LIA COLLEN

6205 Lilac Bush Lane, Clarksville, MD 21029 443-878-5351 liacollen@gmail.com

Education
B.A. Communication, B.A. Government and Politics
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Deans List
Overall GPA 3.48

Anticipated May 2017

Related Courses
News Writing and Reporting for Public Relations
August December 2014
Wrote multiple publications including a press release, profile feature and news articles
Media, Self, and Society College Park Scholars Program
August 2013 Present
Selected for limited enrollment program based on academic achievement and community
leadership
Researched and wrote a nine page paper on media theory in gender stereotypes

Related Experience
Communications Committee Member
August 2014 Present
Primannum Honor Society
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Create and publish the Primannum Honor Societys monthly newsletter that reaches 500+
students
Research Consultant
June August 2014
Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake
Columbia, MD
Mined the Internet for websites to create a database with 240+ resources for clients
Coordinated participation in state-wide events to promote the organization
Office Assistant
August 2013 May 2014
University of Maryland Office of Residential Life
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Scheduled student/faculty appointments
Prepared price reports and provided general office support

Activities
Public Relations Student Society of America
Phi Sigma Pi Co-ed Honors Fraternity
Undergraduate Communication Association

Skills
Experience with iMovie, Microsoft Office, WordPress, Adobe InDesign

Elementary proficiency in French