Professional Public Relations/Communications/Sales Manager

Christen Layton Amick

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Purvis, MS 39475 601-***-****

*****@****.***

EDUCATION

University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Miss.

Masters of Science in Public Relations – August 2010

University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Miss.

Bachelors of Arts in Public Relations, Minor in Spanish – May 2009

St. Aloysius High School, Vicksburg, Miss.

Graduation, May 2005

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Graduate Research, Public Relations Theory, Crisis Communication, PR Campaigns (Graduate level), PR Strategies and Tactics (Graduate level), Advertising and Psychology, Oral Communication, Writing for Media, Introduction to Public Relations, Public Relations Research, Public Relations Writing/Design, Public Relations Campaigns; Spanish 101-305, Spanish Writing, Spanish Grammar.

PROFILE

Public Relations major with well-developed skills in oral and written communication, public speaking, journalism, computer writing, marketing design, social media and sales. Experience working in wide variety of jobs and circumstances. Able to lead and follow others lead when necessary. Enjoy working with public and diverse populations. Gaining knowledge in Spanish as a fluent foreign language.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Hattiesburg Lake Terrace Convention Center, Hattiesburg, Miss. May 2009 – Present

Sales Assistant, Coordinator and Public Relations Intern

Oral and written communicating with clients, booking events, assembling contracts, maintaining contracts, handling payments and other sales related and customer service responsibilities.

Wesley Medical Center, Hattiesburg, Miss. January 2009 – May 2010

Institute for Wellness and Sports Medicine (IWSM) Front Desk Receptionist

Perform duties relating to customer service, handling payments, opening/closing facility and completing membership applications.

Pine Belt Mental Health Resources, Hattiesburg, Miss. Spring 2009

Public Relations Intern

Developed skills in writing, editing, graphic publications, organization and planning. Worked on campaign and promotion of Stand Down 2009, PR Pharmacy and Virtual Clearview.

Southern Miss Football Recruitment, Eagle Ambassadors, Hattiesburg, Miss.

Public Relations Office & Vice President

Responsibilities included assisting other officers with weekly meetings, organizing special events and service projects. Publicizing the organization and overseeing the interview process.

Public Relations & Marketing Organizations

Public Relations Association of Mississippi (PRAM)

Active organization member

The Agency at Southern Miss Student Public Relations Agency – Account Representative

Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)

Member / Secretary / Vice President of Interpersonal Communication

Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Hattiesburg, Miss.

Produced a full marketing campaign for the community health February heart awareness month.

Southern Pines Animal Shelter, Hattiesburg, Miss.

Provided services of social media and marketing for the 4pawsms web site

ABC Extreme Makeover Home Edition, Hattiesburg, Miss.

Provided services of social media, marketing and public relations to maintain the community web site during the week of the build.

Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, Miss.

Developed a follow up campaign for the Wellness Centers tobacco cessation program.

Camp Balcones Springs, Marble Falls, Texas

Full time summer counselor, instructed and facilitated activities, CPR and lifeguard certified.

Spanish in Spain

Study abroad program with the University of Southern Mississippi. A five-week program in Madrid to study the Spanish language and culture. Gained knowledge through different culture experiences as well as learned independence and motivation.

REFERENCES

Business References

Dinah Griffin

Hattiesburg Lake Terrace Convention Center Supervisor, Senior Sales Coordinator

Phone: 601-***-**** (406) Email: ********@***********.***

Joanne Marsh

Pine Belt Mental Health Supervisor, Public Relations Specialist

Phone: 601-***-**** Email: *******@*****.***

Susie Burkman

Wesley Medical Center (IWSM), Receptionist Supervisor

Phone: 601-***-**** Email: *****.*******@******.***

Personal References

Leyla Goodsell

Professor of Practice in Public Relations

Phone: 601-***-**** Email: *************@*****.***

Ashlea Maddox

Public Relations Specialist

Phone: 601-***-**** Email: *********@*********.***

Jill Meyer

Phone: 870-***-**** Email: **********@*****.***

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