University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Bachelor of Arts, expected May 2004; Advertising concentration
Minor: Medical Anthropology

Relevant Coursework:
• Principles of Advertising
• Advertising Media Planning
• Advertising Copy Communication
• Electronic Information Sources
• History of Mass Communications
• News Writing
• Principles of Public Relations
• History of Pop Culture

Relevant Experience

AdMedia, Incorporated, Raleigh, North Carolina (Summer 2002)
Media Intern

• Aided in creating a third quarter media purchase for Mid Atlantic Stihl, assisted in media placement and budget guideline maintenance
• Maintained effectual communication links with radio and television representatives from the Southeast
• Organized and facilitated research projects concerning new clients and prospective media markets
• Reviewed and implemented Nielsen Media Research data
• Preformed general office functions: copying, telephone, faxing, collating
  

Order of the Bell Tower, Chapel Hill, North Carolina (2001-present)
Vice President, Student Ambassador, Publicity Committee Chair, Hosting Committee Chair

• Serve as a liaison between alumni, current and future students
• Instrument publicity, interviews, and selection processes for the exclusive 60 member organization
• Host alumni and guests of the University with close cooperation with the Chancellor’s Office
• Represented UNC-CH in Lexington, Kentucky for Association of Student Advancement Programs (ASAP); interacted with more than 200 college/university organization leaders
• Managed two fundraising events; distributed exam kits and Freshman Focus compilations

Carolina Leadership Development, Chapel Hill, North Carolina (2001-2002)
“Womentoring” participant

• Exercised leadership and relationship building skills through attendance of monthly leadership seminars with Linda Carl, Assistant Provost of UNC-Chapel Hill
  

Yackety Yack- UNC yearbook, Chapel Hill, North Carolina (2001-present)
Sales Editor, Staff member

• Design and oversee production of a mailer to be sent to alumni of the University; manage subsequent orders
• Maintain internal communication through regular office attendance

Tripps Restaurant, Hickory, North Carolina (Summer 2001, 2002)
Service staff

• Participated in a 20 member team-based service position

Computer Skills

Activities, Awards, & Honors

•Dean’s List 5 semesters
•Kappa Tau Alpha
•Michael Bumgardner Scholar
•T. Austin Finch Scholarship
•Hickory Women’s Club Scholarship

Contact me at hughesj@email.unc.edu