My Resume
WRITING SAMPLES
Feature News Release writing sample
EDUCATION
Elon University, Class of 2013, North Carolina
Major: Strategic Communications
Minors: Business Administration, German Studies
GPA: 3.81
Awards: Class of 2013 Communications Fellow, Phi Eta Sigma Freshmen Honor Society, Lambda Pi Eta Communications Society, Elon Presidential Scholarship recipient, Dean’s List fall 2009 – fall 2010, President’s List spring 2011
Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
American Junior Year, Fall 2011
EXPERIENCE
Live Oak Communications, Elon University
Team Leader, February 2012 – present
- Plan media campaign for the annual statewide event, Campout! Carolina, sponsored by client EarthShare North Carolina, including write press releases, increase social media blasts, and brainstorm fundraising efforts
- Lead team of three account executives in delegating work, communicating with client, and being responsible for quality and timeliness of work
Account Executive, fall 2010- spring 2011
- Plan and execute a public relations plan for client North Carolina Campus Compact, including putting together cohesive social media plan, redesigning the website, writing website copy, unifying the logos, and putting together a complete media kit
Heidelberg Ballschule, Heidelberg, Germany
Communications Intern, fall 2011
- Translated and wrote copy for Wikipedia page and other media kit material to aid expansion projects within the U.S
- Worked with elementary aged German school children within classes to improve motor skills in sports games involving balls
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, DC
Communications Web-Analyst Intern, summer 2010
- Researched and implemented social media for Website and Technical Outreach Department
- Analyzed and compiled innovative social media examples from genocide prevention organizations
- Maintain, logged, and tracked the Museum’s email inquiries system
RESEARCH
“Stereotypes and Portrayals of Germans in U.S. Social Media Platforms.” Nelson, H., Gallagher, A. Elon University. Summer 2011. Status: Preparing for submission for publication
SKILLS
Media: Specialization in Web 2.0: Twitter (@Hannah_Bernice), Blog (hannahbernice.com), LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/hannahbnelson)
Language: German (intermediate)
Computer: Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel; Microsoft Outlook; database updating
LEADERSHIP
Public Relations Student Society of America, Elon University Chapter
Vice President, spring 2012 – present
- Maintain weekly blog posts and oversee the Blog Team
- Work with Executive Board to help recruit members and plan monthly meetings with professionals in the workforce
- Plan recruiting and details for travel to National Assembly and Regional Conference
- Member since Fall 2010
Sigma Kappa Sorority, Kappa Zeta Chapter, Elon University
Vice President of Scholarship, January 2012 – present
- Maintain scholarship program by promoting high standards of academic achievement and involvement through weekly incentives, study hall and exam study breaks, and awarding sisters who excel academically
- Plan the Scholarship Banquet and Professor Ice Cream Social, including executing details for catering, programs, decorations, and awards
- Oversee Scholarship Committee and remain active member of the Executive Council
Elon Volunteers! Red Cross Blood Drives, Elon University
Blood Drive Coordinator, fall 2010 – spring 2011
- Organize, plan, and host three blood drive events throughout the school year
- Coordinate with Red Cross staff to promote awareness before blood drives
- Recruit volunteers to work the events and raise awareness
