Resume - Laura Mcleod
Resume - Laura Mcleod
Resume - Laura Mcleod
McLeod
[email protected] 678-358-7410
420 Bloomfield Street, Athens, GA 30605
Education
University of Georgia, Class of 2016
Skills
Writing
Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
Social Media Marketing
Event Planning
Experience
Public Relations Intern at Kites & Ivy
January 2015-present
Work to increase brand awareness and social media engagement for this new business by developing email and social media
campaigns
Selected to be on the competitive Porter Novelli team for UGAs student-run PR firm
Work with contacts at Porter Novelli in Atlanta to research and develop a PR campaign for one of their clients, Junior Achievement
of Georgia
The Red & Black Publishing Co., Variety Section Staff Writer
August 2014-present
Pitch article ideas, research and write articles weekly that are published in the variety section of the newspaper online and in print
One of 50 UGA students selected to attend the Cannes Lions Advertising Festival in France as a student delegate
Participated in workshops, attended seminars and networked with top PR and advertising industry professionals
Researched ideal vendors through social media outlets, blogs and bridal sites
Communicated with potential vendors to help plan bridal shows hosted all across the U.S.
Active member of PRSSA, attend bi-monthly meetings and hear from various speakers
Serve on the event planning committee, help plan meetings and member socials
Served on philanthropy committee, helped plan a 5k race in the spring and a dinner in the fall to raise money for the Arthritis
Foundation
Served as assistant to the recruitment chair, helped lead chapter during recruitment and created a daily schedule of activities
Lead Wyldlife at Clarke Middle School and serve as a role model and mentor to middle school girls
Plan weekly club gatherings for the kids, including skits, games, music and a talk
Create weekly content for Instagram account to promote club and other events
Order of Omega
Fall 2014-present
Greek leadership honor society consisting of the top 3 percent of Greek leaders on campus
Fall 2014-present
Act as a role model to a 7th grade girl at Clarke Middle School and visit her once a week at school
CURE at UGA
Spring 2013- present
Serve on special events committee to help plan and execute two large events which raised thousands of dollars for orthopedic
surgeries for children in impoverished countries