Mollie Higgins

4500 College Ave, College Park, MD 20740

570-369-3951 * mhiggin2@terpmail.umd.edu
EDUCATION
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Philip Merrill College of Journalism
B.A., Major in Journalism, Specializing in Multiplatform Expected Graduation 2018
Relevant Coursework: News Writing and Reporting, Grammar for Journalists; Journalism
History, Roles and Structures; Introduction to Public Relations; Academic Writing; Spanish.
Honors and Awards: Deans List (Fall 2014), National Society of Leadership and Success
(Fall 2016)

MARKETING EXPERIENCE
Kendra Scott, Bethesda, MD
Associate (April 2016 September 2016)
Approach customers and initiate conversations to determine buying preferences
Informed customers of all promotions or events to increase brand awareness
Followed latest trends in order to provide up-to-date information to customers
University of Maryland Football Recruiting Staff, College Park, MD
Recruiting and Social Media Intern (March 2016 present)
Interact with recruits in the office and during different recruiting events
Assist the recruiting staff with general upkeep and daily tasks

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA
Summer Intern (June 2015 August 2015)
Worked with Vice President of Marketing and third party data collection firm to plan and
execute two 50/50 raffles that raised nearly $40,000 benefitting the Childrens Hospital at
Lehigh Valley Hospital Network
Trained and supported nearly 50 volunteers (twice), and worked directly with the Major Gifts
Operator
Assisted customers in planning their personal experience at the track over the phone, through
e-mails and in person
Alpha Xi Delta Sorority, College Park, MD
Philanthropy Chair (December 2015 December 2016)
Coordinate 5k, which raised over $25,000 last year, to raise money to help support Autism
Speaks
Develop and maintain a regular schedule of philanthropy events to raise awareness for autism
Organize sorority members into committees and manage member responsibilities
Evaluate events to insure continuous improvement and productivity
Public Relations Committee - Member (March 2015 - present)
Assist in publicizing our chapter and philanthropy
Work on a committee of other members to help plan events
Public Relations Student Society of America, College Park, MD
Member (February 2016 - Present)
Develop professional relationships through networking with peers and alumni network

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Familiar with Photoshop, Adobe, and Illustrator
Limited experience with Salesforce