1. Margaret (Maggie) Jones
334-804-4191 maggieruthjones.wordpress.com mrjones6@crimson.ua.edu
EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Information Sciences University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL May 2015
Major: Public Relations Triple Minor: Biology/ Computing Technology and Applications/ Psychology
GPA: 3.75/4.0
SKILLS/ Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Percussion, WordPress, Prezi, Hootsuite
CERTIFICATIONS Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, FEMA Certified (IS-700.a, IS-100.b, IS-702.a), AED/CPR Red Cross Certified
RELEVANT
EXPERIENCE
HONORS/ President’s List
AWARDS Dean’s List
Emerging Scholar, Undergraduate Research Conference
Miss University of Alabama, First Alternate and Swimsuit Winner
Order of Omega National Greek Honor Society, Patrick W. Haloran Scholarship recipient
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Bama Swim School Outstanding Employee, University Recreation
LEADERSHIP/ Student Government Association, Homecoming Committees, Choreography; Service Projects
COLLEGIATE First Year Councilor, Internal Affairs Committee; International Task Force
ACTIVITIES Cardinal Key Honor Society, Secretary
Golden Key International Honor Society, Executive Board, Newsletter Editor
Phi Mu Women’s Fraternity, Philanthropy Committee
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), Public Relations Committee
EMPLOYMENT City of Andalusia Leisure Services - Lifeguard & Swim Instructor Summer 2008-Summer 2012
University of Alabama Aquatics Lifeguard & Family Night Staff May 2013-August 2014
Bama Swim School Instructor May 2013-August 2014
Future Alumni for Tradition and Excellence (FATE) employee Summer 2013
Event Concessions, Inc. VIP Tuscaloosa Amphitheater March 2015
VOLUNTEER Ketchum Mindfire Program
EXPERIENCE WVUA-FM – Playlist Disc Jockey; Specialty Show Host - TheNOW
West Alabama Boys and Girls Club
Secret Meals of West Alabama Food Bank
Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Public Relations Intern City of Tuscaloosa, Mayor’s Office – Communications Department May 2014-present
 Written and have had published news releases, quotes, statements and letters
 City of Tuscaloosa website designing, editing and execution
 City of Tuscaloosa social media development and analytics – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
 Attend council and committee meetings, ceremonies and presentations
 Created Tuscaloosa Police department infographic for parking zones
 Developed the Holiday’s on the River social media contest to increase followers
 Mayor’s Cup 5K for Pre-K planning, promotion and social media plan
 Tuscaloosa Regional Air Show crisis communication plan; website design; media kit; media interviews
 Help various departments within the City of Tuscaloosa on promotion, design, copy and edits
 Planning and participation for the WBC Heavyweight Champion parade and celebration
President, Design Director, Writer, Editor Platform Magazine January 2014-present
 Authored three articles and four blogs for publication
 Writing Team member: published and edited featured articles and blogs on website
 Social media promotion and scheduling of blogs and articles on Facebook and Twitter
 Design Director: consistently updated Pinterest account - increased following; delegate tasks for team;
website design; editorial bio photos; graphics for each article and blog; promotional poster and t-shirt design
Ambassador UA College of Communication and Information Sciences May 2013-2014
 Public Relations Committee member
 Created, designed and wrote copy for newly designed website
 Created social media content for Twitter and Facebook
 Gave tours to prospective students; answered questions from current students regarding the college
 Hosted communication college events and fundraisers; recruited students and promoted organization
Public Relations Chair Lambda Sigma Sophomore Honor Society April 2012-2013
 Planned Get on Board Day presence and distribution of flyers for recruitment
 Planned tornado relief service event with Mississippi State chapter
 Organized volunteers for the YMCA Golf Tournament
 Created and promoted Facebook presence
Assistant Public Relations Director WVUA-FM May 2013-December 2013
 Assisted in the design format and development of a weekly newsletter
 Controlled social media promotion for the radio station and my own radio show
 Planned benefit show that raised over $700; worked with local artists, venues and promotional design