Rebecca Coleman
Rebeccacoleman@Kings.edu
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7 Meadow Lane
Downingtown, PA 19335
Cell: (610) 883-0899
Objective:
To obtain a job within the Mass Communications and Marketing fields where I can
demonstrate my dedication and persistence in my writing, advertising and creative skills
while playing a major role in a company’s success.
Education:
King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Major: Mass Communications
Minor: Marketing
Anticipated Date of Graduation: May 2012
Cumulative GPA: 3.753/4.0
Skills:________________________________________________________________________________
Writing
Microsoft Office
Graphics
Video
News
Microsoft Word
Adobe Indesign
Camera
Feature Articles
Power Point
Adobe Photoshop
Movie Maker
Copywriting
Internet, E-mail
Adobe Dreamweaver
Ad Design
Microsoft Excel
Adobe Fireworks
Adobe Illustrator
Related Experience:___________________________________________________________________
Fall 2008-Present
King’s College Media Club- Wilkes-Barre PA
Helped to set up cameras, cables lights, and microphones for King’s Idol, a King’s College
football game as well as co-directed a shot and acted in some of the video the club made for the
community service project that aided domestic abuse victims. Another main project was aiding
in filming and directing an “It Gets Better” video on bullying for the Questions and Answers Club.
Fall 2009-Spring 2010
Media Connection- Wilkes-Barre PA
Wrote a feature article in the Fall 2009 issue about Advertising Week in New York City and a
senior spotlight piece for the Spring 2010 issue.
January 2011-May 2011
Spring Internship at Bright Life Travel
Duties include making excel spreadsheets, utilizing social media to create campaigns, using
Photoshop to create designs, updating blogs, and researching travel articles and books.
August 2011-December 2011
Fall Internship at New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Completed a graphic design/marketing internship that included writing press releases,
contacting media outlets to place releases, writing and designing newsletters using
iContact.com, designing flyers, designing promotional materials, designing sell sheets, helping
with verbiage with a consumer brochure, and other clerical duties.
Work Experience:______________________________________________________________________
Summers 2007-2011
Future Stars Day Camp- Immaculata, PA
Worked as a camp counselor with children ages ranging from 4 to 13 and was responsible for
leading children to and aiding in a variety of activities every day including swimming, art,
science, sports, games, and computers. Taking role at every activity, preparing cheers and
dances every week as well as helping with the end of camp show by preparing a dance for my
group were part of my job duties.
Fall 2009- Present
Connerton’s- Wilkes-Barre, PA
Preparing, serving and taking inventory of food and drinks, as well as being a cashier at an on
campus dining establishment.
Activities/Volunteer Service:_____________________________________________________________
Fall 2008- Present
Media Club
Fall 2009-Spring 2010 Writer for Media Connection
Fall 2009-Spring 2010 Member of a Living Learning Community
Part of a 12 person house that participates in community service around Wilkes-Barre. Our
mission statement is “Faith, Service, and Diversity” and in order to accomplish that we do
community service like box food at a food bank, helped freshman class move in and decorated
and hosted Hunger 4 Justice dinner to raise awareness of hunger and poverty.
Fall 2010-Present
Co-Writing Editor for the Regis
Work as an editor, writer and photographer for the King’s College Yearbook. The responsibilities
include editing and writing articles as well as making deadlines and attending monthly meetings.
September 2010-November 2010
Volunteered at the GOP headquarters in Wilkes-Barre to benefit the campaign of Bill
Goldsworthy, who was running for Pennsylvania state representative of the 120th district.
Duties included passing out flyers at football games, attending debates, and phone banking.
October 2010
Cut-a-thon at Impressa Salon to benefit Candy’s Place
Helped raise money, set up a Facebook event page, designed a thank you sign and attended the
event that donated all the proceeds to a cancer wellness center. This was part of the Principles
of Advertising class.
Fall 2008-Present
King’s College Dean’s List
March 2011-Present
Inducted as a member of Psi Epsilon chapter of Lambda Pi Eta and secretary for the 2011-2012
academic year.
Professional Profile:____________________________________________________________________
 Responsible student, able to meet deadlines for papers and homework while achieving quality
work and respected work ethic. Participate in class discussions and receive respectable grades
not only in my major but also core classes.
 Creative and organized leader, able to combine my creative talent with graphics and marketing
with being able to lead a group of individuals in order to produce a cohesive piece of work.
References available upon request