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    Shannon Kirk is a communications student at Boston University seeking a career in public relations. She has worked in public relations roles at prestigious institutions like the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and Lancôme in London. Her experience includes guiding museum tours, pitching media, organizing press events, and managing media databases and client relations. She maintains a 3.5 GPA and has strong computer and research skills.

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    SHANNON KIRK SK

    Shannon.alleva@gmail.com | @shannon_alleva

    EDUCATION
    Boston University, Boston, MA
    Bachelor of Science in Communication Candidate, Concentration in Public Relations, May 2011
    Minor: Art History
    G.PA. 3.5

    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA, September 2008-Present
    College Ambassador
    • Guide visitors on tours throughout the museum
    • Present 15 minute informational talks on artworks for museum guests
    • Answer general museum questions for visitors at the Sharf Information Desk
    • Work with internal departments to understand and implement the functions and core message of the
    MFA

    Lancôme, London, UK, October 2010-December 2010


    Press Office Assistant
    • Liaised with UK journalists regarding Lancôme products and services
    • Prepared and sent out products to beauty and fashion journalists
    • Set up and worked at national press launch events
    • Scanned, logged and organized all press coverage and materials
    • Responded to all general requests from internal and external publics regarding the press of
    Lancôme

    Prentice Art Communications Inc., New York, NY, May 2010-August 2010
    Assistant
    • Liaised directly with high-profile arts journalists and editors regarding upcoming gallery exhibitions
    • Managed press and client database
    • Drafted pitches and press releases on art events, auctions and gallery shows
    • Researched background information on relevant artists for upcoming exhibits
    • Managed RSVP lines and check-in for client events
    • Managed phone and e-mail correspondences
    • Distributed and organized news coverage

    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA, January 2010-May 2010


    Public Relations Department
    • Researched information on artists and art events to develop ideas for upcoming museum exhibitions
    • Drafted media advisories and pitches on museum events and exhibitions to media such as The
    Boston Globe and The Boston Phoenix
    • Organized and compiled press kits for exhibitions
    • Set up and attended press previews for exhibits

    ACTIVITIES
    • Public Relations Student Society of America, Boston University, September 2009-present

    COMPUTER SKILLS
    Microsoft Suite, Adobe Suite, Cision Media Map Research, Vocus and File Maker

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