LeeAnna Saunders

saunderslb@vcu.edu | 980-875-0120 | www.linkedin.com/in/leeannasaunders/

Education
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture: Public Relations

Degree Expected: May 2015

Cumulative GPA: 3.278

Experience
ESPN
Runner (Freelance)

November 2014- Present

Transport crew and production staff between locations

Set up location for production
Perform administrative work needed for operations personnel

Virginia Commonwealth University Recreational Sports

Marketing Assistant

October 2014- Present

Write and submit press releases and notifications to University level media
Coordinate and implement the dissemination of marketing materials and promotional giveaways
Maintain a database of Recreational Sports events and programs, and contribute to social media
platforms
Maintain an accurate production log detailing project origination date, start date, completion date
and deadline

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Human Resources Generalist Intern

May 2014- August 2014

Conduct interviews of current employees and create content for internal communications
Provide support to recruiters, including travel to universities to implement strategic marketing to
students
Assist with the development and design of programs by conducting research, including internal
voice of the customer and external best practices
Contact external business partners to discuss implementation of existing practices within bank

Virginia Commonwealth University, Office of Development and Alumni Relations

Communications Assistant and Public Relations Intern

January 2014- August 2014

Research and create content for print and electronic communications, including magazines,
brochures, newsletters, e-newsletters, e-solicitations and websites for University office
Compile relevant event information for weekly/biweekly event email and blog distribution
Assist with the maintenance of offices social media pages
Take still photographs for publication in print and online

Skills
Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media Platforms, (including Facebook, LinkedIn,
Twitter, Instagram, ConstantContact and Hootsuite), Web Content Management System