Samantha N. Stewart
"Everything you do or say is public relations." -Anonymous
Resume
Summary &
Objective
Highly driven, dedicated and passionately working towards my dreams. Seeking any opportunities and experiences that will advance my knowledge of the public relations, event planning and graphic design world and will provide me with the hands on experience necessary to succeed as a business professional.
Work
experience
Banquets, Suncadia Resort
June 2014 - present
In this position, my responsibility is to work with a team to execute events that include but are not limited to: weddings, meetings, conventions, retreats, board meetings, parties, and golf events.
In the banquet department at Suncadia Resort our main focus is to facilitate the guest's needs. There are many situations where an event will be prepared differently than how the group has expected or last minute changes and requests occur; therefore, as a banquet server it is vital to be quick on your feet and ready to react to any change that may happen. Working in the banquet department at Suncadia has provided me with outstanding teamwork, communication, customer service and problem solving skills.
Junior Account Executive, Central Communication Agency (student-run firm)
April 2014 - June 2015
Part of a nationally affiliated student-run public relations firm that uses PR, marketing and advertising skills/tactics to aid our clients. As a Junior Account Executive, I worked within my team and underneath our Account Executive to facilitate the needs of our clients. During my time with Central Communication Agency, I have put together press releases, fact sheets, media kits, email pitches, etc. on behalf of our clients in addition to conducting focus groups and hosting a media day.
Office Assistant, Central Washington University
August 2013-June 2014
Assisted current and prior students with requests pertaining to their records at Central Washington University including transcripts, enrollment verifications and degree verifications. Used customer service and communication skills to handle all requests via telephone, email and walk-in. Handled all payments required for requests and issued refunds if called for. Used Microsoft Office to input and process all requests.
Skills
Event Planning
PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Public Relations
Leadership
Public Speaking
Strategic Planning
Social Media Marketing
Professional Writing
AP Style
InDesign
Communication
Customer Service
Languages
English (native, proficient)
Spanish (elementary profiency)
Education
Central Washington University
September 2012-June 2016 (expected)
Currently pursuing my Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Relations along with a minor in advertising and specializations in event planning and crisis communication management. In my time at Central Washington University, I have participated in the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), Central Communication Agency, Intramural Sports, and the Book Drive for Ellensburg Elementary Schools.