Media Relations/Event Coordinator
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TEONNA BRELAND
MEDIA RELATIONS
CONTACT
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PERSONAL PROFILE
Eager learner seeking to gain industry experience, foster professional/personal relationships and be an asset to your company.
EDUCATION
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY HONORS COLLEGE ORANGEBURG, SC
GPA:3.5 BA, FASHION MERCHANDISING | AUG 2015 - MAY 2019
EXPERIENCE
LENA PINKSTON ,ORANGEBURG, SC
PR/COMMUNICATIONS INTERN | SPRING 2018
Promoted initiatives and events held for Fashion Merchandising Organization
Managed content creation, social media accounts, and cross-collaborative teams
Assisted with creating and developing fundraisers and give back campaigns for the University
SERA FINÉ SILK ,MILAN, ITALY
FASHION INTERN | SUMMER 2018
Responsible for social media posts and blog content creation for the 2018 Pitti Uomo ‘97 Trade Show 97
Identified target market and created an engagement strategy to attract new customers. Maintained detailed social media calendar and crafted engaging posts on Instagram
MAGIC TRADE SHOW,LAS VEGAS,USA
ASSISTANT BUYER | SPRING 2018
Attend demonstrations and workshops Established vendor partnerships for future service
CHARLESTON FASHION WEEK, CHARLESTON, SC
VISUAL MERCHANDISER/STYLIST | SPRING 2017-SPRING 2018
Staged boutique area in an effort to draw customer’s attention to the product, and organized and styled merchandise and mannequins.
Fostered and maintained client relationships by serving customers in a professional, courteous, and timely manner
LEADERSHIP
81ST MISS SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY | PRESENT
Lead and coordinate meetings, fundraisers, and events directed towards empowering women, bringing awareness to mental health, supporting academics, and encouraging social engagement.
Manage a robust budget for events, pageants, operations, and wardrobe for members of the royal court; Serve as an ambassador and spokesperson for the university
Implemented a women empowerment movement that provides females with a support system that helps to inflict confidence, and cross-collaboration among others.
HONORS COLLEGE | PRESENT
Coordinate honors college events, service projects, and student engagement.
STUDENT ORIENTATION LEADER | PRESENT
Facilitate campus tours and educate prospective students on the transition from high school to college.
Lead a small group of 20 new Fashion Merchandising Association members throughout the orientation program. Managed Instagram platform to better engage students on upcoming events and issues.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
A regular volunteer at Neighborhood House, Soup Kitchen, SPCA?, Toys for Tots
SCHOLARSHIP/AWARDS
??????????????????Presidential Scholar, Deans List Honors College Scholarship
Melvin and Juanita Brown Scholarship Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant
Miss Congeniality Award
Press releases written featured in HBCU Times
HBCU Pride Nation
Post and Courier Newspaper
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TEONNA BRELAND
MEDIA RELATIONS
CONTACT
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PERSONAL PROFILE
Eager learner seeking to gain industry experience, foster professional/personal relationships and be an asset to your company.
EDUCATION
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY HONORS COLLEGE ORANGEBURG, SC
GPA:3.5 BA, FASHION MERCHANDISING | AUG 2015 - MAY 2019
EXPERIENCE
LENA PINKSTON ,ORANGEBURG, SC
PR/COMMUNICATIONS INTERN | SPRING 2018
Promoted initiatives and events held for Fashion Merchandising Organization
Managed content creation, social media accounts, and cross-collaborative teams
Assisted with creating and developing fundraisers and give back campaigns for the University
SERA FINÉ SILK ,MILAN, ITALY
FASHION INTERN | SUMMER 2018
Responsible for social media posts and blog content creation for the 2018 Pitti Uomo ‘97 Trade Show 97
Identified target market and created an engagement strategy to attract new customers. Maintained detailed social media calendar and crafted engaging posts on Instagram
MAGIC TRADE SHOW,LAS VEGAS,USA
ASSISTANT BUYER | SPRING 2018
Attend demonstrations and workshops Established vendor partnerships for future service
CHARLESTON FASHION WEEK, CHARLESTON, SC
VISUAL MERCHANDISER/STYLIST | SPRING 2017-SPRING 2018
Staged boutique area in an effort to draw customer’s attention to the product, and organized and styled merchandise and mannequins.
Fostered and maintained client relationships by serving customers in a professional, courteous, and timely manner
LEADERSHIP
81ST MISS SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY | PRESENT
Lead and coordinate meetings, fundraisers, and events directed towards empowering women, bringing awareness to mental health, supporting academics, and encouraging social engagement.
Manage a robust budget for events, pageants, operations, and wardrobe for members of the royal court; Serve as an ambassador and spokesperson for the university
Implemented a women empowerment movement that provides females with a support system that helps to inflict confidence, and cross-collaboration among others.
HONORS COLLEGE | PRESENT
Coordinate honors college events, service projects, and student engagement.
STUDENT ORIENTATION LEADER | PRESENT
Facilitate campus tours and educate prospective students on the transition from high school to college.
Lead a small group of 20 new Fashion Merchandising Association members throughout the orientation program. Managed Instagram platform to better engage students on upcoming events and issues.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
A regular volunteer at Neighborhood House, Soup Kitchen, SPCA?, Toys for Tots
SCHOLARSHIP/AWARDS
??????????????????Presidential Scholar, Deans List Honors College Scholarship
Melvin and Juanita Brown Scholarship Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant
Miss Congeniality Award
Press releases written featured in HBCU Times
HBCU Pride Nation
Post and Courier Newspaper