Jodie L. Aldridge 529 W Bypass NW ▪ Milledgeville, Georgia 31061 Permanent cell: (478) 550-5820 ▪
[email protected] Georgia College & State University Bachelor of Arts: Mass Communication Concentration: Public Relations and Advertising Professional Experience Southern Stone Broadcasting - WMGZ Z-97 Member of the Z-Crew
Milledgeville, Georgia Expected: May 2009
Milledgeville, Georgia April 2008-Present
Produce commercials for local clients in the Milledgeville area Represent Z-97 on live remotes to promote clients
Focus Advertising, LLC. Intern
Macon, Georgia May 2008-September 2008
▪Assisted with media buying and research for clients ▪Researched and book entertainment for the Outdoor Advertising Association of Georgia’s 2008 Annual Convention ▪Worked on the OAAG’s PSA program for non-profit organizations and state agencies ▪Compiled locations lists, photos, and DEC information for PSA clients ▪Updated OAAG Membership information and arranged into a packet ▪Single handedly designed the program for OAAG 2008 Annual Convention at the Chateau Élan ▪Worked on billboard designs for Rocky’s South Philly Cheese steaks in Panama City, Florida ▪Developed professional relationships with the OAAG Board of Directors and Members ▪Contributed to the media planning and buying for the Georgia Alliance for Drug Endangered Children
College Experience ▪Accustomed to working in a fast pace environment with the ability to think quickly, work well with others, successfully handle difficult customers, multi-task and work under pressure ▪Three years experience working in professional office environment at Gastroenterology Associates and Primary Pediatrics, LLC. ▪Skilled in written and oral communication ▪Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Photoshop, Adobe, and Web Design (Dreamweaver and Fireworks) and various social media including Facebook, Myspace, and Blogger ▪Produced presentation covering the history of advertising of Anheuser-Busch, Inc. specifically the Budweiser brand ▪Co- created and designed brochure for Kyle Hitchcock Photography ▪Conducted client work as the Public Relations Representative for Magnolia Park, LLC. Student Housing ▪Designed Advertisement for WGUR 88.9 FM for GCSU's newspaper The Colonnade
Leadership Experience President of Lambda Pi Eta ▪ Public Relations Representative Georgia College & State University’s Phi Kappa Phi Chapter ▪ Vice-President and charter member of GCSU’s PRSSA Chapter (Public Relations Student Society of America) ▪ Ad Sales Manager for WGUR 88.9 FM (GCSU’s student-led radio station) ▪ Associate Account Executive for GCSU’s unveiling of “The Pathway of Success” and the Phase III of the brick campaign ▪ Account Executive for GCSU’s Annual Athletic Auction Spring 2008 ▪ Member of The Bateman Team 2008-2009
Honors Hope Scholarship 2005-Present▪ Dean’s List spring 2006, fall & spring 2007, & spring 2008▪ Lambda Pi Eta