AMANDA PAULL

260 Old Post Road · Northbrook, IL · 60062

(224) 234-1030
Amandapaull22@gmail.com
Digital Portfolio: http://amandapaullportfolio.weebly.com

EDUCATION
University of Maryland, Bachelor of Arts in Communication on Public Relations track, Minor: Spanish Language and Culture 3.74/4.0 GPA
College Park, MD Expected Graduation: May 2018
 Awarded Academic Honors and Dean’s List- Fall 2014- Fall 2018
 Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Order of the Lapis
 Relevant Coursework: News Writing, News Editing- PR, PR Techniques, Research Methods in Communication, New Media Writing

Universidad de Sevilla January-May 2017

Sevilla, Spain
 Lived with a host family for full immersion in the Spanish culture and language
 Studied international communication and completed my Spanish Minor
 Traveled throughout Europe to experience new cultures

WORK EXPERIENCE
Public Relations Intern, Polished Pig Media January 2018-Present
Washington, DC
 Conducted research projects for food, travel and hospitality clients
 Assisted with press outreach, media relations, event coordination and administrative tasks
 Monitored and clipped all media coverage using Meltwater, Google Analytics, MuckRack, Cision and NewsWhip
 Identified and fostered media contact relationships

Consumer Public Relations Intern, Zeno Group

Chicago, IL June-August 2017
 Acted on four consumer teams: EcoTools, Real Techniques, Elkay Manufacturing and Sears
 Drafted media lists, media pitches, media alerts, client notes, fact sheets, backgrounders and run of shows
 Contributed to and collaborated in strategic PR activation and campaign brainstorm meetings
 Researched and drafted trend reports for teams to ensure teams were up-to-date with relevant trends in the industry
 Planned logistics for all events involving influencers and compiled event materials for account executives and clients

Administrative Member and Senior Counselor, Camp Apachi June 2014-August 2016
Northbrook, IL
 Coordinated communication between 150 campers and families
 Exhibited productive co-worker relationships through open communication

ACTIVITIES
Executive Vice President of Sigma Delta Tau, Alpha Theta Chapter
College Park, MD January-May 2016
 Collaborated with 15 other executive board members to manage a sorority of 150 women
 Coordinated and executed programs that fulfilled twelve Chapter Expectations as outlined by the Panhellenic Association
 Led the 16 women of Sigma Delta Tau’s General Board, who were responsible for planning chapter-wide events
o Elected as the Historian on the Public Relations Committee
o Chosen as the Head of the Public Relations committee for the new member class

Member of the University of Maryland’s Public Relations Student Society of America September 2015-Present
 Attend meetings and networked with other public relations majors and professionals
 Participated in large public relations events such as the Grunig Gala, speed-mentoring and networking opportunities

SKILLS
 Language: Intermediate level of Spanish
 Writing: Public Relations writing (press releases, fact sheets, media advisories, press kits, brochures, pitch letters, backgrounders,
speeches), journalism writing (hard news, feature news, op-ed, letter to the editor)