T’hani N. McBride
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PROFILE: A young professional with a unique combination of public relations experience and technical skills, bringing to the table the ability to combine business development with technical applications.
EXPERTISE: Strategic event planning Creative design
Press release writing Web design
Event management Social media marketing
Campaign development Social networking design/management
SKILLS: Microsoft Word Adobe InDesign Prezi
Microsoft Excel Adobe Illustrator Adobe Flash
Microsoft Powerpoint Adobe Photoshop Adobe Dreamweaver
EXPERIENCES: Intern, February 2012-May 2012
SUNY Fredonia Women’s Studies Program, Fredonia, NY
• Designed and distributed marketing materials for events
• Managed Facebook and website
• Answered phones and inquiries about program
• Managed and attended events
• Designed, wrote and distributed semester newsletter
Public Relations Consultant, January 2012-April 2012
SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, NY
• Planned and executed press conference
• Developed and proposed public relations campaign to local business
• Created marketing materials for campaign
• Conducted research for campaign
Consultant, Summer 2011
Sutherland Global Services, Rochester, NY
• Assisted customers with purchases on company’s website
• Communicated with tech department involving troubleshooting issues with company’s website
• Attended weekly evaluation meetings
Sales Associate, April 2008-January 2011
Marshalls, Rochester, NY
• Maintained sales floor
• Processed and distributed shoes and apparel
• Assisted customers with purchases
• Maintained fitting room
• Trained new associates in sales floor procedures
Volunteer, December 2009-January 2011
St. Joseph’s Villa, Rochester, NY
• Assisted with group activities and meals
• Supervised children
• Served as mentor to teens within program
• Assisted in planning special events
• Attended special events
EDUCATION: State University of New York at Fredonia
Bachelor of Science in Communication-Public Relations, May 2012
• Major: Public Relations
• Minor: Spanish
• Dean’s List, GPA 3.3
Greece Arcadia High School, Rochester, NY
Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation, June 2008
LEADERSHIP: Spectrum Entertainment
• Secretary
• Student Association Representative
Hemingway Hall Council
• President
• Vice President
Sister’s Circle
• Treasurer
Campus Host
Education Development Program Peer Mentor
Applied Communications Association Member
RELATED Public Relations Writing Public Speaking
COURSES: Public Relations Case Analysis Multimedia Integrations
Communication Research Methods Group Communication
Electronic Darkroom (Photoshop) Spanish Conversation
REFERENCES: REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST