EDUCATION
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
Bachelor of Arts Communications
May 2010
Public Relations, English Literature
EXPERIENCE
Georgia Expo Manufacturing Corporation, Atlanta, GA Account
Executive April 2012- Aug 2013
. Assisted with internal employee training and development by ensuring
newly hired employees were abreast with the core mission and values of
the organization
. Received 100% Account Executive performance rating on all associate
competencies within a 6-month timeframe
. Generated over $14 million dollars in new and existing accounts for the
company within the first 12-months of employment
. Established and maintained effective working relationships with all
clients while providing the multiple benefits of products and services
offered at Georgia Expo and increased new customer accounts by 40%
EMB & Associates, Atlanta, GA Account Manager
March 2009- October 2011
. Served one of Atlanta's leading Marketing and Advertising firms by
ensuring clients' expectations were met and exceeded by use of direct
grassroots efforts and PR tactics
. Influenced brand recognition by focusing on an unparalleled grassroots
marketing campaigns that yielded results for the firm's client including
increased foot traffic by 50% and improved overall sales
. Designed and marketed exclusive promotional campaigns in the form of
print and digital media
Capstone Agency, Tuscaloosa, AL Public Relations
Consultant May 2009- May 2010
. Developed PR campaigns for nonprofits, such as Alabama Public Libraries,
within the Tuscaloosa community
. Key member of a team that launched The Big Read, in partnership with
Alabama Reads, designed to increase library use and literacy rates in the
state of Alabama, achieving results of 45% improved citizen participation
. Distributed press releases statewide while being a part of the student
run PR agency
Media Works, LLC, Los Angeles, CA Production
Assistant March 2006- May 2008
. Assisted with pre-production services that used Panasonic and Canon HD
camera for multiple documentaries, commercials, and promotional materials
for television shows
. Transcribed video footage for a Nationally recognized network television
starring Country Music Artist, Tanya Tucker, while working closely with
the President and media relations for the company
AWARDS
. Public Relations Consultants Association Student Medallion Awards
Competition
o PowerPoint Slide Presentation for Rescue Project Campaign- 2010
PRCA Medallion Award
o Print Ad 1 & 2 for Rescue Project Campaign- 2010 PRCA Award of
Excellence
o 30 & 60 second Radio PSA Script for Rescue Project Campaign- 2010
Certificate of Merit
PUBLIC RELATIONS QUALIFICATION AND INVOLVEMENT SKILLS
. Public Relations Student Society of America Chapter Member
. Graduated Top 30% from #1 Ranked Public Relations Undergraduate Program
by the 2010 PRWeek Magazine Awards Association
. Student Government Association, Public Relations Committee
SKILLS
Microsoft Office 2011, CRM, CS3, Adobe Suite, AP Style, Leadership, Social
Media, Brand & Campaign Management