Results-oriented, detailed public relations student with comprehensive PR agency experience. Background includes staff beat reporter, social media marketing, online content contributor, media pitching and placement at previous internships.
Education
2007-2011 Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona
• Public Relations major at Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communcation
• Music minor
• Barrett, The Honors College student
• Graduation: May 2011
2004-2007 Red Mountain High School Mesa, Arizona
High School Scholastic Diploma; GPA 3.9; Service Learning Seal received (150+ hours volunteer work)Work experience
Public Relations Intern
August 2010-December 2010 Zion & Zion Tempe, Arizona
Managed four client social media accounts over multiple platforms, increased Twitter followers for Venezia’s Pizza by 69%; Secured media coverage for Santa Barbara Catering and Weider Nutrition; Composed content for client blogs (Paradise MedSpa and Santa Barbara Catering)Public Relations Intern
May 2010-August 2010 Off Madison Ave Tempe, Arizona
Drafted and pitched press releases, media alerts and public service announcements, securing media coverage; Implemented social media campaigns; Assist in crisis management media strategy Public Relations Intern
January 2010-May 2010 David and Sam PR Phoenix, Arizona
Organized new store opening promotions for Dunkin’ Donuts, including food drops at 100 local businesses; Spearheaded creation of national media list and pitching for Scottsdale Weight Loss Center; Wrote content for company blogPublic Relations Intern
May 2009-August 2009 E.B. Lane Phoenix, Arizona
Media pitching and placement for Science Foundation Arizona; social media marketing and engagement for NYPD Pizza; wrote online content for St. Joseph’s Amazing campaignReporter
August 2008-May 2009 The State Press Tempe, Arizona
Beat: ASU Polytechnic campusMarketing Intern
August-December 2007 The Phoenix Symphony Phoenix, Arizona
Edited press releases and programs; pre-performance spokesperson; created media clippings and ad value reportsStarbucks Barista
May 2008-April 2010 Starbucks Coffee Company Mesa, Arizona
Make and serve coffee drinks; meet sales goals; interact with customers; handle money
Activities
• Barrett Downtown College Ambassador (August 2010-present)
• Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) member (January 2010-present)
• The Triple Helix, an undergraduate science journal assistant editor (September 2009-present)
• ASU Downtown Dance Team vice president (January 2010-present)
• Amy’s College Cooking, personal blog (amyscollegecooking.blogspot.com)
• Hurricane Katrina (Biloxi, Mississippi) relief work 2006
Awards
• Cronkite Dean’s List (2007-present)
• Zenith Award: First place in PR feature story category (2010)
• Starbucks Moves of Uncommon Greatness (M.U.G.) Award 2009
• Starbucks Green Apron Award (2008, 2009)
