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    Erica M. Hammett is seeking a career in public relations. She has a B.A. in Public Relations from Virginia Tech expected in May 2016 and an A.S. in Social Science from Thomas Nelson Community College. Her internship and work experience includes designing presentations and events, promoting performances, drafting press releases, and assisting with registration and photography at various events. She also has experience in Wordpress, internal databases, and event management certification.

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    Erica M. Hammett is seeking a career in public relations. She has a B.A. in Public Relations from Virginia Tech expected in May 2016 and an A.S. in Social Science from Thomas Nelson Community College. Her internship and work experience includes designing presentations and events, promoting performances, drafting press releases, and assisting with registration and photography at various events. She also has experience in Wordpress, internal databases, and event management certification.

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    Erica M.

    Hammett
    13770 Falling Pines Lane, Lanexa, VA 23089 | 757.272.4376 | ericah16@vt.edu

    EDUCATION
    Virginia TechBlacksburg, Virginia
    B.A. in Public Relations; Hospitality & Tourism Management Cognate; Expected May 2016
    Thomas Nelson Community CollegeHampton, Virginia
    A.S. in Social Science August 2014

    RELATED EXPERIENCE
    Communication Internship: Montgomery County Chamber of CommerceChristiansburg, Virginia
    September-December 2015
    Designed and developed program and presentation for annual meeting for 400 attendees
    Contributed suggestions on event theme
    Served as photographer at several events
    Assisted with registration at annual meeting and other Chamber events
    Marketing Intern: Sandler Center for the Performing ArtsVirginia Beach, Virginia
    May 2015 August 2015
    Promoted events and performances by targeting audience to determine where advertisements would be successful
    and distributed rack cards and fliers to local establishments
    Compiled materials and outlined verbiage and format for website redesign active fall 2015
    Organized set up for weekly summer concert series and photographed event
    Drafted four press releases for 2015-2016 performance series
    Designed signs for silent auction prizes
    Attended staff meetings with executive staff to discuss general activities, what they have been working on and their
    plans for upcoming projects and events
    Public Relations Student Society of America: Event and Publications Committee at Virginia Tech
    August 2014 PresentBlacksburg, Virginia
    Attended PRSSA 2015 National Conference
    Created 30th Anniversary Reunion feature story for PRSSA Forum - Publish date: January 2016
    Produced branding blog post for Virginia Tech PRSSA blog
    Drafted press release for Comm Connections 2015 and 30th Anniversary Reunion
    Collaborated with event committee during weekly meetings to plan 30th Anniversary Reunion and Comm
    Connections
    Crewmember: Chick-fil-AHampton, Virginia
    July 2010 March 2014

    PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS
    Canon Virginia Inc., Newport News, VA Two- day job shadow
    Observed an interview
    Set-up for 250 special guests and monitored media check-in table for event attended by Governor
    Ferguson Enterprises, Newport News, VA Job shadow
    Discussed companys mission with director of Corporate Communications and met with Communication department
    regarding specific job duties

    SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

    Wordpress
    Neolane- internal employee database, sent out weekly e-blast
    Cvent Supplier Network CertifiedValid: November 2014 2016
    o Accomplished training and online tutorials for event management and meeting site selection

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