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EDUCATION: Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL B.A. Communication, Public Relations Concentration April 2015 B.A. Philosophy, Critical Theory Minor 2015 Cumulative GPA: 3.9 Deans List (Fall 2011/Spring 2013), Presidents List (Fall 2012) FGCU Honors Program, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Order of Omega Greek Honor Society The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars From Ideas to Actions: The Anatomy of Entrepreneurship 2013

VANESSA L. FERNANDEZ

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WORK EXPERIENCE: Epic Public Relations Group, Alexandria, Virginia Summer Intern June 2013 August 2013 Researched, created, and curated content for Epic blog and social media (Twitter, Facebook, Youtube) Planned and composed press releases for clients Created media lists and content strategies utilized to pitch stories to various media outlets Monitored print and online press for 12 clients and related industries Developed and launched the How To Be An Epic Intern web-show with fellow intern New Student Programs, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL Eagle View Orientation Leader November 2011 August 2012 Participated in 15 training seminars aimed to develop leadership style and improved communication abilities Delivered university information professionally and creatively to new students and families Individually facilitated 50 two-day orientation sessions for groups of 15 students Educated and advised groups of 50+ students on course/major placement and registration, as well as life skills The Limited, Palm Beach Gardens, FL Sales Associate June 2011 August 2011 Maintained presentation of sales floor by simultaneously keeping fitting room, register area, and store display in order while assisting clients Improved support by suggesting items and tailoring wardrobe to fit client needs and style Increased client return rate by motivating purchases of The Limited card and communicating future promotions School District of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, FL Facilities Management Summer Intern June 2009 July 2009 Performed secretarial and bookkeeping functions for an annual fundraising event Oversaw facility library (preserved appearance, check-in/out logs, updated master list, recommended texts) Organized and updated facility employee training records; communicated training needs with supervisor Coordinated summer intern activities and events which included the annual Awards Ceremony Developed presentation for the Annual State of the Division Meeting CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Vice President of Program Development, Phi Delta Chapter, Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc. (2012) Coordinator/Visual Aid, Crossing the Bridge to Success: College Awareness Program for local youth (Fall 2012) Member and Creative Aid, A Step Above Perfection Step and Dance Team (Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Spring 2013) Mentor of 15 students, Latin American Student Organization Mentoring Program (2011) Model/Backstage Hand, St. Francis of Assisi Charity Fashion Show (4 shows, 2009-2011) CORE Design Editor, Renaissance Yearbook (2011) SKILLS: Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe Suites: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign; various social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr. Typing speed of 68 WPM. Familiar with HTML coding.

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