Macree D. Waters

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Washington, NC 27889

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qmomga@r.postjobfree.com

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Education: Bachelor of Science, Communication – Public Relations, Cum Laude May 2010

East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

Minor, Psychology

GPA: 3.5/4.0

Work Experience

Intimate Details Elite Hospitality & Event Firm – Project Coordinator Jan. 2010 – March 2010

- Fashion Preview coordination (models, wedding dresses, accessories)/Budget

- Social networking publicity (Twitter, Facebook)

- Bridal Boot Camp event conceptualization and décor/Budget

- Site visits/Traveling

- Working with clients/Developing new relationships

- Sales and marketing of our services and events

Uptown Greenville – Public Relations/Event Planning Intern June 2009 – December 2009

- Uptown Umbrella Market planning and implementing/Budget

- Freeboot Friday planning and implementing/Budget

- Volunteer coordination

- Press releases, Newsletters, Spreadsheets

- Editing/Updating website and Facebook page

- Serving on the PirateFest Planning and Promotions Committee/Budget

Paramount Theater - Public Relations Intern February 2009 – May 2009

- Publicity/Marketing for the theater

- Meeting with community leaders

- Working in a professional setting

- Worked on different projects (Google Calendar, Website, Facebook, Spreadsheets)

- Worked at the Paramount’s events/ Ticket sales

Organizational Experience

ECU Homecoming Committee Banquet Planner August 2007 – October 2009

- Three successful homecoming court banquets/Working with a budget

- Decorations

- Catering

- Music

- Hosting

- Publicity/Marketing (Press Releases, Flyers, “Save the Date” Cards, Social Networking) to maximize attendance

Publications Editor/Vice President for PRSSA August 2007 – May 2008

- Supervising about 10 people

- Creating/editing a publication for PRSSA (PRactioner)

- Assigning tasks

- Making deadlines

- American Heart Association Heart and Stroke Gala event/volunteer coordination

- Fundraising for the organization

ECU Model United Nations November 2008 ECUMUN Conference Event Coordinator

- Scheduling different sessions

- Making sure attendees adhere to the schedule and rules of the conference

- Set up of all the classrooms used for the conference

- Troubleshooting

- Maintaining a pleasant atmosphere for the attendees

Washington High School Yearbook Editor-in-Chief August 2005 – June 2006

- Supervising 12 students

- Creating/Editing layouts and copy

- Delegation of tasks

- Making deadlines

- Liaison between the yearbook business and other students and faculty

- Working after normal hours to make sure we met deadlines

- Advertisement sales

Campaign Experience

PR Strategies August 2008 – December 2008 Public Relations Campaign – Assembly Required (a local band)

- Meeting deadlines

- Following a calendar

- Allocating money from a budget

- Planning a Halloween event at Pirate’s Den

- Presenting ideas to the client and to potential sponsors

- Planning/meeting goals and objectives

- Analyzing data from campaign (percent increase in sponsorship and show attendance)

Public Relations and Corporate Writing June 2009 – July 2009

Public Relations Campaign – HIV/AIDS Organization

- Boiler Plate

- Fact Sheet

- Backgrounder

- Press Release

- Newsletter

- Brochure

- Print Ad

- 30 Second Radio Spot

- Public Service Announcement

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