Amy Cronin

Greer, SC 29651/Columbia, SC 29205 |

(864) 350-9163 |
acronin@email.sc.edu

Profile
PROFILE
Self-motivated, energetic public relations student with customer-facing experience and a drive to surpass goals.

EDUCATION SKILLS AND TOOLS

University of South Carolina; Columbia, SC Polished professional and creative writing technique
B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communications Public
Relations, Business Admin. Minor Strong interpersonal skillsincluding oral/verbal skills
School of Journalism and Mass Communications Research and developmental project experience
20162017 Scholarship Recipient
Deans List, 3.5+ GPA
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud
SC Life Scholarship Recipient (Photoshop, InDesign), Microsoft Office (Excel), all
Member of Alpha Lambda Chapter of Delta Delta Delta; platforms of social media, and other technologies
Carolina Service Council Member Understanding of public relations and marketing
Collegiate Member of the Public Relations Society of America principles
(PRSSA)
Advertising and Brand Communication NYC Field Study Strong general business acumen
Maymester 2017
Conversational Spanish and Italian
Graduated with Leadership Distinction (GLD) in Global Learning
Florence University of the Arts; Florence, Italy Fall 2017

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Experi
experience
PUBL IC REL ATIONS INTERN
MPA Strategies; Columbia, SC December 2016 August 2017
- Prepared press releases for various clients
- Managed social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, websites, and blogs) for various political campaigns, causes and clients
- Updated and built press lists
- Garnered and maintained press and constituent relationships
- Monitored and promoted various advocacy initiatives at the South Carolina State House when in session

ST YL IST/SALES ASSOCIATE
Fabrik; Greenville, SC August 2013 - September 2016
- Implemented creative marketing strategies targeted at the Greenville community such as sales events, cause-related
promotions, and partnerships with other local businesses
- Planned and carried out various promotional events including fashion shows, benefits, private parties, etc.
- Managed social media accounts including Facebook and Instagram
- Provided first-class customer service and met monthly sales goals
- Increased number of recurring customers

INTERN
Meagan Warren Weddings + Events; Columbia, SC January 2015 - June 2015
- Completed comparative vendor research assignments and assisted with various vendor/client related projects such as
budget allocation charts, event timelines and layouts, etc.
- Contributed new ideas in meetings with potential clients and vendors
- Provided day-of-event support from set up to break down

REFERENCES
BROOKE ROWAN MEAGAN WARREN
VP of Public Relations, MPA Strategies Owner, Meagan Warren Weddings
336-324-6366 browan@mpastrategies.com 803-917-1716 meagan@meaganwarren.com

CHELSEA ELL IOT JENNIFER MUIR

Manager, fabrik Greenville Controller, University of South Carolina
864-313-2871 chelsea.elliot@fabrikstyle.com (803)-331-3777 MUIRJ@mailbox.sc.edu