1. PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
Freelance: McLane Communications, May 2016 - Present
Mt. Airy, MD
• Create a brand identity that showcases my skills in a creative and inviting style
• Collaborate with clients to meet their business and personal public relations,
design, and social media needs
Public Relations Intern: Edie Brown & Associates, Jan - May 2016
Timonium, MD
• Promoted Feld Entertainment events to media personnel through
Constant Contact and other social media platforms
• Assisted with early morning radio and TV public relations, opening night media
parties, and effective delivery of promotional materials
Student Assistant: Student Engagement Office, July 2015- May 2016
Stevenson University, Owings Mills, MD
• Created flyers and planned events for student groups
• Assisted with the recognizing and rewarding students and student employees
for their hard work on campus
Assistant Manager: DRD Pool Management, Aug 2010 - Sept 2015
Locations: West Howard Swim Club, Mount Airy, MD
Hampton Inn, Owings Mills, MD
• Licensed Pool Operator, CPR Certified, and Certified by Star Guard
• Ensured safety of up to 200+ patrons and managed staff
Promotions and Special Events Intern: Art With A Heart, Sept - Dec 2014
Baltimore, MD
• Promoted events and workshops through written and verbal communication
• Fundraiser, product design, and store display
SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP:
NCAA Cross Country and Track and Field Athlete, Aug 2012 - May 2016
Women’s Team Captain
• Student Athlete for 10 competitive seasons
National Residence Hall Honorary, April 2014 - May 2016
Service and Leadership Co-Chair
• Planned the Stevenson Leadership Day
• Organized on campus and off campus service projects
Student Government Association, Aug 2014 - May 2016
Junior Class Council
Senior Class Council
Lambda Pi Eta, Aug 2015 - May 2016
Public Relations Officer
Honor Society of the National Communication Association
Advanced Event Planning, ECA Convention, Jan - May 2016
Logistics Chair
• Coordinated schedule for Stevenson University students
Relay For Life, Stevenson University, April 2014, April 15, April 16
Team Captain
• BizComm’s for the Cure: Second Highest Fundraising Team
Mission: I’m Home, Alternative Spring Break, March 2015 - May 2016
Student Leader
• Helped with the rebuilding efforts in New Orleans, LA
• Designed trip shirts and planned trip logistics
McLane Swanhart
16728 Frederick Road
Mount Airy, Maryland 21771
mswanhart@outlook.com
SKILLS AND COURSEWORK:
School Newspaper “The Villager” Staff Writer
Advanced Microsoft Office Applications
Adobe Creative Suite 6 Applications
Written and Oral Communication
Marketing and Management Communications
Social Media
Principles and Practices of Public Relations
Interpersonal Communications
Public Speaking
Photography
Advertising
Event Planning
EDUCATION:
Stevenson University, May 2016
Stevenson, MD
Bachelor of Science in Business Communication
Minor: Visual Communication Design
HONORS:
Who’s Who Among Students
ECA Convention Undergraduate Scholar
Lambda Pi Eta
National Residence Hall Honorary
MAC Academic Honor Roll
USTFCCCAAll-Academic
Dean’s List