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objective

recent graduate with m.a. in public relations and advertising, as well as solid practical experience, eager to launch a career with a dynamic organization while delivering immediate results as driven team member.

 

career profile

ø  b.a., history.

ø  high honors graduate.

ø  expertise in research, writing and presentations.

ø  knowledgeable in development of press kits, releases and media advisories.

ø  recipient of new media drivers license certification from michigan state university.

ø  knowledgeable in associated press style.

ø  extensive campus leadership involvement.

ø  have successfully made presentations to groups of up to 50.

ø  expertise in marketing and operations strategies.

ø  skilled in exceptional customer service.

ø  highly capable copywriter and communications concepts originator.

ø  strong leadership skills.

ø  outstanding facilitator and speaker.

ø  well-organized multi-tasker with strong detail orientation.

ø  self-motivated, self-directed.

ø  adept in relationship development and facilitating repeat business.

ø  proven accomplishments in coordination, strategic planning and project management.

ø  track record of ability in ms office suite and other advanced business software applications.

 

professional experience

ingenex digital marketing, ann arbor, mi                                                                                    2009 - present

intern

       recruited upon completion of masters degree program at michigan state university.

       gaining exposure and expertise to advance digital marketing methodologies.

       utilize multiple on-line media techniques for advertising and public relations.

 

obama for america 2008, owosso/lansing, mi                                                                                         2008

field coordinator

       successfully recruited, coordinated and led a dynamic volunteer team to maximize canvassing and phone bank operations.

       actively participated in related canvassing events and voter outreach initiatives.

 

michigan governors office, lansing, mi                                                                                         2007 - 2008

communications intern

       selected for prestigious assignment conducting research, speechwriting, press releases, media advisories and correspondence.

       coordinated press/constituent events, served as liaison for press/media and screened calls for communications director and press secretary.

 

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earlier background

prior to completing education, served as teacher, shiawassee rest, owosso, mi, vp/designer, unlocal clothing company, chicago, il, and assistant manager, paulee k s beverage shoppe inc., owosso, mi.  in these assignments, developed outstanding copywriting, media relations, public relations, communications, facilitation and management skill sets.

 

 

 

education

michigan state university, east lansing, mi

master of arts, public relations and advertising

emphasis on social networking and digital marketing, 2009

high honors graduate

member public relations student society of america

member golden key international honor society

member phi sigma theta national honor society

 

 

mass media in the u.k. study abroad program, 2008

conferred with officials of the bbc, the guardian, oxford university and parliament to develop expertise in british media practices

studied u.k. public relations, mass media, advertising and television/radio

 

 

 

university of michigan, ann arbor, mi

bachelor of arts, history, 2005

honors graduate

volunteer for university of michigan office of international programs

volunteer for ann arbor film festival

university of michigan alumni association

 

 

 

trinity college of dublin, ireland, study abroad program, 2004

 

 

 

 

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cover letter text

 

date

 

 

 

hiring agent name

title

company name

address

city, state   zip code

 

dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a public relations/advertising capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a m.a., public relations/advertising, with high honors, and extensive involvement in university media affairs, a presidential campaign, and exposure to u.k. media practices.  to complement this background, i possess demonstrated expertise in digital marketing, volunteer staff direction, speech writing, research, press releases and media advisories, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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