Amanda Nealen - Real Resume 2

Amanda Nealen [email protected] (336) 317-0060 Permanent Address: 6106 Pintail Court Oak Ridge, NC 27310

Local Address: 201 Howell Street, Apt. 100B Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Journalism and Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts: May 2010; Public Relations sequence Appalachian State University, Boone, N.C., August 2006-May 2007 Related Coursework: Public Relations Writing (Spring 2009) • Developed portfolio with client that included samples of public relations writing, such as print and broadcast news releases, communication audit, and others. Principles of Public Relations (Fall 2008) • Applied public relations strategies to create a fundraising campaign for the Thomas Family in Extreme Mustang Makeover, where people train wild mustangs into domesticated horses. News Writing (Spring 2008) • Developed skills in writing a variety of news stories on deadline, using the inverted pyramid, and AP style. Related Experience: Public Relations Intern Howard, Merrell & Partners (February 2009-present) • Compiled editorial calendars and media lists, conducted research for clients, drafted press releases and pitched to publications. Public Relations Staff, (including Vice President of Public Relations) Blue & White Magazine, Chapel Hill, NC (September 2008-present) • Publicized monthly student magazine on campus by delegating responsibilities including distributing on campus, raffling off free restaurant certificates, and painting cubes Publicity and Communication Chair Tar Heel Transfers, Chapel Hill, NC (July 2008-present) • Publicized meetings and events for student organization that encourages transfer students to get involved on campus • Created visual aids for Family Weekend 2008 Public Relations Staff Public Relations Student Society of America Denim Drive, Chapel Hill, NC (Fall 2008) • Targeted Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School to donate denim to help rebuild Gulf Coast region with Cotton, Inc. Other Work: Sales Team Red Robin, Durham, NC (May 2009 – present) Data Specialist Corning Cable Systems, Winston-Salem, NC (May 2008-July 2008) • Updated the training guides, kept track of data, and pooled together information to update a scorecard that helps evaluate efficiency. Cashier Target, Kernersville, NC (Dec 2006 – Dec 2007; seasonally) Activities: Public Relations Student Society of America; National Society of Collegiate Scholars Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.