1. CCUNNINGHAM
CARLY CUNNINGHAM
905.373.6391 carly.cunningham.c@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
EDUCATION
Public Relations Advanced Diploma Graduating August 2016
Durham College, Oshawa, Ontario
• GPA 4.8/5.0 (equivalent to 96 per cent)
• Educated in event planning, marketing, fundraising, media relations,
publication management, social media, web principles, electronic publishing
• Public Relations Advisory Council – Student Representative
• Durham College Public Relations Program – Social Media Liaison
Business & Communications (Two Years) September 2012 – August 2014
Sir Wilfred Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario
RELEVANT SKILLS
• Quick learner with strong organizational skills
• Ability to successfully manage all aspects of special event production
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Write and edit materials that convey key messages to various stakeholders
• Achieve team goals and targets in a fast paced customer service environment
• Creative thinker with an ability to offer fresh perspective and unique
problem solving
• Competent photography and design skills, with abilities in Adobe Creative
Cloud applications
• Strong public speaking abilities
• Knowledge of CisionPoint and MRG software to build media lists, monitor news
coverage and analyze results
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Public Relations & Administrative Director September 2010 – May 2016
Premiere Dance Cobourg
• Manage day-to-day operations of a busy dance studio
• Coordinate events and studio scheduling
• Primary lead for social media rollout including web development, website
maintenance and design
• Develop and design corporate materials while adhering to brand guidelines
Jr. Publicist May 2016 - Present
AB Co.
• Blog and social media content creation
• Media Monitoring
• Drafting copy for events and releases
• Event media management
• Researching new media initiatives and trends
• Participating in group brainstorms and strategy development
To obtain an engaging Public Relations position within a corporation, where I can
cultivate a positive relationship with clients, customers and the public at large.
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2. CCUNNINGHAM
CARLY CUNNINGHAM
905.373.6391 carly.cunningham.c@gmail.com
Marketing Team Volunteer July 2015
Republic Live
• Brainstorm and post creative content for social media
• Coordinate and run promotional team and contests
• Assist in managing the marketing activation tent interacting with guests
Public Relations Intern December 2015 – April 2016
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
• Prepare and implement a communications plan for the
“Annual Fund” campaign
• Design organizational materials including news announcements,
sponsorship packages and donor recognition profiles
• Provide staff support to all signature third party event initiatives
• Develop advertisements and news releases for media
• Perform website audits and updates
Managing Editor January 2016 – Present
Reflections Alumni Magazine
• Work one-on-one with the Editor-in-Chief
• Collect and edit feature articles, briefs and stories
• Manage copy control records
• Track story deadlines
• Chair weekly production meetings
Fundraising Chair September 2015 – May 2016
Durham College Public Relations Class Trip Committee
• Attend weekly meetings with other chairs to discuss fundraising progress
• Provide students with appropriate paperwork and assistance to reach
fundraising goals
• Create critical path documents, bi-weekly reports and debrief binder
• Offer working knowledge of event planning to all students in the program
• Ensure all event paperwork was properly completed and submitted
Student Representative May 2015 – May 2016
Durham College Public Relations Advisory Council
• Attend bi-annual meetings to convey the student voice to board members,
faculty and industry professionals
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Server, Lions Community Centre August 2010 – Present
Cobourg, Ontario
Parks and Recreation Employee, Town of Cobourg April 2015 – August 2015
Cobourg, Ontario
Team Lead Landscape Technician, Wentworth Group April 2012 – September 2014
Picton, Ontario
References and portfolio available upon request.
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