Claudia Amand

425 Hillsborough St. Apt 4H Chapel Hill, NC 27516

OBJECTIVE
Journalism undergraduate student seeking public relations internship at a local organization or business to gain professional experience in careers related to field of study. Aims to obtain a position that uses strategic communication, social media marketing, and graphic design skills to creatively solve real-world problems in a trained and collaborative environment. Academic background includes double minors in Geography and Social and Economic Justice.

919.457.7611 amand@live.unc.edu claudiaamand.wordpress.com

EDUCATION
Holly Springs High SchoolHolly Springs, NC August 2006- May 2010 Graduated with honors Editor-in-chief of student newspaper, The Hawkeye (08-10) The University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC August 2010- May 2015 expected graduation B.A. Journalism and Mass CommunicationPublic Relations Overall GPA 3.557

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Baptist Health HospitalsMiami, FL June-July 2009. Corporate shadow for Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations. Ackland Art MuseumChapel Hill, NC August 2012-May 2013. Work Study student in the Department of External Affairs.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

The Cheesecake FactoryDurham, NC May 2012-currently employed. Server. Maggianos Little ItalyDurham, NC. October 2011-February 2013. Hostess. TJ Maxx/HomegoodsApex, NC. August 2009- March 2011. Sales Associate and Merchandise Coordinator.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Proficiency with Adobe CS Proficiency with Microsoft Office Proficiency with Wordpress Experience with viedo/graphic editing Fluent in Spanish (spoken and written) Strong writing and editing skills Strong communication skills Ability to carefully follow directions Ability to handle stressful situations Interest in public health Interest in community outreach

References available upon request.

Excellent time-management skills Strong work ethic