GWEN McINTYRE
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EDUCATION American University (AU), Washington, DC Expected Graduation: May 2014 Major: Public Communication, Minors: Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies and Political Science Major GPA: 3.97/4.00, Overall GPA: 3.78/4.00 Honors & Societies: Dean's List, AU Abroad Mobility Scholarship Award Winner, AU Office of Merit Awards Early Identification Program, Public Relations Student Society of America Semester Abroad: American University of Rome, International Communication
Jan.-May 2012
SKILLS o Social media skills: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Wordpress, Pinterest, HootSuite, community management o Computer skills: Adobe Creative Suite, Acrobat; Final Cut Pro 10; Excel, PowerPoint, Word o Experienced artist with skills in painting, photography, graphic design, & other media RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE & ACTIVITIES Discovery Communications, Silver Spring, MD Feb. 2014-Present Animal Planet Social & Digital Media Intern o Research and create content for Animal Planet social media platforms to drive interest in shows o Brainstorm & developing a social media training course for talent including best practices on Twitter & Instagram American Resort Development Association (ARDA), Washington, DC Aug. 2013-Present Publications & Communications Intern o Utilize InDesign to create print ad for Developments magazine; Write blog posts for ARDA.org's “Insights Blog” o Conduct a brand audit to evaluate consistency across external communication channels o Edit, proofread, and research for Developments magazine including articles on industry policy and business o Work with PR professionals to compile four page “Around the Industry” news compilation in each monthly issue AU Peer Educators for the Elimination of Relationship and Sexual Violence, Washington, DC Aug. 2013-Present Peer Educator & Intern o Participate in semester-long training program on local and national sexual assault policies and procedures o Work with Network for Victim Recovery of DC to promote legal clinics that detail victim’s rights o Facilitate presentations for classes and student groups on dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking o Plan an expert panel, movie screening, and clothing drive for Domestic Violence Awareness month Phi Mu Fraternity – Gamma Delta Chapter, Washington, DC Dec. 2012- Jan. 2014 Executive Committee Membership Director o Taught effective communication skills in monthly recruiting workshops for 50-70 members o Lead a team of six to plan four Panhellenic recruiting events for 350 students and allocated a $8,000 budget New America Foundation, Washington, DC Media Relations Intern o Contributed to social media outlets by creating posts for Facebook and Twitter using HootSuite o Produced daily public media advisories and alerts using targeted contact lists using CisionPoint
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE o o o
Orientation Leader, AU New Student Programs, Washington, DC June-Aug. 2013 Personal Assistant, First Take Communications, Washington, DC Jan.-May 2013 Student DJ for show “Pos Vibe Emanator”, WVAU, Online Radio, Washington, DC Jan.-May 2013
Sept.-Dec. 2012
EDUCATION American University (AU), Washington, DC Expected Graduation: May 2014 Major: Public Communication, Minors: Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies and Political Science Major GPA: 3.97/4.00, Overall GPA: 3.78/4.00 Honors & Societies: Dean's List, AU Abroad Mobility Scholarship Award Winner, AU Office of Merit Awards Early Identification Program, Public Relations Student Society of America Semester Abroad: American University of Rome, International Communication
Jan.-May 2012
SKILLS o Social media skills: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Wordpress, Pinterest, HootSuite, community management o Computer skills: Adobe Creative Suite, Acrobat; Final Cut Pro 10; Excel, PowerPoint, Word o Experienced artist with skills in painting, photography, graphic design, & other media RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE & ACTIVITIES Discovery Communications, Silver Spring, MD Feb. 2014-Present Animal Planet Social & Digital Media Intern o Research and create content for Animal Planet social media platforms to drive interest in shows o Brainstorm & developing a social media training course for talent including best practices on Twitter & Instagram American Resort Development Association (ARDA), Washington, DC Aug. 2013-Present Publications & Communications Intern o Utilize InDesign to create print ad for Developments magazine; Write blog posts for ARDA.org's “Insights Blog” o Conduct a brand audit to evaluate consistency across external communication channels o Edit, proofread, and research for Developments magazine including articles on industry policy and business o Work with PR professionals to compile four page “Around the Industry” news compilation in each monthly issue AU Peer Educators for the Elimination of Relationship and Sexual Violence, Washington, DC Aug. 2013-Present Peer Educator & Intern o Participate in semester-long training program on local and national sexual assault policies and procedures o Work with Network for Victim Recovery of DC to promote legal clinics that detail victim’s rights o Facilitate presentations for classes and student groups on dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking o Plan an expert panel, movie screening, and clothing drive for Domestic Violence Awareness month Phi Mu Fraternity – Gamma Delta Chapter, Washington, DC Dec. 2012- Jan. 2014 Executive Committee Membership Director o Taught effective communication skills in monthly recruiting workshops for 50-70 members o Lead a team of six to plan four Panhellenic recruiting events for 350 students and allocated a $8,000 budget New America Foundation, Washington, DC Media Relations Intern o Contributed to social media outlets by creating posts for Facebook and Twitter using HootSuite o Produced daily public media advisories and alerts using targeted contact lists using CisionPoint
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE o o o
Orientation Leader, AU New Student Programs, Washington, DC June-Aug. 2013 Personal Assistant, First Take Communications, Washington, DC Jan.-May 2013 Student DJ for show “Pos Vibe Emanator”, WVAU, Online Radio, Washington, DC Jan.-May 2013
Sept.-Dec. 2012
