Chantell Thornton

7813 Parkview Rd.

Upper Darby, Pa. 19082
610-909-7908
chantell.t@live.com

Objective:
Assume an engaging position with a stable and profitable organization, where I can be a member of a
team and utilize my business experience to the fullest.

Education:
Hampton University- Hampton, VA
Major: Public Relations Minor: Marketing
Deans List 2011-Present
Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2015

Highlights:

Press Releases and Media Relations

Advertising coordination
Public speaking
Promotional Campaigns
Courses taken in Media in Multicultural Society, Media Ethics/Writing, Visual Media, Reporting
and News Writing and Principles of Public Relations
Execution of special programs/events

Internship Experience:
Jenna
Communications
May 2014-August 2014
Public Relations Intern

PR

Firm

Philadelphia,

PA

Managed all media, press and public relation issues.

Scheduled and coordinated speaking engagements, appearances, photo shoots, and other
special events.

Wrote press releases and searched for press clippings.

Assisted with mailings and print production.

Created interview preparation materials.

Compiled contact lists and updated databases.

Worked with management to identify trends and developments that might influence PR
strategies.

Monitored and maintained companys social media accounts- Twitter, Facebook, etc.

Volunteer Experience:
Boys
and
Girls
February 2013-March 2014
Mentor

Club

of

America

Hampton,

VA

Mentored and engaged in a variety of activities in group settings, such as playing games and
sports, doing homework and art projects, sharing general life experiences with other
mentors/mentees.

Acted as sounding board for ideas/concerns about school/career choices; provide insights into
possible opportunities.

Tutored members in a variety of school subjects.

Coordinated afterschool programs and activities.

Created flyers and electronic announcements for marketing.

Private
March 2010-Present

Tutor

Philadelphia,

PA

Work one on one with elementary students on subjects including Math, Spelling and Spanish.

Prepare students for weekly exams, Spelling Bee Contests and TerraNova testing.

K.A.P.P.A House Philadelphia, PA

2009-December 2010
Mentor/Event Planner

January

Mentored and tutored inner youth from low-income housing in Philadelphia.

Advised students in the ways of good citizenship, teaching the skills of democracy, planning
events, working in a team, and helping others.

Coordinated the Annual Thanksgiving Drive/Christmas Toy Drive.

Generated all marketing materials for annual events such as flyers, banners and newsletters.

Affiliations:

Member
of
PRSSA,
September 2011-Present

Public

Relations

Student

Society

of

America