OBJECTIVE
An internship with a Public Relations firm where I can provide support and learn from experienced public relations professionals. Available full-time following December 2015 graduation from George Mason University with major in Communication/Public Relations.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Office Assistant (Summer Internship), Outreach and Communications Team, U.S. Agency for International Development, US Embassy, Lima, Peru June 2014-July 2014
- Developed three informational brochures for public distribution (in English and Spanish)
- Assisted with event planning, including screening and discussion of documentary file
- Drafted text for social media posts
Office Assistant (Summer Job), Information and Resources Management Team, U.S. Department of State, US Embassy Lima, Peru, June 2013
- Received and screened incoming mail
- Copied hard copy files to online documents
Hostess, Famous Dave’s, Falls Church, VA, 2011-2012
- Greeted and seated guests
- Helped servers with guests and helped clean off tables
- Trained new hostess in basic procedures
EDUCATION
B.A., Communication major, concentration in Public Relations – Expected graduation December 2015; George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia
Related course work includes: English – Principles of Public Relations, Foundation of Intercultural Communication, Writing for Public Relations and Writing Across the Media
HONORS & ACTIVITIES
Dean’s List, George Mason University, Fall 2013-Spring 2015
Dean’s List, Radford University, Fall 2012
Study Abroad, Vienna & Munich, Summer 2014,
Study Abroad, London, Winter 2015
Member, Public Relations Student Society of America, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, September 2013 – Present
Volunteer, High school basketball team manager, George Mason High School, Falls Church, VA, December 2011- March 2012
Volunteer, Youth Basketball Assistant Coach, Falls Church, VA, January 2011-March 2012
Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, El Salvador, San Salvador, 2007
Home child care/mother’s helper for two boys in primary school, 2013 – 2015
OTHER SKILLS AND INTERESTS
- Fluent in Spanish and English, some Portuguese
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and working knowledge of other Microsoft Office products such as PowerPoint
- Enjoy working in teams, listening to music, and travel.
References available upon request