Strategic Communication Professional

AMANDA VAN DE RIET

Online Portfolio: http://amandavanderiet.wix.com/amandavanderiet1

Email: ***************@*****.*** Cell: 636-***-****

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ROi, Resource Optimization & Innovation January 2014 - May 2014

Marketing and Communication Intern

Created a strategic plan for ROi’s intranet to get employees more involved and build relationships

Developed social media integration pla ns, including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn

Wrote news stories and professional bios for ROi’s intranet

Conducted external research about competitors, business partners, and existing social media

accounts to benefit the company and improve strategic plans

Created a comprehensive event calendar and business dossie rs

Assisted in creating Healthification integration for the intranet, a program to motivate employees to

become more active and live a more healthy, balanced lifestyle

Contributed to the Marketing and Communication team meetings and strategic planning

Kohl’s Department Store – Fenton May 2010 - Present

Sales Associate

Received Kohl’s Superstar of the Month Award for excellent work ethic, superior customer service,

and reliable teamwork, May 2012 and May 2014

Delivers superior customer service and resolves any issues to produce satisfied customers

Leads, advises, and trains employees on proper techniques and work ethic

Utilizes multi-line telephone systems and proper phone etiquette

Organizes and recovers the store’s floor, displays, fitting rooms, and merchandise

Assists point-of-sales systems

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Maryville University Graduated May 2014

Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication

Cumulative GPA 3.561

Earned the Communication Portfolio of Distinction Award for the most outstanding, professional

portfolio, Spring 2014

Graduated with Cum Laude honors, Spring 2014

Maryville Pawprint Student Newspaper Staff Member, Spring 2014

Society for Strategic Professional Communication Member, Spring 2013

Interior Design major, Fall 2010 - Spring 2012

Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Member, Spring 2011

Eight semesters on Maryville University’s Dean’s List, Fall 2010 – Spring 2014

PROFESSIONAL SKILL SET

Proficient in developing, writing, and editing content for: press releases, social media releases,

strategic campaigns, crisis communication campaigns, news and feature writing, social media

plans, advertisements, media advisories, fact sheets, FAQ’s, blogs, emails, and presentations

Proficient using social media applications to represent an organization’s brand, including Facebook,

Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, and Snapchat

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel, and Outlook

General website design knowledge, including WordPress and Wix

General Adobe Photoshop knowledge

General interior, architectural, and lighting design knowledge, including basic AutoCAD skills

Monthly Volunteer at Open Door Animal Sanctuary, January 2015 – Present

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