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Emily A. Smith4711 Norwich Road, College Park, Md. 20740

Email: ESmith92@gmail.com || Cell: 201-696-5382E-Portfolio: emily92smith.wordpress.com

Related Coursework & Projects- Well-versed in public relations & communication theory, copy editing, public speaking and AP style- Actualized projects including news articles, research highlights, newsletters and executive

communications such as cover letters and public service announcements

Applicable Skills- Passionate, articulate writer and speaker- Skilled in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel and proficient in Adobe InDesign and PhotoShop- Proficient user of the University of Maryland database system- Avid and adept Internet user with special skill and interest in social media management and metrics

o Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest, Instagram, Wordpress and others

EducationUniversity of Maryland, College Park Expected Graduation: May 2014College of Arts & Humanities B.A. Communication || Track: Public Relations

ExperienceUniversity of Maryland Division of Information Technology Communications Assistant May 2013 - present

- Writes and copy edits articles for TechKnow, a newsletter distributed to the university community- Tracks media and manages internal publications and research related to the Divisions marketing

National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism & Responses to Terrorism (START) Communications InternMay 2013 August 2013

- Published more than 15 news and feature articles related to START research- Produced research highlights and informational materials for presentation to the Department ofHomeland Security and other government agencies- Planned and attended events including research roundtables and networking seminars- Updated the Consortiums website daily and developed and tracked media and publication lists

University of Maryland, Department of Communication Teaching Assistant January 2013 May 2013- Teaching assistant for Comm231: News Writing & Reporting for Public Relations- Participated in weekly T.A. meetings and assembled lesson plans and PowerPoints- Graded student projects and grammar assessments and regularly instructed class

University of Maryland, Undergraduate Admissions Public Inquiry August 2011 - present- Responded to phone and email inquiries from parents and prospective students- Liaison between both current and prospective students and admissions counselors- Welcomed prospective students and their families for tours and accessed application materials- Helped prospective students decide to enroll at the University of Maryland

ExtracurricularsPublic Relations Student Society of America, University of Maryland September 2012 present

- Serves on executive board as Membership Outreach Coordinator- Updates and maintains social media accounts for the chapter- Manages outreach on campus and to other PRSSA chapters nationwide

Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Delta Zeta chapter September 2011 - presen