EDUCATION (present)
Master of IT43 Information Technology
Major: Information Management
Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
Graduation: June 2010
I am currently undertaking the IT43 Masters of Information Management program whereby I am gaining skills and knowledge around information technology as it relates to various professions and organizations. Information management is my area of focus and this major will equip me with the relevant and applicable skills to effectively assess information needs from the business infrastructure perspective and address focus on planning and management activities and organizational factors that form an enabling infrastructure for information management.
EDUCATION (previous)
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
Emphasis: Public Relations and Advertising Media
Minor: Legal Studies
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
Graduation: December 15, 2007
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Communication Skills
• Demonstrated the ability to communicate in oral and written form
• Researched, wrote and presented speeches
• Able to communicate effectively with the public with confidence
Analytical/Research Skills
• Assisted with the research, planning, implementation and evaluation of the 2007 food drive for Weld County
Food Bank
• Developed a customized public relations plan for the non-profit organization, Alternative Homes for
Youth
▪ Researched potential sponsors, formatted sponsor forms
▪ Generated a pitch letter, fact sheet, company wish list and budget
Technical Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software skills: Word, Power Point and Excel
• Basic training in Quark
• Working knowledge and familiarity of the world-wide web
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Public Relations Intern at PROJECT C.U.R.E.
▪ Conducted research, edit documents, compose letters, spreadsheets, and information packets
▪ Assisted with PROJECT C.U.R.E’s First Ladies’ Luncheon honoring Mexico’s First Lady,
Margarita Zavala
Internship: College of Performing and Visual Arts, at the University of Northern Colorado
▪ Composed press releases, fliers
▪ Gathered information and entered data
▪ Helped maintain positive relationships with clients
Temporary Receptionist for Independent Petroleum Association of Mountain States
▪ Directed incoming calls, managed IPAMS e-mail, verified company membership information,
created Excel spreadsheets, managed fax and copy machine, maintained mail responsibilities.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Highly effective and productive in team and independent work environments
• Self-motivated, working effectively under pressure and meeting deadlines
REFERENCES
• Jeanette Starkey, Communications Manager/ (303) 792-0729 Ext. 205/ jeanettestarkey@projectcure.org
Project C.U.R.E. / 10377 E. Geddes Avenue, Ste. 200 Centennial, CO 80112
• Susan Nelson, Director, Office of Community Arts / (970) 351-1921/ susan.nelson@unco.edu
University of Northern Colorado College of Performing and Visual Arts / Greeley, CO 80639
