Amy Sheldon

8 Coleman Road, Hyde Park, NY

(845) 546-2152 Ashel005@plattsburgh.edu
EDUCATION
State University of New York College at Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, NY
Majors: Public Relations, Journalism: Multimedia
GPA: 3.86

BA Expected May 2016

INTERNSHIPS
The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command, Washington, D.C.
May August 2015
Communications Intern
Produced public relations materials including press releases and client stories
Assisted in managing professional Facebook and Twitter(@SalArmyNCA) accounts
SUNY Plattsburgh Admissions Office, Plattsburgh, NY
August 2014 May 2015
Admissions Ambassador Intern
Managed training and scheduling for 50 paid student ambassadors
Assisted in planning and executing large-scale recruitment events hosting over 500 guests
National Park Service, Hyde Park, NY
June August 2014
Education Intern
Created Jr. Ranger Program for Eleanor Roosevelt NHS
Assisted education officer with programs at three National Historic Sites
Dutchess County Tourism, Poughkeepsie, NY
May August 2014
Public Relations Intern
Wrote short articles and took pictures for the organizations website
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
SUNY Plattsburgh Dance Corps
August 2012 Present
Public Relations Chair
Manage all public relations materials for the team, including social media sites, @PSUDanceCorps
Practice multiple times per week and perform at campus events
Colleges Against Cancer
August 2013 Present
Relay Co-chair
Plan and organize all features of largest campus fundraising event
Helped run Relay for Life 2015, which raised $55,000 and had over 1,000 participants
SUNY Plattsburgh
Teaching Assistant
Reporting and News Writing
Grammar for Journalists
Public Speaking
Coaching Corporate Communications
PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America)
October 2014 Present
General Member
HONORS
Deans List; Member of SUNY Plattsburghs Honors Program; Member of Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership
honor society; Member of Alpha Gamma Sigma chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the national communication honor society