Objective
To obtain a useful summer internship that exposes me to the field of advertising or event planning.
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
School Of Journalism and Mass Communication
B.A. expected May 2003, Advertising Sequence
Second Major in Political Science, 2003
Related Courses
Journalism: Principles of Advertising * Concepts of Marketing * Professional Problems and Ethics *Internet Use and Web Page Design * Newswriting *
Political Science: Development of Public Arguments and Speeches * Political Psychology * President, Congress, and Public Policy * International Relations * Constitutional Policies and Judicial Procedures * United States Government * State and Local Government *
Honors
Society of Janus, National Residence Hall Honorary (one of four honor societies at UNC)
Member, 2000 - 2001
President, 2001 - 2002
Conduct meetings of a 70-member society and spearhead all committees
Developed brochures for the publicity of Residential Housing awards
Liaison for all community service activities (about every two weeks)
Helped design Nomination Packets for our society and other honor societies
Keep budget of $800.00+ per academic year
Experience
Marketing Intern, Salomon Smith Barney, Durham, NC, April-Aug. 2001
Called clients to pitch new investment options and ideas
Designed cover letters to accompany clients' financial statements
Conducted new business research
Assisted on-site and on-line sales visits with potential clients
Managed databases, including one of points-of-contact for sales prospects
Student Assistant, UNC One Card Office, Chapel Hill, NC, Sept.2001-Present
Entrusted with Human Resources database access to verify all UNC employee status
Exhibit customer service skills with UNC students, faculty, and staff
Adjust accounts, add value to plans, and print UNC identification cards
Help to close and balance cash register at closing
Leadership Activities
Residence Hall Association (RHA) Member
Area Government Hall Representative 1999-2000
--planned programs for residents of five dorms
RHA Publicity Committee Chair, 2000-2001
--planned and executed advertising for campus-wide RHA events occurring about once a week
RHA Staff Relations Co-Chair, 2000-2001
--planned retreats for a 40-member staff
--encouraged positive staff relations through weekly awards, ice breakers, and staff functions
Budget Committee Member, RHA, 2000-2001
--managed budget of $35,000+ per semester for campus programs
Attended Conferences on the state and regional level to learn more about the functions and boardroom of RHA on a larger scope
Volunteer Work
Participated in Project UNC, cleaning campus and community
Participated in Habitat for Humanity
Rainbow Soccer Assistant Coach, 2000-2001 Season
Seawell Elementary School Tutor, 2001-2002 school year
Computer Skills
Proficient: Microsoft Word, Mocrosoft Power Point, HTML Coding, DreamWeaver Web Design Tool, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Corporate Time Calendar, NextGen Information Sources Database, Microsoft Excel
Knowledgeable: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Outlook, Netscape Composer
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