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Work Experience
Intern, Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce; Sept. 2015- Jan. 2016

Facilitated growth and strengthened community ties of new and current businesses in Utah Valley

Planned, secured venue, created social media invitations and documented 6+ monthly forums and business networking/community
events averaging 100-300 participants

Supervised 7 ribbon-cutting events and award ceremonies for local businesses and posted event coverage on social media platforms.
Public Relations team, Needle Computer Software; Sept. 2015-Jan. 2016

Increased Ecommerce relevancy by writing and posting weekly blog posts to the companies website

Strengthened business to business relationships through education of the advocacy program

Developed relationships with current advocates and increased their brand loyalty by personally interviewing them and writing social
media posts on all social media platforms that feature them.
Educator, Lululemon Athletica; Oct. 2014-Present

Lead store public relations by connecting with the community through collaborative events and social media

Increase brand awareness through relationships with local fitness leaders and businesses to ensure key company messages are
conveyed through these brand ambassadors

Educate customers about product features, company philosophy and community health-and-fitness events

Further develop organizational skills and accountability with in-store retail sales, cashier, backroom organization, administration and
shipment
PRSSA, New York City (Mar. 2015) and Los Angeles (Mar. 2016) Field Experience, 1 of 12 UVU PRSSA Students Chosen

Represented Utah Valley University while networking and building strong relationships with public relations professionals in NYC
and LA

Attended meetings and learned from 5 public relations firms and 7 public relations professionals in the industry in each city

Created new relationships and opportunities for UVU Communications Department, opening new doors for future students and
positively building UVUs name across the country
Road Crew, Viral Events 5K Color Run; Apr.-Sept. 2014

Merchandise manager of mobile, on-site retail store for all promotional race clothing and accessories

Managed sales of company merchandise for 30+ races in the US and Canada

Coordinated volunteers and was responsible for training and supervising 150+ locals at each race
Utah State University Public Relations Agent, Aggie True Blue Public Relations Firm; Sept. 2013-2014

Identified 3 businesses in the Cache Valley, Utah area in need of public relations and marketing

Created individualized communication plans for each company that targeted their specific business goals and put them into action

Increased visibility and engagement by 50% using social media campaigns and contests and by building a relationship with the
community
Intern for Senator Kevin T. Van Tassell, Utah State Legislature; Jan.-Mar. 2014

Coordinated media briefings and interviews for regional and state-wide media and prepared media backgrounders to prep Senator for
interviews.

Scheduled and attended 10-20 meetings per week, set all calendar events with legislative councils, lobbyists and constituents

Conducted analytical legislative research and bill review

Lead 3-5 tours per week of the Utah Capitol to VIPs, business owners and school groups from Utah District 26

Education
Utah Valley University

GPA: 3.7

Bachelor of Science, Communications Public Relations

April 2016

Utah State University

GPA: 3.5

Associate of Science, Communications

April 2014

Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) member; Sept. 2013-Present

Melaleuca Inc. Sons and Daughters Scholarship; 2012-Present

Utah State University Leadership and Service Scholarship; 2011-2012