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    Ashley Cockerham has experience in public relations, communications, and event planning through internships at GodwinGroup, the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Entergy Corporation. She holds a Master's degree in Public Relations from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Mississippi College where she maintained a high GPA. Cockerham has received several honors and awards for her academic and professional achievements.

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    Ashley Cockerham has experience in public relations, communications, and event planning through internships at GodwinGroup, the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Entergy Corporation. She holds a Master's degree in Public Relations from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Mississippi College where she maintained a high GPA. Cockerham has received several honors and awards for her academic and professional achievements.

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    Ashley Cockerham has experience in public relations, communications, and event planning through internships at GodwinGroup, the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Entergy Corporation. She holds a Master's degree in Public Relations from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Mississippi College where she maintained a high GPA. Cockerham has received several honors and awards for her academic and professional achievements.

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    Ashley Cockerham has experience in public relations, communications, and event planning through internships at GodwinGroup, the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Entergy Corporation. She holds a Master's degree in Public Relations from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Mississippi College where she maintained a high GPA. Cockerham has received several honors and awards for her academic and professional achievements.

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    Ashley Cockerham

    [email protected] Education University of Southern Mississippi- Hattiesburg, MS Master of Science in Public Relations, August 2013 GPA: 4.0 Mississippi College- Clinton, MS Bachelor of Science in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations, May 2012 GPA: 3.97/4.0 Experience GodwinGroup, May 2012- August 2012 Intern, Department of Public Relations Developed and managed social media content Designed social media promotions and giveaways Assisted with internal website development and maintenance Wrote press releases and media alerts Conducted market and media research for clients Calculated PR value and ROI for individual client projects Researched publications editorial calendars for targeted pitches Updated local print and broadcast media listings Wrote advertising copy for commercial broadcasting campaigns Mississippi College, January 2010- August 2012 Receptionist/Student Assistant, Department of Financial Aid Answered questions from students and parents Entered student information into databases Filed loan forms, scholarship information and tax documents Trained and assisted new student hires University of Mississippi Medical Center, August 2011- December 2011 Intern, Department of Public Affairs Wrote press releases, media alerts, feature stories and newsletters Edited newsletters for department managers Answered media calls and escorted media personnel throughout campus Helped organize press conferences and media packets Conducted interviews for feature stories Composed campus surveys to assess internal communication Planned campus-wide employee and grand opening events Served on committee to improve internal communication models

    Ashley Cockerham
    Mississippi College Scout, Department of Admissions, January 2011- December 2011 Facilitated campus tours to prospective students and their parents Wrote letters promoting the colleges academic reputation and social environment Represented the college during statewide student recruitment conferences

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    Entergy Corporation, January 2011 Completed public relations crisis training Responded and reacted to simulated press conferences surrounding an organizational crisis The Fleur De Lis Boutique, June 2010- August 2010 Managed boutique Conducted cash and credit transactions Stocked merchandise Assisted customers in selecting jewelry and clothing Awards Presidents and Deans List Scholar, 2008- 2012 Whos Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, member, 2011- 2012 Mortar Board, Cap & Gown Chapter, member, 2011- 2012 Alpha Chi Honor Society, member, 2011- 2012 Omnicron Delta Kappa, member, 2011- 2012 Lambda Pi Eta, member, 2011- 2012 Southeastern Journalism Conference- Research Writing award winner, 2009 Miss Mississippi College, 2011 Affiliations Public Relations Society of America, member, 2012- present Public Relations Association of Mississippi, member, 2012- present Public Relations Student Society of America, member, 2011- present Nenamoosha Social Tribe, Hospitality officer, 2008- 2012 Collegian student newspaper, contributing writer, 2011

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