Brandon A.

James
11240 Model Circle West
Boca Raton, FL 33428
561.558.3672
Brandonjamesportfolio.wordpress.com
baj8@students.uwf.edu

Objective:

An entry level position in public relations.

Education:

Troy University, Troy, AL

Master of Arts, Strategic Communication
Graduation: May 2017
University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Arts
Major in Public Relations
Graduation: May 2015

Experience:

Pathways for Change, Pensacola, FL

5/2015-8/2015
Public Relations Intern
Responsible for monitoring social media webpages
Develop content to be displayed on webpages
Write press releases
Spinning World Records, Delray Beach, FL 5/2014-8/2014
Social Media Intern
Responsible for monitoring social media webpages
Developed content to be displayed on webpages
Create media contact list
UWF Admissions Office, Pensacola, FL
8/2013 - 5/2014
Admissions Assistant
Responsible for processing student application
Worked on file conversions and record management
Performed other office duties as assigned
UWF Housing & Residence Life, Pensacola, FL 8/2012 5/2013
Residents Assistant
Responsible for supervising 30 freshman student residents and
ensuring adherence to university guidelines and safety codes
Planned monthly programs to enhance residents campus
experience
Acted as the first line of communication for residents in conflict
and emergency situations

Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office, comfortable in Adobe Photoshop.

Comfortable in Macintosh and Windows based platforms.

Activities:

Member of the UWF Speech & Debate Team, 2013 2015

President 2014-2015

Awards &
Honors:

Bright Futures Medallion recipient

Finalist in several public speaking competitions during the 2013
2015 tournament season
References Available upon Request