AOL Jobs Week Resume Contest Winner: Alan Evans
Location: Dallas, Texas
Industry: Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations
Time Unemployed: 0 months
What do you want your potential employer to know about you?
I would like for my potential employer to know that one of my greatest strengths is my work ethic. Although I didn't pursue a formal education in business or communications, I feel that the intrinsic qualities I possess and my passion for social media would allow me to succeed and prosper if offered an employment opportunity.
Summary
Creative social media and public relations specialist, with a proven record of competent and intelligent use of social media, particularly interested in securing career opportunities with a company that would allow me to utilize my computer, writing, marketing and social media skills professionally.
Education
Southern Methodist University; Dallas, TX; 2009
Master of Music in Music Education
Jackson State University; Jackson, MS; 2007
Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance
Professional Experience
Social Media Delivered August 2010 - November 2010
Social Media/Public Relations Assistant (Intern)
Assisted with the design and implementation of social networking events. Experimented with new and alternative ways to leverage social media functions. Worked closely with Social Media Manager and Public Relations Specialist on brand messaging across social media platforms. Assisted with the development and execution of online marketing campaigns for various clients. Created blogs, optimized press releases (online/print) and online marketing content on behalf of clients. Monitored online public relations and reported on marketing initiatives/client campaigns. Edited weekly electronic newsletter utilized in company's email marketing campaign.
Skills
Social Media Marketing
Social Media Campaigns
Marketing Research/Strategy
Public Relations
Project Management
Proofreading
Editing
Macintosh OS
Microsoft OS
Web 2.0
Twitter
Facebook
LinkedIn
Myspace
Youtube Video Production
Blog/Blog Commenting
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