Internet Marketing Professional

EDUCATION

University of South Florida                                                                                                 May 2008

USF Honors College: Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications with a specialization in Public Relations

Minor in Psychology

Graduate level thesis titled “Nonprofit Fundraising on the Internet: A Study of the Web sites of Nonprofits"
 

EXPERIENCE 

CEA Marketing                                                                                                            Feb. 2008 – Apr. 2008

Public Relations Intern

·           Formulated extensive media lists

·        Edited online copy for various client's Web sites

·           Compiled design work for presentation and display of CEA's work for potential clients

·           Aided in the planning/management of two major marketing events

USF Information Technologies Department                                         Sept. 2007 – Feb. 2008

Public Relations Intern

·           Collaborated in a team environment to promote mobile emergency program, resulting in a 780 percent sign-up increase

·           Empowered to independently initiate public relations tactics for positive promotion on-campus

·           Successfully implemented pitches to Student Affairs department

·           Brainstormed new initiatives to increase subscribers

East Coast Industrial                                                                                                   May 2007 – Sept. 2007

Marketing Intern for Tampa Bay Region 

·           Developed and maintained 680 contacts within the Tampa Bay region

·           Interacted one-on-one with clients, ensuring maximum satisfaction with the company and product

·           Designed online ordering form to reach previously unavailable clients

New Dimensions Realty Inc.                                                                              June 2006 – June 2007

Client Specialist        

·           Conceptualized and developed branding and bulk mailing materials reaching 4,000 households

·           Analyzed client satisfaction via surveys and from that data requested testimonials

·           Developed first Employee Manual and Code of Ethics Policy documentation

·           Managed company website; updated new listings, agents and increased web traffic

·           Performed extensive research projects, profiled demographics for target market

·           Learned computer skills for MS Office, Dreamweaver and Front Page

AWARDS AND ORGANIZATIONS
 

    ·           Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop                                     

    ·           Nominated for "Outstanding Senior"                                                                      Feb. 2008

    ·           Referenced in popular blog "Teaching PR"                                                     Nov. 12, 2008

    ·           USF PRSSA Scholarship Chair                                                         Aug. 2007 – May 2008

    ·           Brunswick Scholarship                                                                       Aug. 2005 – May 2008

    ·           Dean's List                                                                                          Aug. 2004 – May 2008

    ·           USF Presidential Scholarship                                                             Aug. 2004 – May 2008

    ·           USF Honors College Scholarships                                                     Aug. 2004 – May 2008

    ·           Bright Futures Scholarship:100 percent                                             Aug. 2004 – May 2008