Raquel E.

Lute
E-mail: Web site: Phone: Address: [email protected] www.roxielute.com 904.699.3769 411A 3rd Ave. S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32224

Objective
To secure a position in the communications field in order to integrate my public relations skills accomplishing result-driven goals

Education
University of North Florida August 2008 April 2011 Jacksonville, Florida Bachelor of Science in Communication degree with a concentration in Public Relations Florida State College of Jacksonville Jacksonville, Florida Duncan U. Fletcher High School Jacksonville, Florida Member of the National Honor Society Graduated with a 4.33 GPA August 2007 August 2008

August 2004 May 2007

Work Experience
Public Relations Specialist Renaissance Creative April 2011 Present Jacksonville, Florida Strategically plan and implement year-long public relations schedules Create and distribute press releases and media alerts Assist in all copy writing for advertising and public relations efforts Help create proposals for new business and campaigns Responsible for all event coordination Prepare quarterly reports for clients Work directly with clients to accomplish goals in an effective manner Social Media and Public Relations Intern Renaissance Creative January 2011 April 2011 Jacksonville, Florida Created and distributed press releases and media alerts Helped manage multiple social media accounts, such as Nemours, Cantina Laredo and III Forks Designed a variety of promotional materials Assisted in creation and coordination of all events Interacted in brainstorming campaign materials for new clients Public Relations and Business Development Intern Clements Publishing Company January 2011 June 2011 Jacksonville, Florida Assisted in promoting Americas Education Guide, a national school-related publication Coordinated art contests throughout the Jacksonville, Fla. area Created and distributed press releases Designed a variety of promotional materials to promote the publications and contests Helped copy write the entire publication targeted to each market

Public Relations and Development Intern/Specialist Childrens Home Society of Florida August 2010 December 2010 Jacksonville, Florida Created and distributed press releases and media alerts Designed a variety of promotional materials including flyers, postcards and brochures Assisted in volunteer coordinating Assisted in fundraising and event planning Helped coordinate the 27th and 28th annual Caring Chefs event Media and Broadcast Intern Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc. Summer 2007, 2008, 2009 Hartford, Connecticut Participated and helped coordinate all on-air pledge drives Gained general knowledge about the public relations field Edited film using high-end software Assisted producers coordinate on-site shoots and organizing productions Created educational documentaries to be broadcasted on PBS

Related Experience
Account Executive Blueprint Public Relations January 2011 April 2011 Worked closely with campaign director to monitor campaign progress and effectiveness Coordinated and monitored the assignments of team members Served as the liaison between teams and instructor Assigned tasks to team members and made to reach deadlines effectively Responsible for the overall writing and design of the final plan book and PowerPoint presentation Handled all event coordination and media planning Led pitch of campaign to client Vice President Public Relations Student Society of America, University of North Florida August 2010 April 2011 Jacksonville, Florida Assisted in the recruitment of new members Created fundraising and networking events Marketed and promoted all events Assisted in creating Spinnaker Newspaper advertisements Oversee all social media activity Communicated effectively to all members Handled all forms of public relations and advertising for the Chapter National Liaison Public Relations Student Society of America, University of North Florida March 2010 April 2011 Jacksonville, Florida Represented the University of North Florida nationally Assisted in selecting Executive Board members for PRSSA National

Memberships
Public Relations Society of America 2012 Hospitality Chair PRism Award Nominee Social Media Club 2011-2012 Public Relations Chair Jacksonville American Marketing Association

References

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