1. VINCENT TRAN
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EDUCATION
University of Maryland, College Park Graduation: May 2017
• Bachelor of Arts, Communication (Public Relations)
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
• Writing: Associated Press Style, Press Release, Email Pitch, Blog Piece, Online Writing
• Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Wordpress, YouTube
• Production: InDesign CC, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects
EXPERIENCE
Sage Communications – Public Relations Intern May 2016 – Present
• Provided PR support with duties including building media lists, pitching and drafting social media
posts for top innovative tech companies and nonprofit clients
• Created research reports, including competitive analysis reports, for RFPs and existing clients
• Developed video content streams to increase social media impressions for the agency
Seabury Resources for Aging – Marketing and Social Media Intern February - May 2016
• Produced blog pieces, infographics, newsletter stories and presentations
• Developed video content for YouTube and Facebook promotion
• Managed company website using WordPress and all social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter)
News Writing and Reporting for Public Relations – Teaching Assistant January – May 2016
• Copy-edited 20 students’ assignments for grammar, formatting and AP style
• Collaborated with professor to create lesson plans weekly
• Assisted students in learning how to write journalistically
ACTIVITIES
Public Relations Student Society of America – Public Relations Director May 2016 – Present
• Produced and updated the Chapter website
• Handled all campus and area press releases
• Promoted recruitment and retention through brochures, fliers and other tactics
InTERPret PR - UMD’s Student-Run Public Relations Firm January 2016 - Present
• Conducted secondary research for PR campaigns
• Designed fliers and infographics for promotion of events
• Pitched to potential sponsors and partners for good works initiatives
COURSEWORK
Influence and Research – COMM385 August – December 2015
• Led research group for UMD’s Office of Sustainability
• Conducted primary research, including surveying, interviewing and polling
• Designed a brochure for promotional distribution
HONORS
Dean’s List – Semester Academic Honors August 2014 – Present