Jacquelyn Cook

Telephone: (425) 698-3389 E-mail: jacquelyn.mpc@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacquelyncook Online Portfolio: jacquelynmpcook.weebly.com
Objective

Obtain a position in an organization that allows me to utilize my existing skills and to gain further experience
while enhancing the companys productivity and reputation.
Adobe Creative Suite
Agiliron
QuickBooks
Social Media

Skills

Cision

Meltwater
Vocus

Microsoft Office
Wordpress

Education

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Bachelors of Science in Communication (Public Relations), Minor in Business Administration
GPA: 3.35/4.00

Experience

V isit Seattle, Destination Marketing Organization for Seattle-King County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Public Relations Intern

Bella Bridesmaids
Showroom Manager

Seattle, W ashington
August 2015 Present

Work as one of two employees managing all business aspects for remotely owned location for a 47-store franchisor.
Manage accounts database, overseeing client orders and contracts, vendor purchase orders and sales tracking.
Responsible for showroom e-mail account, overseeing correspondence between clients and vendors throughout
appointment scheduling ordering process.
Perform operational and logistical tasks such as order processing and fulfillment as well as product procurement,
merchandising and shipping.
Demonstrate comprehensive command for all details regarding the 20 designers sampled including styles,
fabrication, pricing as well as production and marketing schedules.
Provide one-on-one consultations with brides and bridal parties, performing retail and customer service tasks,
resulting in greater than 50% actualization.

Seattle Symphony Orchestra

Public Relations Intern

October 2015 - Present

Draft and edit copy for press releases and fact sheets for major campaigns including Holidays in Seattle, Seattle
Museum Month and Taste Washington.
Assisted with crisis communication and emergency preparedness planning: responsible for creating unique crisis
scenario simulations for each Visit Seattle department presented at individual departmental planning meetings.
Track all leisure and convention trade media coverage and compile reports including circulation and advertising
value equivalency statistics.
Responsible for bi-monthly Seattle in the News reports distributed internally throughout organization, as well as
externally to hotel, attraction and tourism partners.
Maintenance of all press kit materials, including electronic media materials within online pressroom.
Field media requests, assisting journalists with story research and development, fact checking and image inquiries.
Experience pitching stories to local and domestic media.
Assist with general department coordination including press kit assembly, maintaining media contact lists and
developing editorial calendars.

Seattle, W ashington
August 2015 - October 2015

Tracked and maintained all media coverage including logging and archiving press clippings, pulling quotes and
managing press photography and audio files.
Drafted press releases and concert advisories for distribution.
Worked extensively with Cision PR software to maintain press contacts, prepare press releases for distribution, and
compile relevant social media and coverage statistics.
Maintained guest artist files and concert calendars, in addition to assisting with long-term planning for future concert
seasons.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

New Student & Family Programs Undergraduate Intern
New & Student & Family Programs Student Assistant

September 2014 - July 2015

August 2013 August 2014

Oversaw execution of multiple office publications distributed to more than 14,500 members. Responsible for
content determination, drafting and editing articles and managing production schedules.
Conducted research for office initiatives including social media strategies, membership recruitment tactics and
retention analytics.
Assisted with the coordination of three annual Family Weekend events, hosting more than 4,500 people per event,
facilitating volunteer and participant registration.
Responsible for managing donor relations through monthly member communication and maintenance of donation
reporting portal.
Assisted with coordination for Orientation events including drafting and editing informational mailings and
managing venue and parking logistics.
Managed membership e-mail account, overseeing all correspondence between members and all UT departments.

The Bright School

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Advancement Intern

June 2014 - August 2014

Collegiate
Involvement

Knoxville, Tennessee

Gathered content as well as drafted and edited articles for The Bright Star magazine, distributed to over 400
families.
Assisted in planning and the organization of Founders Day event; including invitation design, menu
planning and venue scouting.
Organized institutions historical archives and alumni data in order to execute alumni project
commemorating almost 5,000 alumni.
Facilitated volunteer recruitment and scheduling for multiple fundraising initiatives and events.

Panhellenic Executive Council

Vice President of Recruitment Counselors

January 2014 - December 2014

Organized, promoted and executed three sorority recruitment events for over 3,000 women.
Managed recruitment schedules for over 3,000 women and budgets exceeding $80,000.
Instructed a two-hour credit Counselors Education course, as well as planned and executed a two-day retreat for
over 90 women.
Supervised duties of Assistant Vice President of Recruitment Counselors (held position January 2013 - December
2013).

University Orientation Leader

November 2012 - December 2013
Served on a team of 26 students leading the transition of nearly 10,000 incoming students and parents during
17 two-day and several one-day orientation sessions for first year and transfer students.
Awarded The Volunteer award, nominated by peers and selected by professional staff. Honored as an
Orientation Leader who was active in creating solutions and instrumental in maintaining team and office
morale at optimal level.
Selected as one of three Orientation Leaders to be promoted into permanent roles within the office of New
Student & Family Programs.
Kappa Kappa Gamma

August 2011 May 2015

Greek Leadership Initiative, Chapter Representative: January 2012-May 2012

Assistant Philanthropy Chairman: January 2012-December 2012
Greek Week Chairman: April 2012, April 2014
Academic Excellence Committee Representative: January 2013-December 2013

* References and work samples upon request