Passionate. Ambitious. Dedicated.
Andrea Oswald 2916 S Stuart St. Denver, CO 80236 Phone: (720) 323-4892 E-mail: andrealynnoswald@gmail.com Online Portfolio: www.andreaoswald.org
Objective Dedicated, diligent, and optimistic young professional seeking to offer my education and experience in the field of public relations and advertising.
Skills • • • •
Proficient in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Apple Software Mac OS X Experience in Management of social media sites and web communication Knowledge of promotional tactics, including marketing development for advertising campaign Competent in research techniques
Education University of Colorado Denver, CO Bachelors of Arts, Communication, Minoring in Sociology with Magna Cum Laude Honors
2009- May 2011
Internship Experience Marketing Intern, Live Nation, Denver, CO Spring 2011 • Singlehandedly brainstormed, researched and created effective Enter-to-Win contests for 5 Live Nation shows. • Created, organized and distributed 30 advertising packets for concert artists, tours, sponsorship and Live Nation members. • Produced and managed all marketing promotional ticket orders, recaps, trackers and audits for all Live Nation shows • Assisted in creating and editing radio onsite memos for upcoming concerts
Relevant Courses • •
Principles of Advertising Principles of Public Relations
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Business & Professional Speaking Mass Communication
Relevant Projects •
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Principles of Advertising- Developed advertising campaign for the Children’s Hospital Center for Cancer and Blood Disease. Campaign includes market research and analysis, print, radio, and TV advertisements, as well as campaign website. Principles of Public Relations- Created a press release for the non-profit Learning Landscapes, and their work to develop local Denver playgrounds.
Certifications •
Forty hours of training in the field of Mediation
Relevant Experience Sales Associate, New York & Company, Lakewood, CO • Provide notable customer service by assisting 20-25 customers needs each shift • Singlehandedly meets and exceeds monthly credit goals by a 5.5% conversion • Mentor new hires in company procedures pertaining to register usage resulting in 30% increase in register efficiency • Created and gained awareness for local St Jude Children’s Research Hospital with an average transaction donation of $5.00
2009-Present
Volunteer Experience Challenge Denver, Volunteer •
Mentor young adults through Challenge Day workshop
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Educate students and faculty about the mission to reduce bullying and oppression
Fall 2010- Present