CLAIRE THIEDKE

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EDUCATION:
Elon University | Elon, NC
Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications | Minor in Event Management
Honors: Elon Engagement Scholar, Arch Coal Scholar
Study Abroad: Florence, Italy
American Institute of Foreign Study
Richmond, The American International University in London
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE:
RVD Communications | New York, NY | Intern
- Drafted weekly media pitches and press releases
- Assisted with content development for clients social media feeds and blogs
- Built and maintained media lists via Google Drive and CisionPoint
- Researched for larger projects and administrative assistance
- Attended and helped out at client events

May 2016
Fall 2012 Present
Fall 2014

Summer 2015

RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Public Relations Student Society of America | VP Chapter Development
May 2015 Present
- Oversee chapter programming and development
- Establish & maintain relationships with the School of Communications
and University community
- Lead & encourage members to participate in Campus PR & Outreach Committee
Elon University Office of Admissions | University Tour Guide
- Represent the University to campus visitors
- Met one-on-one with prospective students & families to answer questions
- Scheduled prospective families for tours and performed administrative duties
Sigma Kappa Sorority | VP Public Relations
- Created and executed promotional events benefitting a local philanthropy
- Supervised & managed Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest
- Enlisted committee members to assist and work events
Elon Volunteers! Alternative Breaks | Coordinator
- Planned and executed all details surrounding a Fall Break trip to Asheville, NC
- Interviewed and selected 12 first year participants and 2 advisors
- Built relationships with local service agencies and set up visits and volunteering
- Facilitated morale, reflections and additional activities
OTHER INVOLVEMENT:
Spoon University | PR Team
Elon University of Advancement | Student Caller
Elon University Poll | Student Member
MEDIA & SKILLS:
Media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tumblr, Wordpress
Skills: CisionPoint, InDesign, Photoshop, Word, Excel, Powerpoint

April 2015 Present

Spring 2014

Fall 2013

Spring 2015 Present

Spring 2015
Spring 2015 Present