1. ADDISON DALTON
Post Office Box 1268    828.883.9455 home
Brevard, NC 28712 addison.dalton@gmail.com 828.712.4637 cell
Seeking PUBLIC RELATIONS / JOURNALISM Entry . . .
2008 PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN | 2008/2009 LAW INTERN | 2006 NEWSPAPER WRITER INTERN
lient-focused Public Relations/Journalism graduate attuned to meeting and surpassing the highest
expectations of customers for quality service delivery and responsiveness. Top training in public relations and
communication, combined with real-world experience in legal, newspaper, political, sports, and country club
arenas, underscores inherent capacity to approach client needs assessment and problem resolution confidently,
communicate solutions professionally, and apply creative skills (in print and verbally) to change perceptions of
product, service, or organization. Work tirelessly to ensure that clientele are satisfied with service or product.
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Eager, quick, and able student of new information and skills. Collaborative,
versatile team player; easy conversationalist. Meticulous attention to detail.
Speak, read, and write French with some fluency.
Technical proficiency: MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher),
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), use of social tools
(Twitter, Facebook) as PR/advertising devices.
Willing to travel and relocate.
…you will quickly discover that he knows how to hit the ground running and make positive contributions from day one.
–Napoleon Byers, Assistant Professor, UNC School of Journalism & Mass Communication
EXPERTLY TRAINED IN
 Professional Problems & Ethics  Public Relations Campaigns  News & Corporate Writing
 Public Relations Writing  Business & Media  Graphic Design
 Public Information Strategies  Public Relations Principles  Professional Presentation
 Economics Mass Communication Law  Federal & State Government  Public Speaking
 Client Relations  Creativity & Perspective  Research
EDUCATION | TRAINING
B.A., Journalism (concentration in Public Relations), December 2009
University of North Carolina School of Journalism & Mass Communication-Chapel Hill
 Dean’s List, 1 semester
Independent/Research Projects included:
 Racial Stratification in America and Its Role in U.S. Schools
 PR campaign for Susan G. Komen for the Cure—
Selected by team to hold conduct (mock) press conference; designed media kit for press.
INTERNSHIPS | EXPERIENCE
MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL, Durham, NC/Chapel Hill, NC September-December 2008
In-Class Intern, Public Relations Campaigns
What sets apart the very best in my
field? One’s ability to manage a crisis
and ability to adapt. The world is
changing every day, with varying
strategies for varying entities. The best
people in the field are those who can
handle the evolution.
I will be there early and leave late.

2. In a test of teamwork as well as talent, assigned to 4-person team in capstone class (in one of top, toughest programs
in U.S.), tasked with creating a PR Campaign for a Minor League Baseball division in Durham.
 Initial imperative was to survey Durham residents on knowledge/opinions of MLB and conduct extensive historical
research to provide basis for matching creative ideas into Durham/MLB reality. In the process, discovered my
knack for convincing people to do surveys even if they were hesitant.
 Provided creative tactics and strategies to team, producing an extensive, in-depth written campaign that adhered
relentlessly to budget. Selected by team to present campaign before Durham MLB representatives and PR
professionals.
COALITION TO STOP GUN VIOLENCE, Washington DC/Chapel Hill, NC January-May 2008
In-Class Intern, Public Relations Writing
Assigned to a nonprofit, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Washington, DC, supporting an agenda to reduce
firearm death and injury (with 6 full-time and 2 part-time staff, coalition worked closely with other organizations).
Conferenced by phone with Washington HQ once a week.
 Drafted news releases for Supreme Court Rulings in Heller v. District of Columbia.
 Performed communication audit; assisted in development of fact sheet and examples of public service
announcements and letters to editors; created a client portfolio.
 Brought online social networking experience to assist with Coalition’s Facebook page and Web site.
OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER, NC DISTRICT 29B, Brevard, NC Summers 2008 & 2009
Law Intern
A total immersion in the processes of a public defender/law office. Assisted legal research; sat in on client meetings
and took notes for attornies. Observed district court proceedings, garnering the personal information of those who
qualified for a public defender and setting up their appointments. Organized cases in databook. Handled some
courtroom leg work.
THE TRANSYLVANIA TIMES, Brevard, NC Summer 2006
Staff Writer/Intern
Worked under one writer at locally owned, hometown newspaper distributed twice a week throughout Transylvania
County. Assigned new tasks every week: interviewed people, took photographs, and wrote stories; completed man-on-
the-street random interviews. Assisted layout of Arts & Music section. As easily the youngest person in the office,
acted as sounding board for certain topics. Researched archives for editor. Contributed useful story ideas for feature
pieces.
HOPE VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB, Durham, NC Fall 2009
Bag Room Attendant
Reported directly to 2 Assistant Pros (no Head Pro at the time) at exclusive country club established in 1928 with
primarily professional members. Tasked with the mission to serve members and ensure their excellent, smooth
experience. Accountable for a clean and clear (of balls) driving range, washing/storage of golf clubs, bringing out golf
carts as needed. Closed and locked the club in the evening.
 Developed a cordial rapport and a positive impression with all members, always willing to go the extra mile to assist
them in any capacity possible. Never late for work; took pride in doing the job well. (I’ll admit it—I love golf.)
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