REMY DANIELLE PLAS

remyplas@gmail.com 512-656-5296 www.remydanielleplas.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La. Class of 2013 Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, concentration in Public Relations Minor in Business Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BRECs Baton Rouge Zoo Friends of the Zoo, Membership and Events Coordinator May 2013 Present Responsible for all aspects of Friends of the Baton Rouge Zoo (FOZ) membership program including maintenance of the FOZ database, supervision of sales staff, membership mailings, and processing memberships. Facilitates planning, preparation and implementation of the Zoos established signature events as well as researching potential new events. Creates and maintains on a daily basis the Zoos social media presence including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Flickr. FUSE Your Brand, Social and Digital Media Intern March 2013 May 2013 Management of new emerging social technologies such as; blog, social media, etc Staying on track with new media through researching innovative tools and trends Creation of social content on behalf of clients and the agency Assisting in the editing process of website development and assisting in the editing of website content To Be Honest, LSU PRSSA Bateman Team Strategy Director October 2012 May 2013 Management of social media accounts, blog and website Organization of all research conducted and products created for the campaign, as well as creation of various pieces of visual communication. Office of the Governor - Louisiana, Constituent Services Student Worker February 2013 Create, manage and edit correspondence for the Governor and key members of his staff Support staff in all duties, including political activities, constituent and campaign assistance Support constituents by directing concerns and inquiries to the appropriate caseworker via mail, email, phone or fax Pearl Events Austin, Event Intern December 2012 January 2013 Organize contracts and timelines by each event being planned Represent the company at events by setting up and taking down dcor, and keeping a good flow of organization during the event US House of Representatives, District Intern for Congressman Bill Cassidy, M.D. Louisiana-06 August 2012 December 2012 Create, manage and edit correspondence for the Congressmen and key members of his staff Support staff in all duties, including political activities, constituent and campaign assistance US House of Representatives, District Intern for Congressman John R. Carter Texas-31 April 2012-July 2012 Generated campaign calling lists (via RNC Voter Vault) for Fall 2012 Congressional campaign Created, managed and edited correspondence for the Congressmen and key members of his staff Coordinated candidate preparation and evaluation process for the class of 2017 Military Academy Congressional Nominees Supported staff in all duties, including political activities, constituent and campaign assistance

City of Round Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau, Communication, Research and Marketing Intern April 2012-July 2012 Responsible for the identification and pursuit of high profile candidate events in support of Round Rocks Sports Capital of Texas Campaign Created new and maintain existing Visitors brochures and associated collateral Responded to visitor/tourism industry requests for details regarding Round Rock hospitality services & accommodations U.S. Department of State, Undergraduate Intern at the US Consulate General Edinburgh January 2012- April 2012 Represented the Consulate at key events including Energy Forums, Art & History forums, Consulate Security briefings and key local heritage and social events Designed and managed briefing books for visiting diplomats, officers and interns Managed, created and edited Consular communications including press releases, news briefs and staff communications Held and maintained a SERCRET Security Clearance issued by the United States (Expires Spring 2013) Pearl Events Austin, Event Intern December 2011 January 2012 Organize contracts and timelines by each event being planned Represent the company at events by setting up and taking down dcor, and keeping a good flow of organization during the event Artworks Media, LLC., Design intern May 2011- August 2011 Create advertising and directory pages using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign. Created the various magazines' layouts using Adobe InDesign. Ordered and picked up copies of all three magazines owned by the company. Sold advertising space to various local companies. Carmel Art & Film Festival, Event Intern May 2011- August 2011 Create and maintain a submission database Utilize Without-a-Box to maintain contacts with those who submitted movies Organize and help plan various events Sell advertising space for the event program Create the ads and pages for the program by using Adobe CS4. Glam Home Design, Marketing & Creative Assistant May 2011- August 2011 Created and produced the Glam Home products. Created an ad campaign, and started the social media campaigns for the company. LSU Student Media; Advertising, Account Executive January 2011- April 2011 Contacted potential clientel to establish a reporte and present advertising options in LSU student publications JCrew, Sales Associate November 2010 January 2011 Responsible for assisting customers in their shopping experience Maintain the store cleanliness and window dressings Camp Texlake, Unit Leader & Waterski Instructor May 2010 August 2010 Supervised 20-40 Campers weekly Kept to a schedule, and allowed the campers to get the best experience. Facilitated communication among campers and staff. Seton Medical Center WIlliamson, Community Outreach Intern May 2010-August 2010 Responsible creating communicative blurbs for the Community Outreach Website.

Arranged communication between community businesses and programs to raise awareness of programs offered at SMCW. Restructured communication for the CPR classes. Attended community commerce meetings, and rotary club meetings to gain and maintain a clientele in the community.

Camp Texlake, General Counselor & Waterski Instructor May 2009 August 2009 Supervised 20-40 Campers weekly Kept to a schedule, and allowed the campers to get the best experience. Facilitated communication among campers and staff.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
LSU Student Government Executive Board, Assistant Director of Student Life, Diversity & Community Outreach April 2012 April 2013 Instrumental in the establishment of a future (TBA) school wide service event. Responsible for executive communication to the Student Body President and Vice President, including change management or risk mitigation resulting from impediments or Executive mandate SmokingWords, Strategy Manager August 2012 December 2012 Manage and update all social media accounts on Facebook and Twitter Created, managed and implemented a new public relations strategy to promote the 2012 Great American Smokeout at LSU and to encourage a smoke-free/tobacco-free campus Geaux Get Out the Vote, Social Media Manager August 2012 - November 2012 Managed and created social media communication via Facebook and Twitter Kappa Alpha Theta LSU, Director of Service & Philanthropy November 2010-November 2011 During my time in this position Kappa Alpha Theta had the most number of service hoursin Greek Life Managed and created a service database for members to utilize by finding and recording service opportunities Planned and implemented an on-campus blood drive benefiting Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge Kappa Alpha Theta LSU, Sisterhood Chair November 2009-November 2010 Organized and implemented a weekly program to increase the level of friendship and communication within the chapter Planned and executed a retreat at the local recreation center by planning an order of events, booking the location and contracting catering