Nichole Logan has over 5 years of experience in communications, marketing, and public relations. She has held internships at the Watermen's Museum, Virginians Against Payday Loans, and Virginia Transfer & Storage Co. Her roles involved writing press releases, grants, and proposals, photographing events, and exploring digital media strategies. She also has experience in sales, customer service, event planning, and residential life from various campus jobs. Nichole has strong writing and digital skills and seeks to further her career in an innovative communications environment.
1. nicholelogan January 2011—Present • Communications Intern • Watermen’s Museum
EXPERIENCE
• Write and develop press releases, communication proposals and grants
nichole.logan.07@cnu.edu • Photograph museum events and programs for public consumption
702.569.8323 • Initiate progressive digital media communication practices
23602 August 2010—January 2011 • Communications Intern • Virginians Against Payday Loans
• Explore improved digital media presence practices
• Design and order promotional items
• Edit and send VAPL literature to Virginian Senators and Delegates
OBJECTIVES August 2010—January 2011 • Sales/Marketing Intern • Virginia Transfer & Storage Co.
To secure a position • Consult with clients regarding the company’s services
with a focus on digital • Generate fresh marketing and advertising possibilities
media communication and • Identify and propose improvements for daily functions
public relations. May 2009—August 2010 • Student Manager • Ferguson Center Ticket Office
• Provide active leadership in the office
To collaborate in an inventive, • Train new hires to proficiency in TMWin99 and customer relations
creative environment • Process, organize, and file hundreds of orders for season subscribers
promoting personal January 2009—May 2010 • Resident Assistant • Office of Residence Life
and professional growth. • Serve as mentor and leader to 1st and 2nd year college students
• Plan and implement social and community conscious programs
To learn from seasoned • Manage incidents involving crises and relationship conflicts
professionals in these May 2009—August 2009 • Summer Resident Assistant • Office of Residence Life
career fields. • Facilitate extensive move-out process with summer residence life staff
• Instruct residents about University and Residence Life policies
To strengthen writing, • Develop and implement large scale programming with dynamic staff
designing, and communication September 2007—Spring 2009 • Ticket Seller • Ferguson Center Ticket Office
skills for public consumption. • Ensure customer satisfaction with purchases
• Process sales orders and answered phones
To build foundational • Relay information between Ferguson Center and patrons
experience for a thriving May 2008—August 2008 • Front Desk & PBX Operator • Keswick Hall, Club, & Estate
career in communications. • Greet clientele and offered hotel check-in services
• Provide concierge services for hotel guests
• Conduct morning responsibilities, including arranging amenity orders
• Strength in writing services including journalistic writing style
SKILLS
• Power user of Microsoft Office—Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Competent user in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Final Cut Pro
• Experience with film and digital photography
• Fluent in current and progressive media technologies and trends
• Adept at using various online medias—Wordpress, Tumblr, Quora, etc.
• Basic understanding and comprehension of HTML and CSS
August 2007—May 2011 • Christopher Newport University
WILDCARDS SCHOOL
Bachelor of the Arts • Communication Studies
September 2003—June 2007 • Louisa County High School
Advanced Studies Diploma
December 2010 • Contributing Writer • iGrad.com
• Prepare article for college-age readers concerning student finance
January 2010—May 2010 • Assistant Layout Editor • The Captain’s Log
• Aid Layout Editor in weekly production of college newspaper
• Communicate with staff in regards to specialized layout content
September 2007—May 2008 • Santoro Hall Publicity Chair • Christopher Newport University
• Promote Hall Council events to residential students
• Create appealing advertisements to attract program attendance