PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN,
UF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING
Jan. 2019 - April 2019
-Supporting UF strategies for overall communications endeavors
-Writing news releases, covering University events, handling media inquiries, monitoring media reports
-Building media lists, assisting with impact reports and assisting with special events
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS, FLORIDA BLUE KEY
May 2018 - April 2019
-Created promotional materials for all Florida Blue Key sponsored events (Legal Professions Day, Miss UF Pageant, etc.)
-Photographed Florida Blue Key sponsored events
VICE CHAIR OF DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS,
ACCENT SPEAKERS' BUREAU
June 2018 - Aug. 2018
Student Government agency that brings prominent speakers to UF (notable: Terry Crews, Pitbull)
-Oversaw all social media, photography and videography related to the show
-Increased social media across all platforms, sold out Terry Crews show in under three hours
EDUCATION
What I’ve Learned
Aug. 2016 - May 2020
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
BS in Public Relations, Minor in Event Management
May 2018
STUDY ABROAD
UF College of Journalism and Communications in Florence
MY SKILLS
CLIENT RELATIONS
Through my internship at Edelman, I worked for multiple accounts and get a better understanding of account management and client relations, and develop my people skills.
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT
4 years experience in Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
NEWS + BLOG WRITING
Bylines in The Independent Florida Alligator, UF News, and Sustainable UF
EMAIL MARKETING
Experience using MailChimp to send internal and external newsletters for Project Snapshot
CUSTOMER SERVICE
5 years experience from the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Universal Orlando Resort, and other restaurant and retail positions
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RESEARCH
Apart from account management, my role at Edelman revolved largely around research-based projects to support new business acquisition. I frequently reviewed scholarly papers, news articles and competitor data to compile reports for my managers.
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I also served as the Research Director for my senior capstone public relations campaign project.
HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS
2020Â 4A'S MAIP FELLOW - CHOSEN BY WEBER SHANDWICK
Due to restrictions from COVID-19, the 2020 program moved to a virtual format and the internship portion was cancelled.
2019 4A'S MAIP FELLOW - CHOSEN BY EDELMAN
Through a lengthy three-round selection process, I was chosen for the MAIP fellowship, which connects students with communication agencies from around the country for a summer-long internship and professional development opportunities.
FLORIDA BLUE KEY
Spring 2019 Tapping Class
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The oldest and most prestigious leadership honorary in the state of Florida.
ORDER OF OMEGA
Inducted November 2018
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Leadership honor society for students in Greek organizations.
LEADERSHIP
STANDARDS COMMITTEE MEMBER-AT-LARGE,
KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA SORORITY
Nov. 2017 (Elected, currently serving second term) - present
-Working closely with the VP of Standards to oversee disciplinary measures for chapter members when necessary
-Coordinate large and small scale activities to promote sisterhood within the chapter
UF PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA
Oct. 2017 - May 2020
Member
SUSTAINABILITY CHAIR,
KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA SORORITY
Feb. 2017 - Nov. 2017
-Collaborated with sorority leadership to create position; spearheaded sustainability campaign within chapter
-Assisted in implementation of reusable to-go boxes for meals; cut down house waste by 30%