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SAMPLE COMBINATION RESUME

Jessica Krasny

311 Mimosa Lane, Charleston, SC 29401 (843) 577-0002  krasny@g.cofc.edu

Summary of Qualifications

 Experience in designing public relations materials: press releases, newsletters, surveys, and brochures

 Knowledge of cutting edge social media platforms including FaceBook, Twitter and YouTube

 Comfortable with public speaking; excellent oral and written communication skills

 Computer literate in Microsoft Office programs, InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator

Education

College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Bachelor of Science in Communication, May 2013

Minor: French

Paris University, Paris, France

Study Abroad, Summer 2012

 Video Production Course: Gained experience in camera usage, shot variety, and editing in the production of

video projects: A Traveler’s Excursion and Secrets of Henry the First

Relevant Knowledge

Public Relations Campaigns, College of Charleston, Spring 2013

 Organized a campaign for a local non-profit to increase visibility and donations

 Created different media to promote annual fundraising drive: brochures, press releases, and news articles

Experience

Anderson Communications, New York, New York

Public Relations Intern, Summer, 2013

 Categorized and chronicled media mentions of current clients in New York publications

 Posted public relations updates on social media sites including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube

 Researched new social media and mobile applications

 Created and maintained editorial calendars, events calendars, and client database

 Assembled and distributed press kits including press releases and pitch letters

Piccolo Spoleto Festival, Charleston, SC

Intern, May - June 2011

 Distributed ticket brochures, program guides and marketing materials for annual arts festival

 Managed the press room during the festival; scheduled interviews; packaged and distributed press kits

 Served as the house/event manager for over 28 theatrical, art, and dance productions

Work Abroad Experience

Collège François Premier, Villers-Cotterêts, France

Foreign Language Assistant, May - August 2012

 Organized, planned, and taught classes in a foreign language program

 Strengthened French communications skills by living with a native family

Activities

Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority, 2012 - Present

 Act as Alumni Relations chair, contacting past members and creating newsletters

 Volunteer at various philanthropic events for the Charleston Animal Society, Breast Cancer Awareness Week,

and the Ronald McDonald House

Note: Jessica chose to add a "Summary of Qualifications" section to point out several skills needed in

the Public Relations field; she also wanted to emphasize her international experience.

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