Chanel Cole

• (202) 560-3396 • ccole08@students.desu.edu • 139 Wellington Way Middletown, DE 19709
Objective

Passionate about obtaining a challenging position that will allow meaningful contributions, of acquired knowledge at university level as well as internship experience, to the organization’s success.

Education

Delaware State University Dover, Delaware        05/2012
Bachelor of Art in Mass Communication; Concentration Public Relations
Dean’s List 2011-2012
Relevant Courses: Micro Computer Applications, Public Relations MGT & Campaigns, Media Research Techniques, Public Opinion & Propaganda, Principles of Advertising, Communications Writing, Media Management, Organizational Communication, Public Relations Writing, Reporting & Writing, and PR Principals & Practices.

Relevant Experience
Kittybradshaw.com, Contributing Journalist Intern –Greater NYC Area     01/2012 -
• Writing and editing.
• Covering events and networking.

Mrs Delaware 2012, Intern Publicist – Townsend, DE                    11/2011–
• Coordination of events.
• Manages client schedule.
• Maintains social media platforms.
• Executes media pitches and press releases.
• Serves as spokes person; directing and coordinating all communication internally and externally.
• Builds and sustains relationships with peers and members of the media.
• Networking.

WJKS, Communications Intern – Wilmington, DE                           10/2011-1/2012
• Processed winner information and client payments.
• Assisted on-air personalities.
• Assisted with community.
• Aided with event coordination and promotions.
• Prepared and converted audio logs.
• Organized files.

The Cellular Connection, Wireless Consultant – Newark, DE      7/20120-8/2011
• Maintained strong knowledge of company and competitor products.
• Sustained storefront.
• Data entry.
• Conducted consumer follow-ups.
• Sent and received packages via US Mail.
• Operated office machinery.
• Achieved sales quotas.

Skills and Attributes

• Eager and willing to learn.
• Passionate regarding building and maintaining client relationships to maximize quality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, PeopleSoft, Visio, Final Cut Pro, MAC OS, PC, and more.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship, and analytical skills.
• Self starter; willing able to work independently and as a team.
• Extremely detail oriented.

Activities and Affiliations

• 2011-2012  Public Relations Student Society of America
• 2011-2012  Toastmasters
• 2011-present  National Black Public Relations Society
• 2009-2010  Republic of Fashion
• 2006-2007  Business Professionals of America
• 2006-2007  Student Government