Laura Elizabeth Townsend Jacksonville, FL - 404-405-2069 - letownsend4@gmail.com http://lauratownsendjax.wordpress.

com twitter: @Laura_Townsend Experience Social Media and PR Coordinator American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Jacksonville, FL Present

Promoted from Public and Media Relations Intern Developed and implemented social media strategic plans for the organizations and awareness campaigns Increased social interactions by 75 percent in six months Researched, wrote and edited press releases related to AACE initiatives, events and achievements Published articles for AACE publications including EmPower Magazine and The First Messenger distributed to more than 6,500 members and patients Organized all aspects of the Awards program for the 21st Annual Scientific and Clinical Congress including notifying winners as well as gathering background information, quotes and media materials. Researched, organized and implemented the development of a mobile application for the EmPower program Valdosta, GA 2010-2011

Web site Manager Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce

Created and updated online electronic newsletter archive database Enhanced site using HTML code to improve functionality, navigation and visual appeal Assisted with guiding members through creating personal websites within the Chamber website Valdosta, GA 2010

Communication Intern Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce

Assisted in the planning and implementation of Business2Consumer Showcase (mini tradeshow consisting of 20 businesses) Aided with logistics for Business After Hours Supported and attended Business After Hours (250-300 attendees) and Chamber 101 (20-30 Chamber members) Wrote, edited and researched seven articles for Progress Magazine that was distributed to 2,200+ people Initiated and tracked ad sales and ads received for Progress Magazine Composed and maintained weekly e-newsletters, weekly event e-newsletters and e-blasts distributed to more than 1,500 Chamber members Wrote media kits for the Mid-Year Membership Meeting (300 attendees) Coordinated radio interviews to promote new Chamber members

Relevant Skills and Activities Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Dreamweaver, Constant Contact, Snap Pages, QuarkXPress and SPSS Awarded Researcher of the Year for the Communication Department at Valdosta State University for 2011 Student Relations Chair for North Florida PRSA PRSA and Social Media Club member Education Valdosta State University Bachelor of Fine Arts, Speech Communication-Public Relations emphasis

Valdosta, GA May 2011