LACEY VEST

1111 Avalon Avenue #312 San Marcos, TX 78666 | laceyvest@gmail.com | 713-254-3478

OBJECTIVE

SUMMARY OF
QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

HONORS

EXPERIENCE

Seeking internship position with Edelman, utilizing public relations,

communications, social media and press release skills.

Experienced organizational leader with heavy attention to detail

Strong interpersonal communicator and proficient public speaker
Demonstrated ability to complete tasks under pressure and on time
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, emphasis in Public Relations
Texas State University San Marcos, Texas May 2015 Graduation
Minor: Communication Studies
GPA: 3.40
Relevant Coursework: Writing for Public Relations, PR Research, Mass Media and
Society, Editing for Clear Communication, Public Speaking, Media Design,
Persuasion, Organizational Communication, Media Law & Ethics

Deans List: Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2013

Intern
Young Life Houston, Texas
Summer 2014
Managed daily social media posts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Solicited to potential donors to meet fundraising efforts
Organized monthly events in community
Communications Intern
San Marcos Academy San Marcos, Texas
Spring 2014
Drafted 15+ press releases, most of which were published in San Marcos Daily
Record
Co-managed social media posts (Facebook, Twitter)
Collaborated with Communications Director on ads for TV, magazines
Officer
Sigma Phi Lambda
April 2013 April 2014
Planned, coordinated, executed three weekend retreats for the sorority
Lead weekly meetings for entire chapter
Part of a five-woman leadership team to oversee every event and meeting

ORGANIZATIONS

Communication Studies Honor Society (Lambda Pi Eta)

Roles: PR committee
Sigma Phi Lambda
Roles: officer, pledge trainer
Baptist Student Ministry
Roles: co-anchor for weekly news updates

REFERENCES

Shelley Henry
Communications Director, San Marcos Academy
henrys@smba.org
Kyle Boles
Area Director, Young Life
kyleboles@gmail.com

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