shannon figueroa - loyola resume jan 2017
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Shannon K. Figueroa1258 West Albion Ave.
Chicago, IL 60626708-208-4483
Seeking a communications internship that leverages and enhances my communications, organizational and technical skills.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills Outstanding and detailed organization skills Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as CisionPoint, WordPress,
Photoshop / GIMP / Instant Message, WiX Social Media / Digital skills, including card sorting for websites and photo editing
EXPERIENCE
May-Aug 2016 Paramount Public Relations Wrote press releases and pitches for multiple clients Managed the social media for both the company and some clients Wrote blogposts for Paramount’s blog
March 2016 Splash Magazine Wrote story about chorus and orchestra performance for entertainment publication
2014-Present Mixed Heritage Union (Loyola University) Created and developed a new student group for multiracial, biracial and transracial adoptees Produce advertisements and manage the organization’s social media
2013-Present Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority (Loyola University) Organize and promote philanthropy events such as raising $8,100 for a $6,000 goal in
Ladybug Olympics) Support sorority recruitment through advertisements
2013-2014 Empowerment Pipeline (Loyola University) Served in outreach program to students from Chicago Public High Schools Created advertisements for the college hosts students
ACTIVITIES
2014-Present PAWS Chicago Volunteered at PAWS Chicago, a humane society
March 2015 Federation of American Women’s Clubs Overseas (FAWCO) Communications volunteer at The Eternal Woman Conference in Rome while studying in
Rome, including recording speeches and providing audio-visual support2013-2014 Multicultural Learning Community (Loyola University)
Participated in different events and led discussions about social justice issues and diversity2008-Present Special Olympics
Volunteer annually to help with events
EDUCATION
2013-Present Loyola University ChicagoGPA: 3.58Major: Advertising and Public Relations
Expected Graduation: May 2017