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Job Objective To obtain a position in Public Relations
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Education
Winona State University Fall 2001-Spring 2006
Bachelor of Mass Communication in Public Relations
1 Major: Public Relations; Minor: History
2 Grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale in major field

Imperial College, London, England Fall Semester 2003
1 Attended: August-December 2003
2 Studied: British Culture, History and Communications
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Internship
Home and Community Options, Public Relations Winona, MN Spring 2006
Semester
1 Interviewed staff and clients for newsletter
2 Executed strategic planning skills
3 Design and layout Spring 2006 Newsletter
4 Gained importance of time management and multi-tasking skills
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Other Employment History
Home and Community Options, Part-time Counselor Winona, MN May 2005-June
2006
1 Provided training for new staff
2 Utilized patience and cooperative skills
3 Demonstrated teamwork in a diverse environment
4 Planned and executed daily programs
5 Gained experience in financial management of clients

Winona Sandwich Company Winona, MN May 2004- May 2005
1 Multi-tasked responsibilities: Cashier, Trainer, Sales
2 Provided quality customer care
3 Learned importance of teamwork and communication
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Activities
1 Community Volunteer Work Fall 2001-Fall 2004
2 Photojournalism Club Fall 2001-Fall 2003
3 American Sign Language Club Fall 2002-Spring 2004
4 Reporter for Winona’s Independent College News Site Spring
2004-Spring 2005
5 First Aid, Medication Administration and CPR certified Current
6 American Red Cross Blood Drive Volunteer Spring 2004-Present
7 Dean’s List, Winona State University Fall 2003-Spring 2005
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Systems Abilities
1 Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
2 Microsoft programs: Publisher, Excel