WHITNEY C.

BARTELS
3330 Rosedale Avenue, Unit A •Dallas, TX 75205 • (913) 522-6533 • wbartels@smu.edu
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University Degree Conferred
May 22, 2010
Dallas, Texas Cumulative GPA: 3.66
Bachelor of Arts, Corporate Communications in Public Affairs

Double Minors, Business and Spanish (proficient)

SMU-in-Spain Study Abroad Program Fall 2008
COMMUNICATION EXPERIENCE
C. Pharr & Company Public Relations Fall 2009-present
Public Relations Intern--Addison, Texas
• Responsible for the management and organization of media coverage for 22 clients on a daily
basis
• Plaza Style: Wrote feature press release, assisted in planning, publicizing and raising $10,000
at the event
• Wrote client communication materials: feature press releases, award releases media alerts,
media pitches
• Developed a strategic public relations plan to pitch event (“Santa Days”) descriptor to long
and short-lead publications
• Compiled media lists based on client’s target audience using MediaAtlas and pitched news to
relevant reporters
Mustang Consulting Nonprofit: The Ugandan American Partnership Organization
July 2009-present
Student Consultant--Dallas, Texas
• Develop messaging and marketing strategies for future campaigns
• Advised improved donor relations via revised donor welcome letters and donor thank-you
letters
• Research and advise key donor groups for UAPO to target and fundraising events attract
target markets
The Women’s Museum: An Institute for the Future
Spring 2009
Marketing Intern--Dallas, Texas
• Researched target markets for museum’s traveling exhibits, compiled report of information
and contacted museums with potential of housing the traveling exhibits
• Organized and sorted data for over 300 donors to use for future contact
• Assisted in museum donor contact for “Stories from the Top,” helped with event preparation
and volunteer duties
The Make-a-Wish Foundation June 2008
Kansas City, Missouri
• Wrote press releases pertaining to wishes granted and involved participants
• Interviewed children, families and involved volunteers to compile “Wish Stories” for the
organization’s newsletter
WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE
Midland Loan Services Summer 2009
Overland Park, KS
• Reviewed commercial real estate loan files to classify loan documents
• Served on community service committee: researched local organizations to promote employee
involvement, wrote spotlights for current employees volunteering, communicated internally to
employees regarding service opportunities
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
2009-present
• PRSSA Secretary at SMU chapter
Habitat for Humanity 2006-
present
• Served as campus board member and volunteer
• Publicized for builds, encouraged campus involvement
Student Foundation 2007- 2008
• Activity Coordinator (2007): Planned bi-yearly campus events including Christmas celebration
and Spring carnival
• Booked entertainment, marketed events and promoted student attendance
ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS
SMU Distinguished Scholar 2006-
present
SMU Memorial Scholarship 2006-
present
Golden Key National Honor Society 2007-
present
Alpha Lambda Delta 2007-
present
Mortar Board National Honor Society 2008-
present