PR Specialist

OBJECTIVE
Utilize the writing, analytical and social skills attained in past educational and occupational experiences and apply them to a career in the Public Relations field.

EDUCATION
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, B.S. Journalism with a concentration in Public Relations; Spanish Minor- June ••••••••••
Cumulative GPA: •••••
Member of the Deans List for four Quarters
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PUBLIC RELATIONS EXPERIENCE

PR-Spectives Public Relations Firm
San Luis Obispo, Ca•••••January •••••June •••••
PR FIRM STAFF MEMBER
Worked for Cal Polys on-campus PR Firm planning events and representing campus clubs and citywide non-profit organizations.
Assisted in planning the annual Journalism Banquet, as well as representing a local tutoring company in strengthening their publicity.
Strengthened skills in press release writing, event planning, campaign strategizing, and organization.

BWR Public Relations Firm
Beverly Hills, Ca•••••June September •••••
PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN
Performed many duties including writing press releases, making media contacts, event planning, and compiling press kits.
Filled in for the Account Executives assistant, helping with photo shoots, events, and media alerts.
Experienced the PR field first hand and acquired in-depth knowledge of the industry.

Panhellenic Executive Board Member
San Luis Obispo, Ca •••••December ••••• Present
VICE PRESIDENT OF SPORTS
Handled event planning for Greek Lifes largest event of the year called Greek Week, which showcases Greek Life.
Organized a committee to run the events, publicized the event through various media outlets, implemented a risk management plan, and handled venue booking.

SAFER Organization
San Luis Obispo, Ca•••••February •••••Present
PUBLIC RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE
PR representative for SAFER, who is a non-profit group at Cal Poly that specializes in raising awareness on Sexual Assault prevention.
Organized various fundraising events, such as a bake sale and a benefit concert.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Sigma Kappa Executive Board Member
Assisted in implementing executive decisions for Sigma Kappa Sorority
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Oversaw other leadership positions in the sorority: handled their budget and organization.
Represented Sigma Kappa for the Panhellenic Board

Phi Chi/ Sorority Recruitment Leader
Led potential new members through the sorority recruitment process
Assisted in organizing recruitment
Acted as a judicial liaison for the sororities to ensure fairness and equality during recruitment

Rho Lambda Greek Honors Society
Represented all sorority women in this society as one of few to receive over a ••••• throughout college

Public Relations Student Society of America
Participated in the on-campus club to strengthen skills in Public Relations.

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Windows XP, Adobe PhotoShop and Excel
Fluent in reading, speaking and writing Spanish
Excellent people skills and phone etiquette

REFERENCES
Available upon request