Christina Connolly

3 Wynwood Court, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 609-558-7420 c.connolly096@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE

Hard working communication student with a positive attitude and enthusiastic work ethic hoping to attain
an internship in the Public Relations industry to contribute to publicity and branding efforts and gain
experience in the field.

EDUCATION

University of Maryland, College Park Anticipated 2018

Bachelor of Arts, Communication Major (PR)
GPA: 3.58

Completednewswritingcourse,nowwellversedinpressreleases,deadlinewritingandAPstyle
Completedpublicrelationstechniqueandresearchcourses
Completedeventplanningseminar

EXPERIENCE

Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center January 2017-present

Event and Marketing Intern

Promoting events though social media and written communication
Coordinating alumni outreach programs
Participating in the execution of Riggs Center affairs such as weddings, galas and guest speaker
events.

United States Congress, Honorable Mark Sanford May-August 2016

Intern

Contacted South Carolina constituents to address local and national policy concerns
Tracked and logged media coverage of Mr. Sanford
Researched information for legislative action and recommendations for the legislative staff.

Darden Restaurants Inc. June 2015-January 2016

Server
Initial hire of start up restaurant Bahama Breeze

SKILLS

Social Media, Mac OS X, Microsoft Office, Excel, InDesign & Photoshop.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Member of Kappa Delta Sorority February 2015-present

 Vice President of Community Service Assistant, Photography Appointed Officer