Claire Palacio

(678)-517-0291
clairempalacio@gmail.com
clairepalacio.weebly.com

Summary
A public relations graduate with strong written and verbal communication skills and a passion to develop
and maintain relationships. A highly motivated, focused and organized professional with experience in
marketing, media relations, event planning and office management. Enthusiastic self-starter with a strong
ability to work independently and/or in a team dynamic. Deadline and detail oriented as well as eager to
complete any task that will propel my team and my clients to success.

Education
Kennesaw State University, December 2018
B.S. in Public Relations, Minor in Spanish

Professional Experience
Primrose School of Buford August 2019-Current
Administrative Assistant
● Part of the leadership and management team and responsible for the well being of the school.
● Initial point of contact for parents, children and inquiries both in person and by phone.
● Receive payments and keep up to date with our CCM and Kinderlime software.
● Assist teachers when needed, and respond to questions or concerns from parents.
● Help schedule events and guests for the children.

REMAX Solutions August 2019-Current

Office Manager, Contract to Close Coordinator
● Organize calendars and important dates for all agents.
● Create digital files for important legal documents.
● Keep up with sales for 10-99 purposes for all agents.
● Use FMLS to update listings, get the appropriate contracts signed and to mail out marketing
materials.
● Assist in easements coming from the city to assure city projects are done in a timely manner and
that individuals get paid for the use of their property.

Poston Communications June 2019-August 2019

Public Relations Intern
● Drafted press releases, pitches, and other media materials.
● Conducted research, create media lists using Cision and pitch to various publications.
● Assisted team in creating opportunities for attorney clients.
● Secured placements and developed relationships with editors and reporters alike on behalf of
clients.
● Positioned my clients at the forefront of newsy issues to give them valuable coverage, boosting
their ROI.
● Took our clients’ business development goals and created strategies on what issues and markets
they need more exposure in.
Claire Palacio
(678)-517-0291
clairempalacio@gmail.com
clairepalacio.weebly.com

Infinite Energy Center August 2018-December 2018

Marketing/Public Relations Intern
● Created a sales data sheet to keep track of sales and repeat clients.
● Organized and transferred files using Dropbox and Google photos.
● Wrote monthly blog posts for the IEC website on various topics ranging from behind the scenes
to how it works.
● Met with and directed press to their designated areas for events along with organizing and
setting up employee events and other local events.

EasyCare/Automobile Protection Corporation (APCO) June 2018-August 2018

Marketing Intern
● Content creation for the RV Natives social media platform and schedule posts via Hootsuite.
● Assisted in various marketing tasks, including LightRoom and Photoshop edits of posters,
brochures and other promotional materials.
● Attended the strategies and tactics meetings for current projects while also using Salesforce for
project management.
● Provided support for video production of products while organizing and preparing agent and
dealer events and creating competitor analysis using RealtimeBoard.

North Point Ministries August 2015-May 2016

Event Coordinator, Leadership Development Program Intern
● Planned and coordinated events for 1,000+ guests during holidays and Sundays.
● Kept the church store stocked and organized as well as coordinated weekly volunteers to help
manage the church store.
● Took part in the merchandise design planning.
● Served as the vendor contact.
● Purchased décor and decorated various rooms.
● Was a member of the content creation team for social media campaign strategies and tactics.