{Education}
Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Mich. Expected Graduation – May 2016
Bachelor of Science, Public Relations; Journalism Minor
Dean’s List all 3 semesters; Cumulative GPA – 3.96/4.0
Relevant Coursework: Public Address, Interpersonal Communication, Introduction to Public Relations,
Research in Public Relations, Argumentation, Message Design, News Writing and Reporting, Communication Theory, Advanced Newswriting, Survey of Journalism, International Public Relations, Public Relations Case Studies
{Awards/Honors}
NMU Scholars Award
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Scholarship awarded each semester with minimum GPA requirement of 3.0
{Internships}
Che Bello Boutique, Marquette, Mich. September 2013-April 2014
Intern
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Browsed and purchased items for the store, priced inventory and prepared merchandise for retail areas
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Wrote material and created outfits for blog posts, promotions and window displays
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Help organize an annual fashion show and be present for day off activities including preparation of outfit descriptions, preparation of fashion show location and assisting models behind the stage
Northern Michigan Office of Governor Snyder May 2014-October 2014
Intern
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Research issues that effect the Upper Peninsula such as infrastructure, immigration, energy, job placement, retention and educaitonal institutions
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Provide policy proposals based on research
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Propose strategies to implement new policies
{Experience}
NMU PRSSA September 2013-Present
Chapter President
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Lead weekly chapter meetings and manage the duties of the executive board
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Plan annual trip to PRSSA National Conference
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Act as a liaison to PRSSA National
Campaign Coordinator
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Coordinated the 2013 Hometown Taste-Off campaign, organized committees and created news releases and postings
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Communicated with sponsoring businesses/campaign partners
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Raised $800 for Student Flexible Aid Fund
Dues Paying Member
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Attended and contributed to meetings, participated in Twitter chats on chapter development and career skills, attended 2013 National Conference in Philadelphia, Penn.
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Published feature writer in Winter 2014 edition of the PRSSA National Newspaper Forum and PRSSA blog Progressions; interviewed candidates for style feature, photographed them and compiled the feature
The North Wind Student Newspaper September 2014-Present
News Editor
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Create weekly news budgets that include photo budgets with at least six story ideas
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Contact writers and assign stories with guidelines and deadlines
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Edit each writers' story a minimum of two times before submitting to editor in chief
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Layout all news pages each week on production night
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Complete at least one article per week on university and other affairs relevant to students, research topics, communicate with and interview subjects, write articles, submit to editor in chief, revise and resubmit for print
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Critique the papter each week and make improvements
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Understand AP style thoroughly
Student Leader Fellowship Program September 2013-Present
Onyx Block Fellow
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Meet with and learn from community mentor to network and improve leadership skills
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Attend a minimum of 15 skill-builder workshops on topics such as leadership, citizenship and career building
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Create and complete a personalized 100-hour community service internship
NMU Housing and Residence Life November 2013-May2014
Resident Advisor
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Primarily managed and advised between 38-50 students living in Odyssey House of Magers Hall; secondarily oversaw nearly 300 students of Magers Hall while also maintaining well-managed facilities
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Assisted in personal growth and development of students by providing opportunities, developing identity, guiding effective interpersonal communication, creating a system of government with student leaders and generating programming using Arthur Chickering’s seven vectors of development
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Handled administrative duties and paperwork for student records and university records