Entry-level Communications Professional

Objective:To obtain a challenging, entry-level position in Communications that will help develop the skills necessary to communicate with a variety of audiences through different campaigns, newsletters and community events.

Education: •••••
Sam Houston State University
Journalism-Public Relations major
Mass Communications/Spanish minor
Graduation Date: December •••••, •••••

Universidad de IberoAmericana, Puebla, Mexico
Immersion Program (June ••••• July 1, •••••)
Resided with Spanish-speaking family.


Marketing & Work Experience:

Ronald McDonald House of Houston
Oct ••••• Dec •••••
Intern
Assisted staff members in development department with Pop Tab program. Updated Raisers Edge database and Excel spreadsheets with current client information. Worked on various department mailings and emails for the Holiday Card program, Oscar Night America and the RMH ••••• Gala.

Target Corporation
Jan ••••• present Sales Associate
Respond promptly to the needs of Target guests. Maintain excellent store appearance by keeping merchandise accessible. Assist guests with returns and exchanges through guest service. Resolve guest conflict with merchandise. Train new team members on sales floor and on point-of-sale system.

Sam Houston State University
Aug ••••• May •••••
Resident Adviser
Supervised ••••• residents in residence hall. Planned three educational programs each semester for entire residence hall. Created monthly bulletin boards for residents based on current events and need-to-know information. Offered peer counseling and support for residents.


Walt Disney World
Disney MGM Studios
Aug •••••Jan •••••
Internship
Merchandise Hostess
Provided guest service for guests when they were ready to purchase merchandise. Handled the printing of nightly cash reports and dropped money on a weekly basis. Completed Leadership Speakers series with Disney Executives and Guest Speakers.

Achievements:

Fall •••••May •••••
Member of Public Relations Student Society of America. (PRSSA)


Summer •••••
Worked as an SHSU radio DJ for ••••• The Kat.



Spring •••••
Designed SHSU Residence Life Renewal Week handouts.

Created a new version of the Residence Life SHSU M.A.C. No Name Newsletter.


Fall ••••• - May •••••
Member of Public Relations Student Society of America.

Held office as Public Relations Student Society of America Reporter/ Historian.



Fall •••••
Recognized on Deans List.

Reporter for SHSU Cable Channel •••••

Coordinated Journalism High School Career Day.


Fall •••••
Chosen as Walt Disney World Guest Service Fanatic of the month (area •••••) for November and Walt Disney World Cast Member of the Month (area •••••) in December.


References:Will furnish upon request