Gabriela Ruiz

REFERENCES

1. Mark Hoewing
Public Relations Director of Give Kids The World
Kissimmee, FL
Email: MarkH@gktw.org
Phone: 407.396.1114

2. Donna Wolk
President of VS Media Group Inc
Email: dwolk@vsmediagroup.com
Phone: 407.649.3040

3. Juan Capote
Area Coordinator of Knight Circle, UCF Housing and Residence Life
Orlando, FL
Email: jp.capote@ucf.edu
Phone: 407.563.0974

4.Jerron Parker
Assistant Director, UCF Housing and Residence Life
Orlando, FL
Email: Jerron.parker@ucf.edu
Phone: 407.882.7232

Gabriela Ruiz

I am completely confident in
her intelligence, enthusiasm,
personality and productivity
and can assure you that she
will be an asset to any
organization she joins.

Gabriela Ruiz

Mark Hoewing
PR Director GKTW

941.539.8970

gabriela.ruiz1@yahoo.com

www.linkedin.com/GabrielaRuiz

ciaogabriela.wordpress.com

To obtain an employment position that corresponds to, and challenges, my knowledge

and experience, and provides me with the skills needed to develop a successful career.

JUN 2013 to: Present

EDUCATION
2015: Bachelor of Arts, Advertising & Public Relations
Minor: Writing and Rhetoric
University of Central Florida
2012: Associate of Arts, Communications
State College of Florida

Assisting Area Coordinator in supervising over 700 residents.

Aiding in roommate conflict mediations and facilitating communication
between residents.
Responsible for handling emergency situations with caution and precision.
Providing outstanding customer service and day-to-day residence assistance.
Proficient in creative projects for the community offices and resident
programs.

RELATED COURSES
Ad/PR Campaigns
Writing for PR
Principles of Ad & PR
Social Media as Mass Comm.

Crisis Communication
Ad Copywriting
Mass Media Research
Mass Comm. Law

CLUBS, LEADERSHIP, AND AWARDS

Quotes UCF
UCF Presidents List
National Forensic League
for Speech & Debate

Ad Club UCF
UCF Deans List
FPRA member
Regional and National
VideoTech film winners

SKILLS
Fully bilingual: English/Spanish
Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Publisher
Proficient in Constant Contact
Public Relations Writing
Copywriting
Social Media
Crisis Communication practices
Video Directing & Editing
Organizational and time management skills

PUBLIC RELATIONS EXPERIENCE

AUG 2014 to: DEC 2014

BRAND AWARENESS
PUBLIC SPEECH
WRITING

MARKETING & TOURISM INTERNVS MEDIA GROUP,

INC., ORLANDO, FL

Managed social media to expand audience reach.

Generated weekly competitive analysis for Tourism through Excel,
including but not limited to, contacting clients to update them with new
promotions and ad space.
Assembled monthly newsletter for clients through Constant Contact.
Assisted in planning and executing industry events, tradeshows, and
tournaments.
Edited and published digital editions of the publications (Lifestyle, Orlando
Today, Discover Orlando, etc.) through Flipping Book software.
Prepared media kits and assisted sale representatives.

APR 2014 to: AUG 2014

PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN

GIVE KIDS THE WORLD, ORLANDO, FL.

Managed all social media accounts through Hootsuite.

Expanded Facebook audience reach by over 1,000 in one month.
Drafted press releases, media advisories, and communication plans.
Assisted in planning and executing their largest fundraising event called
the Black & White Gala.
Assisted in media and fundraising events.
Interviewed wish families for social media stories.
Developed experience in media relations.
Recorded and edited corporate videos.

MAY 2009 to: MAY 2013 ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA (LEE

WETHERINGTON), SARASOTA,FL

EVENT PLANNING
MEDIA RELATIONS

OFFICE ASSISTANT
UCF HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE
ORLANDO, FL

Managed all membership accounts through software and Excel, including

but not limited to, all transactions, deposits, and reports.
Assisted all customers; guests; members and effectively resolved any
grievances, successfully fostering a positive impression of the organization.
Organized and conducted fundraising, community, and holiday events.
Taught community development program called, Smart Kids, Smart
Moves to members and parents.
Conducted tours of the facility for potential donors and members.
Gained ability to manage various tasks simultaneously within a highvolume and fast-paced environment.

Gabriela Ruiz