CAROLINE PARRIS

443-624-4909 | cparris2@liberty.edu

EDUCATION
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies: Advertising and Public Relations Anticipated Dec. 2015
Organizations: Ad Team, PRSSA, & Lambda Pi Eta Honors Society
90.9 The Light Radio Station Promotions Team Member
May -- Dec. 2015

CLASS PROJECTS

Created 2 spreads and a cover page for a student-produced magazine

Developed a campaign for local Ritas Italian Ice
Established creative strategy in a campaign for Pizza Hut

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Recruiting & Communications Intern
Smartronix Inc., Hollywood, MD
May 2014 -- Present
Earned a professional AIRS PRC certification in Recruiting
Produced material for company website and print resources
Coordinated vendors/events for corporate summer picnic event
Conducted research for a new corporate donations/sponsorships policy
Edited/formatted a press release before it was sent out for publication
Designed and edited a job opening advertisement for Military Base Papers
Created celebration event for five year tenure awards for 42 employees
Printed/bound/shipped corporate recruiting/marketing materials for trade shows/job fairs
Attended Job Fairs
Recruiting Intern
Dec. 2013 -- Jan. 2014
Smartronix Inc., Hollywood, MD
Conducted initial screen of resumes for administrative positions
Maintained documents and updated notes in Applicant Tracking System (Silk Road)
Conducted reference checks and employment verification for potential employees
Receptionist
Smartronix Inc., Hollywood, MD
Answered and directed corporate calls on switchboard
Administered safety and security protocol

June Aug. 2013

INTERESTS / ACTIVITIES
Liberty University
NCAA Division 1 Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track Teams

2011 -- Present

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Time Management
Ad Campaign Development & Social Media Management
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Power Point & Excel
Knowledgeable in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro & Acrobat