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

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