Chantal Spendiff

chantal.spendiff@yahoo.com | linkedIn/chantal-spendiff
Education
Elon University May 2021
School of Communications GPA: 3.42
Minor in Public Health
Dean’s list: Fall 2019 – Fall 2022
Universitat Pompeu Fabra/CIEE, Barcelona, Spain Fall 2021

Work Experience
Dunn Pellier Media, Inc. September 2022 – Present
Public Relations Part-time
• Contribute to new business proposals
• Conduct research for effective positioning of clients within the health and wellness space
• Establish relationships with journalists, editors and producers
• Keep a constant pulse on current events and buzz-worthy news angles for timely client exposure
Dunn Pellier Media, Inc. May 2022 – September 2022
Public Relations Intern
• Wrote and sent pitches to key media contacts
• Supported the publicist team with in-depth industry trend research
• Researched health and wellness trends weekly based on our clients
• Learned and utilized Cision to create media lists for clients and publicists
Discover Books May 2021 – August 2021
Social Media Intern
• Managed, oversaw and created daily Instagram, Twitter and Facebook advertisements and graphics
• Developed and expanded community and influencer outreach efforts
• Implemented plans to identify target customers and convert fans into customers
• Developed brand awareness and online reputation by increasing the number of social media
following each month

Leadership & Activities

Internship Ambassador February 2022 – Present
Leader
• Collaborated with six other ambassadors to help assist students in their internship search
Public Relations Society of America February 2021 ­– Present
Member
• Engage with North Carolina and national communications professionals in various settings
American Advertising Federation March 2021 – Present
Member
• Meet twice monthly and participate in two annual visits to regional advertising agencies
Zeta Tau Alpha January 2020 – Present
Apparel Assistant
• Create and develop digital apparel graphics and manage apparel budgeting and costs