RENÉ ALEXANDER MONNÉY

PHONE 650-464-4998 • E-MAIL RENEMONNEY@GMAIL.COM

EDUCATION

August 2005 – Present San Jose State University San Jose, California
B.S. Public Relations
Minor Business Marketing

Degree in progress. Estimated graduation date: May 2010

WORK EXPERIENCE

October 2008 – March 2009 theMIX agency San Francisco, California

Communications Consultant

Drafted press releases, email pitches, and blog posts for upcoming client releases

Researched media contacts to draft briefing documents for client and press meetings

Supported staff with logistical preparation for media tours

June 2008 – October 2008 theMIX agency San Francisco, California

Assistant Account Associate

Maintained the daily monitoring of media coverage for client, RockYou

Researched and submitted speaking proposals for RockYou

Assisted in writing executive bios, managing the editorial calendar, booking travel arrangements and planning staff activities

August 2006 – May 2007 University Housing Services, SJSU San Jose, California
Resident Advisor (RA)

Maintained community through hosting monthly programs, in the areas of social networking, effective communication,
healthy living and diversity

Acted as a campus resource, liaison to housing, personal mentor and mediator when needed

Responded to emergency situations and enforced UHS policies in a building of 300

Received approximately three weeks of training in the areas of communication and work styles, diversity, team building,
conflict mediation and emergency response

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Public Relations Student Society of America, SJSU
Treasurer, Fall 2008 – Present
Co-head the PR planning for Chevy Aveo5 Livin’ Large College Cab program, Fall 2008
Member, Spring 2008
Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Cal Zeta Chapter, SJSU
Scholarship Chairman, Fall 2008
Recruitment Chairman, Spring 2008
House Manager, Fall 2007
President, Spring 2007
Vice President, Fall 2006
Philanthropy Chairman and IFC Representative, Spring 2006
Pledged and Initiated as a member, Spring 2006
Shift Political Party for Associated Students’ student body elections, Member, Spring 2007
Leadership Today, diversity training program delegate, Fall 2006

OTHER SKILLS
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Cisionpoint and use of RSS feeds and Google Alerts
Introductory skills with HTML, CSS and Adobe Photoshop