Links PRblog

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position where I can utilize my skills and experience in public relations or marketing/communication to help build positive brand awareness and business growth.

EDUCATION 
Auburn University                2001-2005
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations    May 2005
Clayton State University            2000-2001

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING EXPERIENCE
Current    National Single Association (NSA)        Atlanta, Ga.
Advisory Council
•    Public Relations consultant for the PR/Marketing roll-out campaign for the NSA.
•    Consulting and contributing to content for the website, newsletter, corporate & individual membership plans and press releases.
Current    Links PRBlog        Atlanta, Ga.
Creator, Writer and Editor
•    A weblog dedicated to the current trends in Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising and Communication.
•    Updated weekly with posts that are relevant to the central purpose of the site and special posts as appropriate.
Current        East Lake Golf Club                        Atlanta, Ga.
Shift Manager: Outside Operations
•    Responsible for guest relations and on-course management.
•    Oversee valet staff of 10 that handles 50-150 guest vehicles everyday at a golf course ranked in the Top 100 in the world by Golf Digest.
•    Part of the East Lake Administrative/Merchandise Team for the 2005 PGA Tour’s TOUR Championship.  Moved $150,000 in merchandise for the week; 20 percent of our yearly gross.
2004    Alabama Golf Association (AGA)        Birmingham, Ala.
United States Golf Association P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Intern
•    Coordinated media day for AGA State Amateur Championship, including press releases, contacting media personalities and securing product donations for the event.
•    Maintained website and database for Women’s Alabama Golf Association (WAGA).
•    Created content for WAGA website and on-line entry forms for WAGA tournaments.
•    One of only 62 students in the country to receive a U.S.G.A. P.J. Boatwright, Jr. internship.

ADDITONAL SKILLS
Web content management; influential communicating; interpersonal communicating; creative visionary; leadership skills; positive thinking; teamwork.                                  Computer Skills: Macromedia Dreamweaver and Flash; Adobe Photoshop and InDesign; Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel; WordPress; VoIP.
ACCOMPLISHMENT AND AWARDS
College of Liberal Arts Dean’s List 2005; Two-year member Darton College Varsity Golf Team; One-year member Clayton State University Varsity Golf Team; Two Career Victories; 20 Career Top Five Finishes.