This document is a resume for Julia Backus, a senior marketing and advertising student at Grand Valley State University. It outlines her relevant work experience in marketing, public relations, and game operations internships. It also lists her education, skills, and involvement in extracurricular activities. The resume demonstrates Julia's experience in social media strategy, marketing research, public speaking, and leadership abilities gained through internships and involvement with student organizations.

1. J U L I A
B A C K U S
B
R E L E V A N T E X P E R I E N C E
E D U C A T I O N
MARKETING / GAME DAY OPERATIONS INTERN
FLINT FIREBIRDS OHL | JAN 2016 - AUG 2016
VICE PRESIDENT OF CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT
GV PRSSA | APR 2016 - PRESENT
Member of Public Relations Student Society of America
since September 2015
Attended National Conference in INDY, IN - Nov. 2016
and ATL, GA - Nov. 2015
Lead philanthropy, social and fundraising events
( 8 1 0 ) 9 3 8 - 9 3 2 3
B A C K U S J @ M A I L . G V S U . E D U
J U L I A B A C K U S . W O R D P R E S S . C O M
PURSUING: MAJOR - MARKETING (BBA),
MINOR - ADVERTISING & PUBLIC RELATIONS (B.S.)
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY | 2013 - PRESENT
EXPECTED GRADUATION: SPRING 2017
S K I L L S
C O N T A C T
Senior at Grand Valley State University
looking to actively learn more about the
fields of marketing, public relations, and
advertising. So that upon graduation I will be
a prepared and competent professional.
P R O F I L E
J
www.linkedin.com/in/juliabackus
@juliabackus
@julia_backus
Hootsuite & Google Analytics
Social Media Strategy
Marketing/Research
Patience/Thoroughness
Microsoft Office
Blogging
Communicates Effectively
Leadership
Active Listener
Public Speaking
Ran promotions events, represent the organization in
the community at events, mascot handler, Assist fans
at guest services booth
Created & facilitated a more robust social media
presence through Snapchat.
SUMMER INTERN
GENESEE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT | SUMMER 2016
Created original content/handouts
Worked on projects for the Education & Learning
Department, projects to benefit the lead affected
children and more
Assist the superintendent
JOB SHADOW
GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS | OCTOBER 2015
Met with sales, operations, and marketing front office
teams (Matt Batchelder, John Hoffa, Marissa Malson)
Solidified an internship with the organization one year later
PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN
GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS | AUGUST 2016 - PRESENT
Press Box setup, distribution of media credentials,
reporting starting lineups and scratches, distributing
stats during intermission
Assisting post-game interviews, update the website
Write player Q&A's
V O L U N T E E R I N G
Humane Society of West MI
Griffins Youth Foundation
Kids Food Basket
GVSU President's Ball
United Way
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