JULIA BALZER

326 W Front Street, Perrysburg, OH 43551 Mobile: (419) 376-6957 E-mail: jbalzer@umd.edu
linkedin.com/in/Julia-Balzer

EDUCATION
University of Maryland, College Park, MD Graduation Expected May 2019
Intended Bachelor of Arts, Architecture GPA:3.89
Intended Bachelor of Arts, Communication: Concentration in Public Relations
University Honors Student: Selective four-year living-learning program developed for academically outstanding students
with specialized honors courses and requirements above the typical course load.
Relevant Coursework:
ARCH171: Gain understanding in design principles, design processes and architectural software (CAD,
InDesign, Photoshop)
ART110: Develop sketches for interior layouts
ARCH200: Create architectural representation through physical and digital media design
ARCH225: Generate sketches of significant historical, international architecture

WORK EXPERIENCE
University Career Center & The Presidents Promise College Park, MD
Peer Career Educator August 2016-Present
Revise up to 10 student resumes per week in addition to providing resources pertaining cover letters, career and
internship search strategies and interviewing techniques
Coordinated and executed a Digital Identity Within Social Media workshop

Residence Life at University of Maryland College Park College Park, MD

Community Assistant August 2015-Present
Address problems that pose a threat to safety to 400+ students a week
Engage with customers to gain an understanding of their perspective or problems
Audit over 1,000 campus keys and mail services
Named Most Valuable Community Assistant of the Year for demonstrating outstanding work ethic, customer
service and organizational skills

Clyde Group Washington, D.C.

Junior Associate (Intern) February 2016-May 2016
Researched and create press lists to increase communication and engagement with client marketing
Designed social media strategies on Facebook, Website and Instagram for multiple clients to target and increase
engagement with the brands

Healing Lifestyles and Spas Washington, D.C.

Social Media Intern January 2016-August 2016
Developed and implement company-wide social media and marketing strategy for a magazine specializing in
health and beauty articles
Managed Instagram and Pinterest Accounts to reflect company brand and increase customer awareness and
engagement gaining 100+ followers

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with moderate video editing skills in iMovie
Proficient in InDesign
Elementary proficiency in CAD, Rhino, Photoshop
Emerging conversational proficiency in Mandarin Chinese