Ashley M.

Tessman
8838 Arlington St. White Lake MI, 48386
Cell: 248-296-2636 Email: tessm1am@cmich.edu
Education:

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
Bachelor of Applied Arts May 2014
Major: Integrative Public Relations
Minor: Journalism

Employment:

Michigan Economic Development Corporation Jan. 2014 - Present
Lansing, MI
Talent Intern
Supports the execution of outreach efforts to students, student organizations such as the Pure Michigan
Talent Connect Student Ambassador Program
Promotes Pure Michigan Talent Connect (mitalent.org), online job portal
Provided assistance in organizing a panelist of 12 internship seekers who participated in the 2014
Governors Economic Summit
Staffs events such as university career fairs and networking events_
Generated a one-time newsletter for the Pure Michigan Talent Connect Student Ambassador Program
Supports social media efforts

CMU Public Broadcasting Sept. 2012 Dec. 2013
Mount Pleasant, MI
Public Relations Assistant
Assisted the Public Relations Coordinator with various writing tasks and communications
Contributed to the planning and executing off-site events
Distributed company promotional materials on CMUs main campus
Operated telephones during station fundraising

Cheers Neighborhood Bar & Grill April 2012 June 2013
Mount Pleasant, MI
Server
Determined customer orders by clarifying information, producing quality service
Ensured guest satisfaction in a multi-tasking environment
Handled various forms of payment

Animal Neurology Center Nov. 2010 Aug. 2011
Commerce, MI
Receptionist
Coordinated and Scheduled appointments for various clients
Operated a multi-line telephone system, and addressed various clients needs
Responsible for handling finances

Areas of Expertise:

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign

Broadcast Communications
Event Coordination
Online Survey Execution
Public Relations Research
Press Releases
References:


Sarah Adams Dr. Elina Erzikova
Instructor of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts Associate Professor of Public Relations
Moore Hall 351, Central Michigan University Moore Hall 221A, Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
Office: 989-774-3906 Office: 989-774-1665
Email: adams1sr@cmich.edu Email: erzik1e@cmich.edu