Education:

Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP)
B.A. in Journalism – May 2011
Concentrations in Public Relations and Communications Media

Related Experience:

Gant Daily.com & 814times.com—Freelance writer (June 2011- Present)
Cover a variety of beats and conduct interviews. Submit stories based on what will connect with the readers in the Clearfield area.

OnStage Arts and Entertainment—Intern (January 2011– May 2011)
Organized staffing, promoted and worked off-Broadway shows and musical performances. I also coordinated specifics with tour managers, merchandise representatives and catering arrangements, and devised marketing strategies for lectures and helped generate interest in shows.

Penn State DuBois—Intern (May 2010-August 2010)
Public Information Office and Alumni Relations, wrote news releases, monitored local papers for clippings and contributed writings to university publications.

The Penn—Staff Writer (September 2009-May 2010)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Student Newspaper

PRSSA IUP—Secretary
Public Relations Student Society of America – Recognized Public Relations club across the country.

Relevant Coursework:
Basic Journalism Skills, Journalism and Mass Media, Writing for the Print Media, News Reporting,
Introduction to PR, PR Writing, PR Problem Solving, Entertainment PR, Social Media in PR,
Internet and Multimedia, Magazine Principles, Layout, Design and Production, Documentary
Photography, and Public Speaking.

Skills:
Excellent in AP style, interpersonal skills, writing skills, leadership experience, public speaking
experience, time management and organizational skills, Microsoft office knowledge, proficiency in
Spanish and excellent social media skills.

Work Experience:

IUP Transfer Services (October 2007- May 2011)
Responsibilities included: Entering student data, performing student evaluations, and efficiently providing transfer information to prospective students and their families. I also contributed to showcasing the beauty of IUP by giving campus tours.