Real Estate Service

Objective To relocate to New York and obtain the Public Relations and Events Intern position at Ty Ku

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Summary * M.A. in Communications and Leadership from Gonzaga University

* B.A. in Communications with an emphasis on Public Relations from Mississippi State

University

* Proficient in all Microsoft Word applications, also proficient in Adobe Photoshop and

several other editing software programs

Education Gonzaga University Spokane, WA

* Master of Arts, May 2011

* Communication and Leadership

* Overall GPA 3.7

Related Coursework

* Social Dynamics of Communications and Technology

* Communications and Organizational Research

* Communications and Organizational Ethics

* Communications Consulting and Training

* Strategic and Corporate Leadership

* Organizational Leadership Communications

* Organizational Communications

* International & Intercultural Communications

* Transforming Leadership

Mississippi State University Starkville, MS

* Bachelor of Arts, May 2006

* Communications Major, Public Relations emphasis

* Major GPA: 3.34, Overall GPA: 3.18

Ashworth College Norcross, GA

* Bridal Consultant License, May 2005

Relevant Projects Strategic and Corporate Leadership Summer 2010

* Used communication theory and public relations practices in order to focus on

strategic and corporate communication in profit and nonprofit corporate settings

Organizational Leadership Communications Fall 2010

* Examined the structure and culture of organizations and learned to maximize

communication and overcoming barriers in organizational communications

Public Relations in Organizations Spring 2006

* Collaborated with a group to provide public relations services such as event

planning for Mothers Against Drunk Driving- Golden Triangle Area Chapter

* Designed flyers, promotional brochures, etc. for Youth in Action program

* Planned all aspects of a Youth in Action event, including identifying and

locating speakers, arranging for food services and decorations, etc.

Public Relations Intern August 2005- June 2006

MSU College of Arts and Sciences Starkville, MS

* Served as public relations representative for many departments in the College of

Arts and Sciences

• Created a newsletter for the English department

• Compiled a promotional folder and created a print ad for the Broadcasting

department

* Wrote articles for the college’s magazine, The Vision

Event Planning Cheers Event Planning April 2011- present Memphis Area

Experience * Coordinate and manage wedding rehearsals, ceremonies, and receptions

* Plan and organize each event down to the smallest detail

* Collaborate with venue representatives and vendors to produce a memorable

experience for my client

Honors & Activities PRSSA, Chapter President August 2005- June 2006

* Delegated responsibilities to four officers

* Organized a bake sale for MADD as a community service project

* Arranged for speakers at monthly meetings

* Represented MSU chapter at National PRSSA conference in Dallas, TX

* Attended local PRSSA conferences in Atlanta, GA and Jackson, MS

Alpha Beta Chi Service Society, Pledge Trainer

Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society

Computer Skills * Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Office, Quark Xpress, Adobe

InDesign, GIMP, Audacity, and many more

Work Experience

Cheers Event Planning Memphis area Bridal Consultant April 2011-present

AT&T Olive Branch, MS Retail Sales Consultant Jan 2012- March 2012

Digital Opportunity Trust Southaven, MS TeachUp! Intern Aug 2011- Dec 2011

DeSoto County Schools- HLMS Horn Lake, MS Language Arts Teacher Aug 2008- July 2011

Cellular South Southaven, MS Account Service Rep Sept 2007- Aug 2008

Chuck Roberts Comm Real Estate Southaven, MS Marketing Director Oct 2006- Aug 2007

TX Direct Memphis, TN Underwriter July 2006- Oct 2006

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