Michelle Malinger is seeking a public relations or media position that interacts directly with the community. She has a 4.0 GPA and will graduate in December 2013 with a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations and a minor in Theater from Salisbury University. She has worked various jobs including as a key sales associate and assistant manager at Piercing Pagoda, a student writer at Salisbury University, and an account executive at Draper Digital Media where she increased responsibilities. She also has honors and activities including membership in Lambda Pi Eta Communication Arts Honor Society and volunteering with theater programs.

1. Michelle Malinger
23254 Paul Benton Circle, Deal Island, MD, 21821—410-713-5913—mcmalinger@gmail.com
Objective
A public relations or media position that interacts directly with the community
Education
Candidate for Bachelor of Arts December 2013
Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD
Major: Public Relations, Minor: Theater
Worked 20-30 hours per week while studying full time.
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Associate of Arts degree May 2011
Wor-Wic Community College, Salisbury, MD
Major: General Studies
Honors Program Graduate, Commencement Speaker
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Relevant and Work Experience
Key Sales Associate/Assistant Manager Feb 2011- Present
Piercing Pagoda, Salisbury, MD
 Generated positive customer service, trained employees in company policies, verbally promoted sales, developed
jewelry storage system, tracked inventory and administered ear piercings.
 Managed 6 employees and monitored inventory and store counts as Assistant Manager (Sept 2011- Feb 2012).
 Sales performance exceeded goal with an average of a 90% warrantee attachment rate.
Student In Writing for the Professions Fall 2012
Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD
 Learned how to compose hard news, feature articles, and profiles.
 Gained knowledge in persuasive writing and the development of media kits.
 Researched different topics and interviewed 7 subjects as part of 3 news articles.
Account Executive May 2012- Aug 2012
Draper Digital Media (WBOC), Salisbury, MD
 Created segment ideas appropriate for DelmarvaLife’s target demographic and phoned potential advertisers.
 Designed and supervised client’s marketing campaigns including business profiles, banner ads, and payment plans.
 Increased job responsibilities by managing DelmarvaLife’s Wedding Guide and Facebook page.
Honors Program Assistant Sept 2010- May 2011
Wor-Wic Community College, Salisbury, MD
 Scheduled and advertised program events such as banquets and inductions.
 Planned and executed the college’s attendance at the Maryland Collegiate Honors Conference.
Activities
Lambda Pi Eta Communication Arts Honor Society September 2012
SU Department of Theater and Dance Box Office Volunteer Sept 2012 – Present
Wor-Wic Community College Theater Participant Sept 2011 - Present