I am pursuing a position in public relations utilizing my experience in administration and background in psychology.

1. Cassidy Melendez
cassidymelendez413@gmail.com
471 Beech Street, Holyoke, MA 01040 | 413-273-4472
Objective: A position in public relations utilizing my background in administration and psychology.
Education: DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Studio Art Minor
Date of Graduation, May 2016
Off-Campus Study: Hampshire College, Massachusetts, January 2013. Enrolled in an
English writing course. Winter Termin Service, Northern Ireland, May 2015. Bridged the
divide between the Catholic and Protestant communities. Spring Break in Service, West
Virginia, Spring Break 2014. Traveled to the Appalachian Mountains for a weeklong excursion
to assist in the restoration of houses.
Relevant Coursework: Sociology of Family; Social Psychology, Abnormal Psychology,
Statistics for Behavioral Sciences, Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology,
Relationships with Lab
Leadership
Experience: Chapter President / Westerman Fellow, Best Buddies, Hubbard Center for Student
Engagement, DePauw University, Greencastle, IN, Fall 2013 – Winter 2015.
 Matched DePauw students to local Greencastle residents who have an intellectual and
developmental disability (IDD).
 Maintained communications between three separate overseers.
 Organized monthly events for all members.
 Handled finances, fundraising and met fundraising goal.
Committee Member, J. William and Katherine C. Asher Endowed Research Fund, DePauw
University, Greencastle, IN, Fall 2014.
 Assisted in the approval or denial of funding to psychology based projects.
Other
Experience: Sculpture Assistant, DePauw University, Greencastle, IN, Spring 2015 – Spring 2016.
 Assisted students with the execution of their work, practically and theoretically.
 Advertised for upcoming showcases.
Biology Laboratory Assistant, DePauw University, Greencastle, IN, Spring 2015.
 Filmed and edited a lab safety video.
Parks and Recreational Department Personnel, Holyoke, MA, Summer 2014.
 Organized physical and sporting activities with local residents.
Retail Assistant, Victoria Secret, Holyoke, MA, Summer 2014.
 Provided service and product information to customers in order to increase sales, handled
currency, assisted with inventory and restocked products.
Staff Reporter, The DePauw, DePauw University, Greencastle, IN, Fall 2012.
 Researched an upcoming play.
 Conducted interviews with the play’s director and actors.
 Submitted an article that advertised the play which was published in the newspaper.
Skills: Computing and Technology: SPSS, HTML, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Illustrator and
PowerPoint), Adobe (Photoshop and Lightroom), iMovie, Digital camera and 35mm camera
Certifications: CPR, AED & Basic First Aid; Orange belt in Hapkido
Language: Intermediate Spanish