SALLY R. COMMUNICATE
268 UNA Place, Florence, AL 35630
srcommunicate@gmail.com (256) 987-6543
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, May 2013
University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
Major: Mass Communication
Concentration: Public Relations
Honors: Dean’s List, Omicron Delta Kappa
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Excellent written, oral and communication skills
 Experienced in event planning and community outreach
 Proficient with InDesign, Microsoft, HTML and Final Cut Pro7
EXPERIENCE
Media/Community Relations Intern, Shoals Hospital, Muscle Shoals, AL; October 2013-present
 Organize corporate events and coordinate media coverage with Media/Community Relations Director
 Design and produce hospital information brochure and education boards
 Assist in retail sales within hospital gift shop
 Maintain hospital’s Facebook and Twitter pages
Public Relations and Showroom Sales Representative, S.B.S. Electric, Florence, AL; June 2013-October 2013
 Organized PR event at “The Big Deal” in partnership with the University of North Alabama
 Provided quality customer service by assisting clients in choosing the proper indoor/outdoor lighting
 Maintained showroom area displays, catalogs and price sheets
 Assisted with TVA energy efficiency lighting audit for Marriott Shoals, Shoals Conference Center and 360 Grille
Communications Intern, Shoals Chamber of Commerce, July 2012-December 2012
 Coordinated and served as emcee for NCAA Division II National Championship Football Banquet
 Introduced communications plan to local businesses to help support the Chamber of Commerce’s campaigns
 Served as Chamber liaison to new residents of the Shoals
 Designed and edited Shoals Chamber of Commerce membership book
 Designed website and competition sponsor board for BEST Robotics program
LEADERSHIP PROJECT EXPERIENCE
F.A.M.E. Sheriffs’ Girls’ Ranch, Executive Manager of Events & Vendors, Muscle Shoals, AL; January 2013-October 2013
 Organized “The Kid’s Corner”
 Filmed and edited video trailer
 Assembled sponsor media packets and managed social media sites
Randy Owen Celebrity Golf Classic, Muscle Shoals, AL; January 2013-June 2013
 Worked with hostess on organizing schedule of events
 Coordinated golf tournament hole fundraisers
COLLEGIATE INVOLVEMENT
 Zeta Tau Alpha, August 2008-May 2012
 UNA PRIDE (Public Relations Individuals Dedicated to Excellence), Member
 Public Relations Student Society of America, Student Member
 Public Relations Council of America/North Alabama Chapter-Public Relations Council of Alabama , Student Member
 Southern Public Relations Federation, Student Member