Bradley University May 2012 Communications Graduate

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Headline: Bradley University May 2012 Communications Graduate
Name: Danielle K. McMillan
Email Address: dmcmillan@mail.bradley.edu
Current Location: Peoria, Illinois, United States

Preferred Job Category: Marketing/Public Relations

Personal Statement:
As someone with vast interests, I have been lucky to receive my Bachelors Degree in Public Relations, while having certified minors in Sociology and Creative Writing. My passions lie throughout marketing, communications and always learning from others. Having a diverse academic background and a willingness to work hard, I am confident I will be an asset to my future employer.

Education:
Bradley University- May 2012
B.S. Communications- Public Relations
minors: Sociology & Creative Writing

Professional Experience:
Bradley University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Peoria, Illinois August 2011 – present
Communications and Marketing Intern
• Supervise a weekly communication night where Student Admissions Representatives contact prospective students through various forms of communication and networking
• Meet with prospective students and families to provide information about Bradley University and the admissions process
• Conduct research about competitor universities by participating in college fairs and reviewing publications

Chicago Bandits National Pro Fast-Pitch Softball
Rosemont, Illinois May 2011 – August 2011
Media and Public Relations Intern
• Maintained website and updates of news stories, statistics and pages
• Engaged all fans at any public appearance and wrote summaries about events
• Executed social media and public relations plan for the summer and created copy and content for three different summer magazines
• Worked as team liaison and completed/managed various tasks as they were assigned

DKI Services Corporation
Wood Dale, Illinois July 2011 – August 2011
Marketing Intern
• Created an end user website targeted at generating leads for business
• Assisted in planning and coordination of events
• Created and updated brochures and emails for distribution
• Assisted in the creation, implementation and execution of social media programs

Bradley University Office for Fraternity and Sorority Life
Peoria, Illinois October 2010 – May 2011
Research Intern
• Participated in data collection and reporting on the history of Bradley University’s 110 years of Greek Life
• Created a comprehensive report and exhibit to be permanently displayed in the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center

OSF St. James – John W. Albrecht Medical Center
Pontiac, Illinois May 2010 – August 2010
Marketing and Education Intern
• Collaboratively planned and executed a bike helmet fitting expo at the Livingston Country 4-H fair with the Children’s Hospital of Illinois
• Analyzed and added data to the patient complaint database

Applicable Skills:
Functional in both Spanish and American Sign Language

Microsoft Office, InDesign, Photoshop, DreamWeaver

Other:
Sigma Delta Tau Sorority, Student Senate, Student Admissions Representatives, Student Body Housing Investigation Committee, National Accreditation Student Advertising Chair, Symphonic Winds, LINCS (Leaders Instilling Knowledge Through Cooperative Service)