M AG G I E M C N E R N E Y

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[mmcnern4@uga.edu] [maggiemcnerney.weebly.com]

EDUCATION
University of Georgia, class of 2017, BA
Dual Degree in public relations and Spanish language
Minor in communication studies
New Media certificate
Study abroad: UGA en Buenos Aires Spanish Immersion Program at the Universidad de Palermo in
Buenos Aires, Argentina UGA en Costa Rica Summer Program
Relevant coursework: News Writing, Graphic communications, public relations administration, public
relations communications, public relations research

COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE
PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN- [GLOBAL ESCAPES TRAVEL]
Athens, Georgia
Compose and publish blog posts to promote travel in areas around the world
Plan and execute special events (The Oconee business Expo and African travel, Inc. Safari
night)
Draft social media campaigns that revolve around unique travel topics each month

January
2016present

August
PROMOTIONS TEAM MEMBER [THE RED & BLACK NEWSPAPER]
2013Athens, Georgia
Present
Organize promotional events such as the annual housing fair, which hosts more than 30
housing companies
Distribute all mediums of The Red & Black (ROP, Ampersand magazine and seasonal guides)
Increased readership of the newspaper by more than 10 percent since 2013

MARKETING INTERN [GRUPO CALIPSO]

Buenos Aires, Argentina
Performed cold calling in Spanish to potential and current clients in Argentina
Contributed to social media campaigns (Facebook, Twitter) that focused on sharing articles on
software industry
Produced graphic design (posters, flyers) for both online and print to promote software

August
2015November
2015

PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN [UGA LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN INSTITUTE] January
2015-May
2015
Athens, Georgia
Managed all @LACSIUGA social media accounts (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) using
Hootsuite
Produced and sent out daily newsletter on the LACSI Listservs through Mailchimp
Designed brochures, flyers and infographics to showcase LACSI to the UGA student body
RESTAURANT RELATIONS COMMITTEE [UGA RELAY FOR LIFE]
Athens, Georgia
Elicited sponsorships and donations from surrounding restaurants and businesses
Planned and executed fundraising percentage nights, which raise up to $300 each event
Collaborated with all members of UGA Relay for Life to raise over $200,000 in 2015

August
2014-May
2015

OTHER EXPERIENCE
Server [J. Christophers Restaurant, Athens Georgia]
Suggested and assisted in events to promote new restaurant
Associate Trainer [Panera Bread, Marietta, Georgia]
Twice Awarded associate of the month

[September 2014-Present]
[September 2011-Janurary
2014]

SKILLS
Skills: Spanish language, Adobe Creative Suite (PhotoShop, InDesign), Social Media (Hootsuite, Mailchimp,
Instagram, Facebook, Twitter), Associated Press style

HONORS, AWARDS AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Public Relations Student Society of America Drewry chapter
Initiated member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, Beta Sigma chapter

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