Courtney Lynne Franklin

1632 Teaberry Dr
Middleburg, FL 32068

Phone: 908-304-2278
Email: courtney.franklin@unf.edu

OBJECTIVE

To help your company build and strengthen relationships with clients as well as
learn and acquire new skills from other professionals

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA, Jacksonville, FL

College of Arts & Sciences
BS in Communications with a concentration in public relations
BA in Psychology
Graduation: December 2014

WORK
EXPERIENCE

Operation New Hope, Inc.

Jacksonville, Fla.
Development and Communications Intern
Sept 2014-Dec 2014
Help increase social media presence
Organize packets for upcoming office tours
Aid in the increase of media coverage around the nation
Beson 4 Media Group
Jacksonville, Fla.
Social Media Intern
May 2014-Aug 2014
Created daily content for Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram
Developed and managed Facebook contests and giveaways
Organized incoming emails and photos for social media sites
Clay County School District
Clay County, Fla.
Public Relations Intern
Dec 2013-May 2014
Drafted press releases and contact lists
Composed stories and assisted editing for the School News
Assisted school district PR officer

SKILLS

Leadership Skills: Account Executive, UNF PR Campaigns Course Fall 2014;

Membership Coordinator, UNF Public Relations Student Society of America
(PRSSA)
Social Media Skills: Diversified with expertise in current social media such as:
Twitter, Facebook, Eventbrite, Iconosquare, Sproutsocial, Vine, Instagram,
Pinterest, Wordpress, Constant Contact, and LinkedIn
Writing Skills: Wrote first draft press releases, drafted 4 articles published in the
School News (local Clay County Newspaper), composed social media posts for
various social media outlets, generated monthly newsletter for Operation New
Hope
Language Skills: Completed Public Speaking for Professionals course at UNF
and some conversational skills in American Sign Language. Conducted various
speeches and presentations in front of large groups
Computer Skills: Typing: 60 WPM; skilled with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

OTHER
EXPERIENCE

Chick Fil-A Eagle Harbor Team Member, Fleming Island, Fla., September
2011- Present
Volunteer Work: One Spark 2014, The Parent Help Center, Habitat for
Humanity