Marketing School

CLAIRE JOHNSON

**** ******** **** #*** **********, NC 28403

919-***-**** **************@*****.***

SUMMARY

A creative, optimistic and highly motivated team member with experience in event planning, strategic writing, journalism and marketing. Possesses exceptional attention to detail, written and verbal communication, and the resourcefulness to thrive in any work environment. EDUCATION

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington, NC 2012-2016 Bachelor of the Arts in Communication Studies, concentration in Journalism University of Hertfordshire; Hatfield, England, United Kingdom Spring 2015 Semester abroad in School of Humanities

Courses included Media and Society, Media in an International Context and Journalism Law EXPERIENCE

The RiverRoom Events; Wilmington, NC December 2015-May 2016

Event Planning Intern

Booked, planned, coordinated and executed a variety of corporate and personal events Developed a keen sense of client expectations and delivered expected results Managed and wrote blogs covering each event, while communicating with photographers Might As Well Bar & Grill; Wilmington, NC August 2015-December 2015

Event Planning and Marketing Intern

Planned events to target the Wilmington community and UNCW campus Held communication with vendors for various events, booking and coordinating them Marketed events using print and social media platforms in the community and on UNCW campus Office of Congressman David Rouzer; Smithfield and Wilmington, NC May 2015 - August 2015

Veteran Affairs Intern

Assisted constituents in the Smithfield and Wilmington areas with any needs or concerns Held contact with various VA locations in North Carolina Managed accounts of open client cases, recording data and following up on progress Held contact with clients of open cases, keeping them up to date on their status LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, Theta Mu 2012-2016

Social Coordinator (2015-2016)

Held position on Chapter Council

Planned, coordinated and executed social events for members under strict budget and guidelines Worked with multiple venues and vendors in the Wilmington community

Public Relations Coordinator (2013)

Held position on Chapter Council and represented AGD at Panhellenic meetings Planned, coordinated and advertised promotional events for the chapter Acted as liaison between other chapters and AGD, promoting attendance at philanthropy events Student Government Association 2012-2014

Freshman Class Senator, Business Affairs Committee (2012-2013) Represented constituents by attending weekly meetings and voting for wishes of student body Collaborated with committee and school chancellors to implement DVD kiosks and bike repair stations Held communication with committee chair, as well as businesses in the Wilmington community

Sophomore Class Senator, Marketing Committee (2013-2014) Marketed events held by SGA to student body, with a focus on Homecoming and SGA elections Bright Future’s Society, University of Hertfordshire 2015

School of Humanities Representative

Coordinated speakers to present to their perspective schools Planned campus events to guide students in their endeavors after graduation Held constant communication with representatives of other schools Attended workshops and conferences to better knowledge of the society and its mission AWARDS/HONORS Fraternity and Sorority Life, Best New Member of the Year 2013

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