Marketing/Public relations

DeAndrea M. Chandler

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Lawrenceville, GA 30044

Phone: 678-***-**** E-mail: ****************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: To obtain an internship or co-op in the field of public relations.

EDUCATION

Savannah State University, Savannah, GA Current GPA: 3.0

Major: Mass Communications, B.A. Expected Graduation Date: May 2013

Minor: Business Marketing

UNIVERSITY INVOLVEMENT

Tiger Ambassador

Mass Communications Student Association

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Georgia Tech Savannah

Public Relations Intern, Savannah, GA: September 2010-December 2010

• Assisted in GT Savannah events and initiatives

• Researched and gathered information for writing press releases

• Compiled and assisted in writing the bi-weekly news/media report.

• Provided administrative support to the public relations and communications department.

Zoo Atlanta

Public Relations and Communications Intern, Atlanta, GA: May 2010 - August 2010

• Researched and gathered information for writing press releases and secondary research for public relations/marketing special event projects.

• Assisted with zoo wide public relations events and initiatives.

• Aided in writing the internal Zoo employee and volunteer biweekly newsletter, Paw Prints.

• Collected the local, national and international daily and weekly media clippings.

• Compiled and assisted in writing the monthly media report.

• Assisted with implementation of social media/e-media strategy.

• Responded and handled all media requests for press kits and general inquiries from the public.

• Provided administrative support to the public relations and communications department.

Marshalls

Sr. Sales Associate, Duluth, GA: July 2008 - September 2009

• Managed cashiering activities in areas of purchasing, returns, and exchanges, and enforced store policies.

• Facilitated customer interactions with merchandise.

• Unloaded shipments and positioned merchandise throughout the store.

• Trained all new sales associates accordingly.

JoAnns Fabric and Crafts

Sales Associate, Duluth, GA: June 2007 - July 2008

• Managed cashiering activities.

• Unloaded shipments and positioned merchandise throughout the store.

• Prepared the store for the next day’s business.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE & SPECIAL SKILLS

• Writing & Editing

• Proficient in Associated Press Style

• Mentorship & Leadership

• Customer Service

• Social Media

• Community Relations and Outreach

• Interpersonal Communications

• Organizing and Research

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