Eric Dean is a senior at Wayne State University studying public relations and sociology. He is seeking a co-op or internship in public relations and has relevant coursework and work experience. His resume highlights internships in alumni relations and digital advertising where he created media materials and implemented PR and SEO strategies. He also has experience in payment coordination and is active in PRSSA and as a contributing writer.

1. ERIC DEAN
18445 Mendota
Detroit, MI 48221
313-580-6437
eric.dean6437@gmail.com
EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE
Co-op or Internship in Public Relations
EDUCATION
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
Major: Public Relations & Sociology, August 2015
Rank: Senior Overall GPA: 2.85 GPA in Major: 3.2
Related Courses: Public Relations Writing, Fundamentals of Public Relations, Public Relations
Campaigns, Theories of Communication, Organizational Communication, Online Layout and Design,
Journalistic Grammar and Style, News Reporting, Social Research Methods, and Research Methods in
Communication Studies and PR.
Computer Experience: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Publisher, InDesign, and Photoshop
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Alumni Relations Intern, DAPCEP, Detroit, MI, Summer 2014
• Assisted in the planning and implementation of PR strategies to gain alumni volunteers for future
DAPCEP programs.
• Created a media kit to help the organization obtain donations
• Created press releases, fact sheets, executive biographies, and briefing memos for the
organization.
Digital Advertising Intern, Advanced Internet Applications, Royal Oak, Mi, Nov 2012 to Mar 2013
• Wrote and published online advertisements for businesses and destinations.
• Created keywords and links for companies in an effort to attract new and target audiences to read
and learn more about the products and destinations.
• Implemented Search Engine Optimization strategies in the promotion of events and businesses in
the Metro Detroit area.
BUSINESS WORK EXPERIENCE
Payment Coordinator, Financial Education Services, Farmington Hills, MI, Nov 2012 to Jan 2015
• Process and audit customers reoccurring payments
• Provide customer support
• Duties include: Reviewing customers’ credit statements, answer questions on how to improve
credit score, prevent fraudulent activity, and finding and correcting payment errors.

2. ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS
Member, Public Relations Student Society of America, WSU Chapter, Oct 2014 to Present
Contributing Writer, The South End Newspaper, Wayne State University, Sept 2014 to Present
Interests include fashion PR, photography, music, and writing