Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Bachelor of Arts, expected May 2003, Public Relations Sequence
UNC Study Abroad Spring 2002, Lorenzo de Medici Institute, Florence, Italy
Outside Concentration in Political Science

Relevant coursework includes:

Principles of Public Relations, Public Relations Case Studies, Public Relations Writing, News Writing, Media Law, Electronic Information Sources, Principles of Advertising, Graphic Design

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Work Experience

Cable News Network, Public Relations, Washington, D.C. Intern

May-August 2002

~Pitched stories to reporters, compiled reporter lists and wrote news advisories and releases to distribute to reporters regarding CNN coverage

~Wrote listings of press coverage for weekend shows including Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer, Novak, Hunt & Shields and The Capital Gang

~Wrote and distributed guest listings for shows including Wolf Blitzer Reports, Connie Chung Tonight and Larry King Live

Home Box Office, Denver, CO, Intern

May-August 2001

~Promoted HBO programming including Sex and the City, The Sopranos, Gladiator and Madonna Live, to HBO employees and satellite offices

~Planned activities and events to motivate call center staff

~Pitched selling ideas to encourage call center staff and increase sales

Phoenix, AZ/Washington, D.C. Intern

June-July 2001

~Worked on Snickers account promoting Snickers and U.S. Youth Soccer

~Traveled to the national and regional tournaments, worked with local media at tournaments, planned and organized opening ceremonies

~Managed interactive center and engaged players, parents and kids in games, activities and contests that promoted the Snickers brand

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Campus Activities

Special Olympics of Orange County, Intern (Current)

~Write press releases, newsletters and feature stories about the children and their sports

Chi Omega Sorority, Executive Board: New Member Educator (2000-1) ~Planned and organized events for new members and the sorority

Carolina Athletic Association, External Relations: Assistant Director ~Plan, organize and promote athletic events on campus and around community

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Volunteer Activities

Big Buddy Program - Act as a mentor, friend and role model to underprivileged child

Orphanage Outreach - Taught children over Spring Break 2001 in Dominican Republic

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Technical Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Lexis-Nexis, Dow Jones Interactive

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