Thursday, August 11, 2011
Overview
Hi,
I am a recent Mass Communication and Literature graduate from UNC Asheville, based in Asheville, looking for a communications position in layout and design, journalism or public relations.
Here are some work samples and my resume.
Thank you!
Natalie Pearson
My Resume
Natalie Pearson
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Current Address Permanent Address
25 Grail St. 5 The Ridge
Apt 3 Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Asheville S10 4LL, England
NC 28801 natski_08@yahoo.co.uk
828-280-1910 +441142304202
PROFILE
· Seeking a communications position involving layout and design and writing that will utilize my creative, outgoing personality and organizational skills.
· Charismatic individual with exceptional people and media skills – able to clearly articulate ideas.
· Dynamic leader and faithful employee demonstrated through a variety of academic and athletic accomplishments during undergraduate education.
EDUCATION
· University of North Carolina Asheville, Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Language and Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication May 2011 – Cum Laude.
· Distinction as a University Scholar.
· Distinction in Literature.
· Cumulative GPA: 3.614.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Sales Lead Intern – WallConnections (May 2011 – August 2011)
Sold sixteen advertisements to local businesses within a month to be displayed on a dry-erase board; Organized advertisement slots; Kept up to date with payments and customer satisfaction; assisted in all areas of the board creation from picking slots to helping with advertisement design; worked closely with businesses to ensure design aspects are up to satisfaction.
Intern - Crons (May 2011 – August 2011)
Assisted sports apparel company with every aspect from spreadsheets to social media to flyer design; researched and wrote reports on social media and search engine optimization; brainstormed advertisement and marketing ideas; helped increase customer base for the online store and Tennessee store; assisted in flyer design for special events.
Sports editor for University newspaper – The Blue Banner (August 2010 - May 2011)
Organized and managed staff writers; created the layout and design of the Sports section; assigned weekly budgets interesting to the campus and the community; copy edited for AP style and quality; worked with writers on content, wording and structure of articles; worked alongside co-workers to make editorial, design and managerial decisions; improved communication skills to be more direct and concise.
Athletics Communications Intern - UNC Asheville (December - May 2011)
Wrote weekly blogs; made regular YouTube videos of the athletics teams and athletes; assisted in broadcasting athletics games; Assisted in the organization and video production of the athletic’s annual sports awards night - The Ashspys.
Staff writer – The Blue Banner (August 2009 - May 2010)
Wrote weekly 70 line news stories for the sports section; worked successfully and effectively under an editor; improved communication skills; extended knowledge of information gathering in the field and on the Web; Worked effectively under deadlines.
SKILLS
· Excellent personal skills dealing and communicating with individuals of all backgrounds – demonstrates flexibility allowing efficient communication to all.
· Microsoft Office; Adobe In Design, Photoshop and Acrobat; blogging, YouTube, Twitter and College Desktop computer skills.
· Keen eye for a challenge and passionate about furthering my knowledge in language, mass communication and marketing to assist in educating and making an impact in our society.
· Self-motivated with ability to work either independently or part of a group.
· Ability to work under deadlines resourcefully.
· Knowledge of AP style, MLA style, copy editing and various styles of writing including skill and confidence to regularly write and update Web sites, newsletters and weekly target lists.
· Creative and artistic skills I can effectively apply to all areas of work.
· Supreme leadership and organizational skills attained working as Sports Editor for the school newspaper and captaining UNCA’s varsity track and field team.
AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
· Honorary All-American track and field (June 2011)
· Big South Female Athlete of the Year (June 2011)
· Featured in Verve magazine’s “30 under 30” (January 2011) - Thirty women under thirty years of age who the magazine for women deems to have made an impact in WNC
· Two-time NCAA Div I National Outdoor Track and Field Championships Qualifier (Summer 2010/ 2011)
· Big South Conference Female Track and Field Athlete of the Year (Summer 2010)
· Excellence in Sports Writing (Spring 2010)
· The WNC Zuegner Award (Spring 2010) - Awarded to top female college athlete in the Western North Carolina area.
· Inductee into UNC Asheville’s Circle of Scholars (Fall 2008)
· Olympic Trials Qualifier for Great Britain (Summer 2008)
· All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete (Summer 2008)
REFERENCES
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Writing Samples
News Sample from The Blue Banner
Arts and Features Sample from Carolina Public Press
Book Reviews from The Blue Banner
Editorials from The Blue Banner
- Drivers need retesting with age - 03/24/11
- Coal mining operations threaten locals - 11/17/10
Videos and blogs - UNC Asheville Athletics Department
Entries for the UNCA Bulldogs Athletics Blog HERE
Weekly videos for the UNCA Bulldog’s YouTube channel -
- UNC Asheville Flipped on Campus: Stephanie Schon
- UNC Asheville Flipped on Campus: Indoor Track and Field Conference
- UNC Asheville Flipped on Campus: Men’s and Women’s Tennis
- UNC Asheville Flipped on Campus: Bulldog Baseball
- UNC Asheville Flipped on Campus: Women’s Tennis vs. Augusta State
- UNC Asheville Flipped on Campus: Athletes J.P Primm and Matt Dickey
- UNC Asheville Flipped on Campus: Track and Field at UNC Chapel Hill
- UNC Asheville Flipped on Campus: New Year’s Resolutions
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