Objective
To utilize my advertising and public relations skills in a related position with an organization that values creativity, attention to detail and enthusiasm.
Experience
Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity
Delegate | Cannes, France | June 12 – 20, 2015
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Attended the Health, Cannes, and Innovations Lions
Festivals as part of a three-week study abroad program. The University of Georgia’s student group accounted for 60 of the 200 student delegates at the festival.
UGAzine | Athens, GA
Design Editor | September – December 2014
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Collaborated with the Editor-in-Chief and editing team about the nature and goals of each publication of the student-run magazine
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Directing a team of designers, used Adobe InDesign and Photoshop to edit the staff’s work to create the magazine design for the fall and winter issues
Assistant Design Editor | January – August 2014
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Worked closely with the Design Editor to edit and publish the spring and summer issues
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Reviewed staff design work and created designs for various spreads.
Education
The Red and Black | Athens, GA
Account Executive | April – July 2014
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Managed over 30 advertising accounts of local businesses in the greater Athens area
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Conducted meetings with local business owners regarding current or potential advertising plans in print and online
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Recorded and organized advertisement designs and production for weekly prints and special editions using Smart Publisher
The Place | Athens, GA
Waitress, Bartender, Host | February – December 2015
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Based on 9 years of customer service experience, worked alongside founding members of the new restaurant to create an inviting atmosphere that has led to sustained success
The Georgia Theatre | Athens, GA
Promotional Representative | August – December 2015
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Advertised events and recruited businesses to promote for the Georgia Theatre
M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication
Advertising and Public Relations
The University of Georgia | Athens, GA
August 2014 – July 2015 | 3.88/4.0
Coursework: Ad/PR Research, Ad/PR Theory, Advertising Management, Digital and Social Media Advertising, Mass Communication
Research, Media Planning, PR Foundations, Public Opinion, Technology and Health Communication
A.B. Journalism and Mass Communication The University of Georgia | Athens, GA
Advertising August 2010 – July 2014 | 3.41/4.0
Coursework: Advertising Campaigns, Advertising and Society, Public Relations, Advertising/Communication Management,
Advertising Research, Advertising Message Strategy, Graphic Communications, Global and Multicultural Advertising, Digital and
Social Communication Strategy, Media Planning, Marketing, New Media, Promotional Fundraising, Fashion Merchandising
Skills
Graphic Design, Client Relations, Marketing, Research, Adobe Creative Suite, Brand Development and Management, Digital and
Print Editing, Hootsuite, Customer Service, Multi-tasking, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Social Media Strategy, Copywriting,
Media Planning, Digital Advertising, Smart Publisher
Campus and Community Involvement
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Beta Nu Chapter | Athens, GA
Member, August 2010 – May 2014; New Member Committee, August – December 2012
Greek Grind Chair, August – October 2011 & August – October 2013
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Directed and choreographed a hip-hop dance group of 32 members against 16 other sororities, benefitting Prevent Child
Abuse America. In 2013, our group won first place and a $2,000 reward to our sorority’s national charity, the Ronald
McDonald House.
AdClub | Athens, GA | Member , August 2013 – May 2014
PRSSA | Athens, GA | Member, August 2012 – May 2013