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Professional Experience

MARY ELLEN BRANDELL VOLUNTEER CENTER Public Relations Intern • Produced and designed the center’s monthly newsletter sent to 10,000+ student and faculty subscribers

detailing volunteer opportunities across campus. • Organized the “Volunteers are Central” award process and conducted video interviews with recipients on

their outstanding volunteer experiences to increase awareness of volunteer programs.

Mt. Pleasant, Mich.Jan. 2013-May 2013

PAINT CREEK CENTER FOR THE ARTS Marketing Intern • Wrote a series of nine press releases for the Regional Art & Culture Awards event resulting in local media

coverage.• Designed communication tools sent to 300+ participating artists in the annual Art & Apples festival including a

newsletter, postcard and emails to serve as reminders and ensure ease of operation at the event.

Rochester, Mich.May-Aug. 2012

PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENT SOCIETY OF AMERICAExecutive Board – Director of Public Relations • Led the nine-member publications committee and oversaw the design and editing process of the chapter’s

newsletter, Central PRemiere, distributed to the chapter’s 80+ members.• Managed the chapter’s Facebook and Twitter pages increasing the number of Twitter followers by 25 percent

and Facebook likes by approximately 15 percent. • Increased the visibility and functionality of the chapter’s website through redesigning the interface, simplifying

the navigation and implementing a blog.

Mt. Pleasant, Mich.Aug. 2012-May 2013

Member• Planned and organized events such as fundraisers, guest speakers, agency tours and the yearly conference.

Aug. 2010-May 2013

Education

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Applied Arts - Cum Laude Major: Integrative Public Relations, Minor: Communications

Mt. Pleasant, Mich. Aug. 2013

REGENTS UNIVERSITY LONDON International Public Relations Study Abroad Seminar

London, EnglandJune 2012

Jennifer Muscat

MARX LAYNE & COMPANY Public Relations Intern • Wrote and pitched press releases and fact sheets to local and national media outlets for seven clients. • Created a nationwide media list for Spring Arbor University resulting in coverage on the hire of a new

university president. • Managed four social media accounts for Toast Restaurant Group while developing content and

implementing strategies to gain brand awareness and followers.

Farmington Hills, Mich.May 2013-Aug. 2013

NEW HOPE CENTER FOR GRIEF SUPPORT Public Relations Volunteer • Enhanced the center’s media relations efforts by creating a media list and writing press releases on

workshops and events offered. • Developed a social media strategy across three platforms to increase awareness of the center’s services.

Northville, Mich.Jan. 2014-present