Madeline McClurg

3707 N. Racine, Apt 2 Chicago IL, 60657 (216) 403-7324

madelinemcclurg@me.com
Final year Public Relations and Advertising student at DePaul University seeking an internship in Advertising or PR.
Strong interpersonal and writing skills developed through previous employment, including experience writing for an online
fashion and lifestyle magazine and PR firms.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in PR & Advertising, Minor in Communications & Media - DePaul University, Chicago.
September 2013-June 2015
Journalism - The Ohio State University, Ohio.

September 2011June 2013

Achieved Deans last three quarters. Relevant coursework includes: Writing for Public Relations, Principles of
Advertising, Public Relations Ethics, Intro to Journalism, Advertising Ethics, Research Methods for PR, PR Campaigns,
Relational Communications, and more.
Relevant Work Experience
Monika Dixon PR, Chicago, IL, PR Intern
Put together media kits.
Written material such as press releases and social media posts.

January 2015-March 2015

Fluorescent PR & Image, London, England, Press Assistant

September 2014-December 2014
General office/administrative work such as inventory, taking calls, setting up meetings, etc.
Organized and delivered press samples in a timely fashion.
Wrote press releases among other written material such as blog posts, emails, and product descriptions.
Checked press coverage.
Updated media contacts.
SociaLifeChicago, Chicago, IL, Freelance Journalist
April 2014-September 2014
Wrote editorials, reviews, and articles on fashion, beauty, and events.
Attended events and networked in the fashion and beauty industry.
Brainstormed and executed new ideas and topics for the magazine while writing 2-3 articles a week.
Vivo, Chicago, IL, Freelance Projects
November 2012-September 2013
Managed social media marketing for the restaurant including Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.
Increased Twitter following by over 100.
Brainstormed and executed promotional events such as half of wine night, social media campaigns, and more.
Urban Source, Chicago, IL, PR and Marketing Intern
December 2013-March 2014
Managed social media, marketing, & event planning for Urban Source and handbag line, Mooya.
Wrote and released company bio, backgrounders, and press releases.
Contacted and pitched stories to local and national publications while maintaining excellent relationships with
journalists.
Skills
Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook
Blogging, Social Media
Wordpress
Activities
PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America)
DePaul Fashion Club