laude

Salisbury University Dean's List, Spring 2009-Spring 2012

Phi Kappa Phi, National Honor Society

Phi Eta Sigma, Freshman Honor Society

Pi Gamma Mu, Social Sciences Honor Society

Lambda Pi Eta, Communication Arts Honor Society

Study Abroad: Ecuador

Winter 2010

. Studied the culture of Ecuador while focusing on the country's

communication

system. Visited radio stations, television stations, newspapers, and other

facilities to gain knowledge of communication in a different culture.

Work Experience

Marketing and Event Planning Assistant

Turf Valley Resort, Ellicott City, MD

August 2012-February 2013

. Wrote all press releases for events held on property

. Responsible for making all signage and print advertisements for events

using InDesign

. Planned "33rd Annual Bridal Extravaganza-" contacted and secured over

80 bridal vendors, sold tickets to over 600 guests, and worked with

three boutiques to plan a runway bridal fashion show

. Planned "Savor Sip Style" Luxury Home Show- contacted and secured over

100 vendors, sold tickets to 5000 guests

Alumni Outreach Communications Specialist

Salisbury University, Alumni House

Spring 2009-Spring 2012

. Responsible for calling and connecting with hundreds of alumni each

semester

. Updated alumni on University events, expansions and sporting events

. Used communication and personal skills to connect alumni with their

alma mater

. Assisted in raising over $20,000 each semester in alumni donations

Public Relations/ Event Planning Intern

Guerrieri University Center, Programming and Events Services

Jan. 2011 -May 2011

. Visualized, created, planned and hosted school's annual "Commuter

Appreciation Fair" with over 200 student attendees and 15 community

donors and representatives

. Maintained Guerrieri University Center's social media networks

including Facebook, Twitter and blog

. Wrote, edited and published multiple press releases for various on-

campus events

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