Social Media Office

Gerrod Maddox

*** ******** ** *** * Bel Air, MD *1014 443-***-**** adhunv@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Graduate student with experience in devising successful media strategies and orchestrating special events. Diligent in managing and carrying out various events by arranging for media presence, composing written documents, reserving event venues, authoring speeches and press releases.

University of Baltimore - Baltimore, Maryland August 2019- Present

Master of Public Administration (Cumulative GPA: 3.665)

Expected Completion Date: May 2022

South Carolina State University - Orangeburg, South Carolina Graduated May 2019

Bachelor of Arts – Political Science

Skills

Excellent oral/written communication Formal Leadership Training Vote Builder Customer Service •Event Management Microsoft Office Suite Recruiting Public Speaking Mini Van w Volunteer oversight w Election Management w Analytical Skills w Data Analysis w Interviewing w

Related Work Experience

The Campaign Office of Mayor Jack Young – Baltimore, Maryland

Field Organizer January 2020 - Present

Identify and recruit volunteer leadership in the community to lead voter contact and grassroots action.

Train and build relationships with volunteers

Lead direct voter contact initiatives through door to door canvassing, texting, and phone banking.

Organize community events for campaign visibility.

Utilize Vote Builder technology to record voter contact and volunteer action

Data Entry

Public Relations – Laurens County, South Carolina

Intern August 2017- May 2019

Managed the social media account for Laurens County

Coordinated community events such as fried fish fundraiser, family fun day.

Performed administrative procedures such as answering phones, taking memos, and maintaining files.

Assisted with political campaigns and opening speeches

Represented and presented on behalf of the councilmen for certain events

Orangeburg County City Hall – Orangeburg, South Carolina

Mayor Intern August 2018 - December 2018

Conducted research on the Orangeburg crime

Drafted correspondences for the mayor

Executed recording secretarial duties for city hall meetings

Performed data entry and database management utilizing Microsoft Excel

Provided opening speeches for the mayor at events

The Office of Congressman James Clyburn – Columbia, South Carolina

Congressional Intern May 2018- August 2018

Attended legislative meeting in the capital of South Carolina

Developed plans for the inner-city youth in Columbia, SC

Strategically planned public policy methods for office

Other Work Experience

All State Career- Baltimore, Maryland

Admissions Representative July 2019 - December 2019

Assisted the Director of Admissions with marketing and sales strategies.

Coordinated admission engagements and contact points with prospective students.

Enroll students in compliance with Admissions policies and procedures.

Addressed all disclaimers, waivers, and credit transfers during admissions.

Tracked and reported marketing and sales activities

Represented the school in career fairs, job fairs, and other recruiting activities.

Participated in student orientation and registration activities.

Researched scholarships, other tuition funding, and financing options for students

Took initiative to assist managers and other team members where needed

YMCA – Charleston, South Carolina

Camp Counselor June 2018 – August 2018

Assisted children with activates and team building exercises.

Helped the children with the development of their social skills

Maintained reporting for each child to update parents on academic progress over the summer

Activities/Certificates

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc Tutor/Mentor SCSU SGA sophomore class president Guest Speaker for Afya Public Charter School Graduation SCSU Dean’s list Gold Pin Recipient 26 Hour Safety Certification for kids’ safety CPR Certified

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