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Suzie Speaker
1976 Spirit Street, Apartment #117B • Rock Hill, SC 29730 • (803) 555-1906 • Suzie.Speaker@winthrop.edu
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop
• Advanced InDesign applications
• Visual and verbal presentation skills
• Press Release Writing/PR Kits
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Marketing Campaigns
Fundraising
Product Research
MS Office Suite
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Integrated Marketing Communication
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
May 2014
GPA: 3.56
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Marketing Intern
Summer 2013
BMW Manufacturing
Spartanburg, SC
• Assisted with the planning of the new BMW X5 press launch, including conducting research for and helping
design an informational press booklet detailing downtown Greenville, SC
• Outlined the framework for, and initiated the establishment of, an environmental preservation site at
BMW’s Information Technology Research Center located at the CUICAR campus
• Created press releases for newsworthy events and composed numerous letters of response to community
requests for donations
• Mapped routes and prepared materials for “Ride and Drive” events used to introduce regional, national, and
international press to BMW vehicles
Public Relations Intern
Spring 2012
Chevrolet Marketing Internship Program
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
• Worked with fellow interns to develop an innovative marketing campaign for two Chevrolet vehicles
• Created press releases, solicitation letters, thank-you cards, and media kits
• Corresponded with local Chevrolet dealers for research purposes
• Assisted with, and individually solicited donations for, a four-day campaign event
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Advertising Team Project
Fall 2012
Advertising Copy and Layout Course
Winthrop University
• Worked with a team of five peers to design a three page magazine advertisement for a beauty product
• Led brainstorming session to decide on appropriate layout for ad (content versus photo/design elements)
• Researched competitor advertisements for similar products to ensure our design was original and cutting edge
Press Release Project
Fall 2012
PR Writing & Production Course
Winthrop University
• Wrote press release to announce upcoming fundraiser event for local Greenway to community
• Selected by Greenway team to be utilized in their campaign
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Vice President, Outdoor Adventure Club
Secretary, Thomson Hall Council
WORK EXPERIENCE
Team Member, Chick-fil-a, Rock Hill, SC, October 2012 – Present
Ride Operator, Carowinds Amusement Park, Charlotte, NC, Summer 2010-2012 (Seasonal)
August 2012 – Present
August 2010 – May 2011