TALISSA PEOPLES

Phone: (216) 502-7755 Email: tpeople1@kent.edu

http://www.linkedin.com/in/talissapeoples/


Summary of Qualifications: Military veteran equipped with exceptional leadership, quality writing and organizational
skills. Experience with communicative strategies, media monitoring and social media.

EDUCATION

Kent State University, Bachelor of Science in Public Relations Graduation: May 2014

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Public Relations Intern, The Akron Racers, January 2014-May 2014
o Developed press releases, player write-ups, monitored/updated social media, conducted interviews.

Co-sponsorship chair of E-Board, Kent State University, Flash-a-Thon, October 2013 April 2014
o Wrote sponsorship letters to businesses, secure donations and funding.

Active Member, Kent State Universitys Public Relations Student Society of American (PRSSA)
o Homecoming committee.
o Communications connections social media.

Beat Reporter, Daily Kent Stater, Kent State University, Summer 2011.
o Conducted research, interviews, and wrote published feature stories.
o Beat: After graduation, campus survival and student finance.
http://kentwired.com/ksu-named-one-of-qgreat-colleges-to-work-forq
http://kentwired.com/campus-survival-guide/
http://kentwired.com/education-vs-experience-which-do-employers-prefer

PR Case Studies course, Kent State University, Kent States UNICEF chapter, Spring 2011
o Developed a communication plan to increase awareness and developed a situation analysis of the UNICEF
chapter.

Receptionist, Kent State University, Residence Services, April 2008 - May 2009
o Conducted residence hall tours.
o Proactively worked with incoming students.
o Implemented good customer service.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Automated Logistical Specialist, Sergeant, Ohio Army National Guard, SC 112
th
EN BN, Ohio, January 2009 - Present
o Deployment, Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan, August 2012 - September 2013
Supervised fellow soldiers with various missions (Supply/logistics, ECP).
Served as Liaison Officer for unit missions.
o Advanced Individual Training, Fort Lee, Virginia, July 2009 - September 2009
o Basic Training, Fort Jackson, South Carolina, June 2009 - July 2009
o Acquired skills: Logistics and supply skills, ability to perform under pressure, high level of discipline,
hardworking, ability to adapt to extreme situations.

HONORS/COMMUNITY SERVICE

Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon (Afghanistan)
Volunteer, University Manor, Cleveland, Ohio
o Aided patients with daily obstacles.
o Assisted the Director of Social Work with administrative paperwork.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office, Acquainted with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign. Media monitoring via Internet alerts and search
engines, social media.