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Danielle M. Elliott

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

 Creative professional with experience in public relations writing, communications, budgeting, event planning, and media relations.

 Proficient in a wide variety of technologies and computer programs.

 Results-driven achiever and effective team leader with exceptional interpersonal skills.

 Highly flexible and adaptable performer; adept at multi-tasking and thriving in a fast-paced environment while coordinating numerous time-sensitive projects.

 Exceptionally motivated self-starter and creative problem-solver who works hard and loves a challenge.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Public Relations

West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. May 13, 2007.

Minor: English

HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

MARKETING/ADVERTING EXPERIENCE:

 Attained training in public relations writing, communications, and media relations.

 Promoted events and programs to generate new membership and participation.

 Assisted in writing, organizing, and distributing press packets and news releases.

 Edited promotional materials for publication and distribution.

 Conducted marketing research analysis for multiple national companies.

 Solicited advertisements from local businesses to support non-profit organizations.

 Interacted with consumers while handling purchases, complaints, and special requests.

 Maintained company website.

 Responsible for all publicity regarding the Youth and Activities Ministries (newsletters, post-cards, letters, fliers, posters, newspaper ads, signs, etc.).

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE:

 Coordinated decorations, food/beverage, and entertainment for events with 100+ guests.

 Organized a fundraising event for a charitable cause on a limited budget.

 Wrote, designed, and published newsletters, advertisements, fliers, and pamphlets for 200+ recipients.

 Planned and coordinated 9 different mission trips for 1000+ people. Planning included travel arrangements, activities, payments, hotel accommodations, etc.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:

 Promoted to Office Manager/Administrator of a church; conducts all daily church business and accounting, and is the sole liaison between the public and the church (they were without a pastor).

 Appointed to Account Manager that interviewed and trained new employees, ran morning meetings, and organized activities to promote co-worker cohesion.

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

 Earned West Virginia Broadcasting Association Scholarship for academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.

 Earned John C. Shaw Scholarship for academic achievement.

 Inducted into Gamma Beta Phi, Academic Honor Society.

 Attained Dean’s List and Honor Roll status for outstanding grade point average.

 Active in Public Relations Student Society of America and West Virginia University’s Diversity in Media Association (DIMA).

 Member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Green Hills, Nashville, TN.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

 Youth Ministries Assistant and Activities Coordinator, Forest Hills Baptist Church,

Nashville, TN, April 2008 to February 2009.

Assisted the Activities and Youth Ministers and staff when needed, planned and coordinated nine different mission trips and many special events, generated awareness of events, handled all publicity, made travel arrangements for activities, kept record of registrations and payments for trips/sports leagues/etc., maintained website, maintained the schedule and reservations of the Family Life Center, weight room, missions house, and gym. This job required a strong sense of organization, exceptional computer skills, the ability to remain calm and courteous during multiple deadlines, and close attention to detail. Due to budget cuts, I was let go from this position.

 Office Manager/Administrator, Southminster Presbyterian Church,

Nashville, TN, September 2006 to April 2008. Jo Ann Hansel – Lay-Pastor: 615-***-****

Maintained the daily functions of the church, find pulpit supply (the church was without a permanent pastor), write the weekly call to worship/bulletin/and monthly newsletter, act as the sole liaison between the church and surrounding community, maintained all accounts payable and receivable, maintained all church records, kept an operating budget, and assisted individuals seeking help. I left this job to seek full-time employment with benefits.

 Administrative Assistant, Lovell Communications,

Nashville, TN, February 2006 to September 2006. Paula Lovell – President: 615-***-****

Maintained the front office, act as liaison for company and local media, kept record of and assisted on media advisories/press releases/etc., answer incoming calls and direct to appropriate person, handle all deposits, maintain the schedule of the company president, kept record of all inventory, light cleaning of the offices, assist on client projects (my billable hours were less than the account executives, so I was often contracted out to do small projects), and provide support to the staff when needed. I left this job because I did not qualify for maternity leave after the birth of my daughter.

 Hostess, Táyst Restaurant,

Nashville, TN, September 2005 to February 2006. Jeremy Barlow – Owner: 615-***-****

 Account Manager, Bell South,

Nashville, TN, August 2005 to September 2005.

 Public Relations Intern, Make-A-Wish Foundation,

Morgantown, WV, August 2004 to December 2004.

 Account Manager/Market Researcher, Synovate,

Morgantown, WV, October 2002 to August 2004.

 Bartender, White Stallion Club,

Chester, WV, May 1997 to August 2005.

Personal References:

April Manypenny-Raines – 304-***-****

Cortney Feragotti - 301-***-****

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