HYO WRITER
1000 Maple Avenue Fairfax, VA 22030 703-999-9999

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

·  Experienced writer and highly skilled in written and verbal communications

·  Experienced in event management

·  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Final Cut Pro

·  Skilled in social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest

EDUCATION

B.A. in Communication, George Mason University (GMU), Fairfax, VA, Expected May 2015
Concentration in Journalism; Minor in Business GPA 3.52
Relevant Coursework: Principles of PR, PR for Non-Profits, and Marketing in a Global Economy

CLASS PROJECTS

Writing Across the Media project: Developed and executed a mock branding campaign for a national company. ​Created a three-page PR strategy to seek media attention and wrote several articles for magazines, online news outlets and social media.

Principles of Public Relations branding project: Worked with Mason Cable Network to develop a strategic brand message and create digital materials including a digital brochure, a radio PSA, and a news feature story.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Intern, National Geographic Channel, Fairfax, VA January 2014 - Present

·  Wrote and edited fact sheets for global priority television programs that were incorporated into press kits and distributed to National Geographic regional offices worldwide.

·  Edited and entered metadata into photographs and visual media.

·  Edited web site marketing content.

Editor, Broadside, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA May 2013 - August 2013

·  Collaborated with a team of editors to read, fact check and ensure the quality of the student newspaper.

·  Aided in analysis of client marketing and advertising strategy; created new promotion plan.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Peer Advisor, GMU Transition Research Center August 2012 - May 2013

·  Support new students with schedule planning and preparation for faculty advisor meetings during New Student Orientation.

·  Prepare and facilitate workshops focusing on time management, public speaking, studying and exam preparation strategies.

HONORS/LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, August 2012 - Present

Fundraising Chair, GMU Chapter American Marketing Association, August 2013 - Present

Member, GMU Chapter Public Relations Student Society of America, August 2012 - Present