entry-level

EDUCATION:
State University of New York at Fredonia
o Bachelor of Science, Public Relations May •••••
o Minor in English
o GPA: •••••, GPA in major: •••••
o Deans List

RELATED EXPERIENCE:
SUNY Fredonia Public Relations Department Intern September ••••• through May •••••
o Wrote standard public relations materials, including press releases, media alerts, and specialized pieces for
various campus publications
o Organized and participated in student focus groups regarding campus view books and promotional brochures
o Researched and contributed in the launch of an online alumni portal to increase the colleges use of social media
o Organized television interviews for local news outlets

Capstone Course ••••• Firm Member January through May •••••
o Created a public relations plan for a local non-profit organization
o Worked as part of a four-person firm to create a binder with suggested methods for improving community awareness of the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Chautauqua County

Shorewood Country Club, Dunkirk, New York Intern January through May •••••
o Created and placed/distributed advertisements and brochures
o Updated club website
o Increased member communication through e-mail, a monthly newsletter and an online calendar
o Performed general mailing tasks

Citadel Broadcasting Corporation, Buffalo, New York Intern/Promotions Representative July ••••• to present
o Promote three local radio stations at various public events, including concerts and Buffalo Bills games
o Maintain relationships with current listeners through promotional events
o Sell station merchandise and give away free promotional items
o Assist Promotions Department in office and at events
o Hired as a part-time promotions representative after a two-year internship

Flynn & Friends Advertising, Buffalo, New York ••••• Intern May through July •••••
o Assisted public relations specialist
o Researched local businesses for clients seeking potential customers
o Helped maintain client relationships and networking

EMPLOYMENT:
Victorias Secret, Buffalo, N.Y. ••••• Processor July ••••• to present
SteinMart, East Amherst, N.Y. ••••• Customer Service Representative/Cashier June ••••• through August •••••
SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, N.Y. ••••• Figure Skating Coach September ••••• through March •••••
Mitchells Skating Center, Niagara Falls/Wheatfield, N.Y. ••••• Figure Skating Coach January ••••• through August •••••

UNIVERSITY CLUBS AND MEMBERSHIPS:
Public Relations Student Society of America September ••••• to Present
o Attended PRSA ••••• Northeast District Conference in Buffalo, N.Y.
Fredonia State Figure Skating Club President ••••• through •••••
Fredonia State Dance Team Member ••••• through •••••

COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Steppin Unit Dance Crew Volunteer, Dunkirk, New York
Relay for Life Fundraiser, Fredonia, New York
Coaches vs. Cancer Fundraiser, Fredonia, New York
Buffalo News Kids Day Fundraiser, Fredonia, New York