Public Relations Specialist
Resume:
Laura E. Clark
**** ********* ******. *********, ** 49006
*********@*****.***
Education:
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bachelor in Public Relations September 2008- June 2012
Minor in Spanish Grade-point average 3.5
Gull Lake High School Richland, Michigan
4 yr. High School Diploma September 2004-May 2008
Grade-point average: 3.5
Related Coursework
Public Relations and Organizations, Public Relations and Program Development, Interpersonal Communication, Foundations of Journalism, Persuasion and Social Influence, Non-Verbal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Introduction to Media and Telecommunications, Human Communication Theory, Introduction to Organizational Communication, Communication Inquiry, Thought and Writing, Digital Media and Planning Operations, Practice of Leadership, Group Problem Solving, Film Communication, and Spanish
Employment Experience
MacKenzies’ Café Bakery (May 2010- Present) Kalamazoo, Michigan
Sales Associate
Quiznos Subs (December 2006- May 2010) Kalamazoo, Michigan
Shift Manager
Lickity Split Ice Cream Shop (April 2004-December 2006) Augusta, Michigan
Server
Extracurricular Activities and Accomplishments
Creative Director for Public Relations & Program Development: December 2011- May 2012
Public Relations Organization: December 2011- Present
Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society: December 2011- Present
Donations Coordinator for “Jingle On the Ice” WMU Fundraiser: Fall 2011-Spring 2012
Dean’s List for Western Michigan University: Fall 2008- Present
Spanish Honor Society: December 2005-2008
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
Work in PC and Mac environments
Work in both AP and MLA format styles
References:
Available upon request
COVER LETTER:
Laura E. Clark
1238 Lafayette Street. Kalamazoo, MI 49006
*********@*****.***
June 21st, 2012
To whom it may concern:
This letter is to express my interest in the Marketing and Public Relations Manager position that is currently available with your company. With a solid background in customer service and a four-year academic degree in public relations at Western Michigan University, I know that I can make a positive contribution to your company.
Briefly, my qualifications include:
• Proven track record of responsibility, integrity, and commitment to customer service over a seven-year period.
• Initiated and directed in numerous creative procedures to facilitate company awareness and assisted the Account Executive in implementing the campaign.
• Demonstrated ability to build successful teams and collaborate effectively with various types of people to succeed both at work and at school.
• Studied and obtained Spanish as a second language with four years of course work.
• Coordinated and administered donations for a successful fundraiser that surpassed the campaign goal.
• Intensely involved and familiarized with social media to create awareness and increase knowledge.
• Trained and operated in computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and educated in both PC and Mac environments.
Attached is my resume for your review. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to speak with you and demonstrate more fully how my qualifications can meet your needs and benefit your company, so please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or email as listed above.
Thank you sincerely for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Laura E. Clark
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