Objectives and Career Focus

0 Objectives: 0 Mass Communications 0 Public Relations 0 Marketing 0 Journalism 0 Career Focus: 0 Responsibilities associated with managing social networking accounts, managing all social media. 0 Would like to be involved with the creative processes that go along with Public Relations Press release writing, Ad writeups and designing, Website construction, etc.

Education
Bachelor of Science Mass Communications Concentration: Public Relations The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Received: May 4th, 2013

Current Jobs
Marketing Assistant/IT Specialist Lumberton Visitors Bureau Lumberton, NC
0 Sent pitches to various publications/websites about events in Lumberton (including local 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

newspapers, Carolina Festivals Magazine, Carolina Country Magazine, GO Magazine (AAA), etc.) Managed all social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Flickr, Foursquare, YouTube) Created flyers, brochures, coupons, and other marketing materials Wrote/Created newsletters using Constant Contact to send to various recipients/lists, including our large list of coupon users (9000+) Maintained website and lead project to revamp the entire website Maintained databases of various contacts (media, coupon patrons, locals, event attendees, etc.) Attempted to fix any computer problems in the office, or referred them to the appropriate repair man Attended events and represented our office (took pictures for various things we do in our office, networked with business owners) Did marketing/promotion for new businesses through our social media outlets, newsletters, and website Worked with advertising agencies and firms/graphic designers to create ads for print and web Updated Calendar of Events on LVB website calendar Updated the extranet event listings and add new business listings when new businesses open (VisitNC.com) July 2012 Present

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Research Assistant/Event Planner and Marketer College of Arts and Sciences Pembroke, NC
0 Worked under the Deans 0 Public Relations research. Focus: student success at UNCP.

Consists of implementing focus groups, surveys, and planning university-funded events. 0 Additional items: Marketing student success messages and initiatives to students and community, and marketing events. Working closely with Office of Institutional Effectiveness to record data and put together papers for university records. 0 Event Planner/Event Marketer Rush Your Major 2012 August 2012 Present

Previous Jobs
Marketing Assistant Storage Solutions, LLC Lumberton, NC
0 Performed various clerical tasks 0 Handled confidential information and performed maintenance 0 0 0 0

on accounts held for both Storage Solutions units and well as Branch Rentals mobile home rentals. Created Facebook account and managed it. Managed email account designated for customer assistance. Created newsletters to be sent via email through Constant Contact service every month to customers. Created coupons and advertisements for promotional events/items.

Jan 2012 July 2012

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Public Relations Intern Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Business Department Lumberton, NC
0 Created flyers for events around the hospital. 0 Created PSA slide shows for local news organizations to display on 0

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community events calendars. Created press releases for various events around the hospital and awards received by the hospital, submitted to local newspapers. Wrote articles for the employee magazine Attended confidential information/decision making sessions/meetings. Submitted input when requested. Took pictures for local newspapers during events. Wrote articles for local newspapers about events around hospital. Assisted with database collection and contact logging duties for PrivilegesPlus Program. Attended events and interacted with members of the PrivilegesPlus Program. May 2011 July 2011

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Assistant News Editor The Pine Needle The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Newspaper
0 Assisted with layout used various forms of Adobe

software. 0 Assisted with proofreading.

August 2010 May 2011

UNCP PRSSA Executive Board Positions Held

0 Golf Tournament Marketing Chair Spring 2011 0 Treasurer 2011-2012 0 Chapter Delegate for National Assembly 2012

0 Chapter President 2012-2013

0 Golf Tournament Sponsorship Chair Spring 2013

Additional Job Experience

Student Researcher The Office of Sponsored Research and Programming at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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Performed funding searches for grant opportunities for professors Proofread grant applications/proposals. Checked for spelling errors and made sure all questions were answered/all submission guidelines are followed. Perform various clerical tasks. Feb 2011 Aug 2011

English Tutor PlusOne English classes at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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Tutored Composition students for Dr. Monika Brown and Professor Jan Gane. Taught class for her while she attending an out-of-town conference. January 2011 Oct 2011

Manager/Shift Leader Promotion from Cashier to Manager after 2 years of service. Little Caesars, Inc. Durham, North Carolina
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Has worked with the owner since the first day the store opened. Began work as a crew member; dressed pizzas, performed various cleaning duties, prepared various foods. Promoted to Cashier, and after exhibiting above average marks on employee evaluations because of customer satisfaction and superior communication skills with employees/employers and customers, was promoted to Head Cashier. While working as Head Cashier, assisted with training new employees on various stations. August 2010, was promoted to Shift Leader/Manager position after exhibiting above average marks on employee evaluations as well as displaying excellent employee relations. Continues to train new employees, as well as assist with customer relations. May 2007 August 2010