1. Naria S. Williams
404-751-8145
naria.williams0@gmail.com
EDUCATION__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism - Major: Public Relations, Minor: Sociology, New Media Certificate
University of Georgia (May 2012)
 GPA: 3.73/4.0
 Relevant Coursework:
Public Speaking Intro to Public Relations Graphic Communications PR Administration
Macro Economic New Media Production Telecommunications News Writing and Reporting
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE___________________________________________________________________________________
Public Relations Intern and Freelance Employee, Premier Public Relations, Atlanta, GA (May 2010-Current)
 Drafted press releases for clients and events
 Assembled online database to organize firm’s press clippings
 Coordinated media relations for television interviews and red carpet events
 Oversaw industry events, corporate meetings, and company pitches
 Client List: Muse Salon & Spa, Water Wars Documentary, Classic Cadillac/Subaru, Jim Ellis Porsche, 3 Vodka, Swank Boutique, BTB
Boot Camp, ADI Restaurant Concepts, Gossett Volkswagen
Public Relations Research and Analysis Intern, Landis +Gyr, Alpharetta, GA (May 2009-August 2009)
 Created a series of projects projected to increase company-client relationships and overall customer appeal
 Conducted competitor marketing research through online databases, company documents, and presentations
 Analyzed research and creatively presented results to Marketing Communications Executive team
 Offered alternative public relations strategies to the Marketing Communications department
 Organized a national company database
Public Relations Intern, Duluth Festival Center, Duluth, GA (January 2007-May 2007)
 Assisted with the preparation and planning of weddings, parties, and meetings
 Researched profitable alternatives for equipment, lighting fixtures, and merchandise resulting in the use of my findings
 Organized office space, merchandise, online database, and clientele information
 Designed company decal, brochure, and company portfolio
LEADERSHIP/ORGANIZATIONS_______________________________________________________________________________
VP of Public Relations, Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity -AE, UGA (April 2010-Present)
 Rebranded fraternity’s image through increase in community involvement and campus outreach
 Created and maintained social media networks
 Coordinated benefit event, Taste for Charity
Publicist, The Wendell Show, UGA (August2010-Present)
PRSSA Member, Public Relations Student Society of America, UGA (August 2009 – Present)
The Rally Foundation Team Member, Creative Consultants PR Firm, UGA (January 2009 – Present)
Public Relations Chair, National Association of Black of Journalists (NABJ), UGA (August 2009- May 2010)
 Organized and implemented bimonthly committee meetings
 Created organization’s bulletin board, weekly flyers, website, and podcast
 Planned and implemented strategies aimed at increasing membership, campus involvement, and media relations, and enriching the
reputation of the local NAJB chapter
Internal Affairs Committee Member, NABJ, UGA (August 2008-May 2009)
Professional Business Fraternity Member, Alpha Kappa Psi, UGA (August 2009-Present)
COMMUNICATION EXPERIENCE_____________________________________________________________________________
Volunteer, The University of Georgia Radio Station WUOG, Athens, GA (August 2008 – Present)
Volunteer, Newsource 15, Athens (January 2009-May 2009)
HONORS/ AWARDS___________________________________________________________________________________________
Dean’s List Hope Scholar Charter Scholar
Grady Scholar Paul S. Morton Scholar NABJ Chapter/Committee of the Year 2009
TECHNICAL SKILL____________________________________________________________________________________________
 Skilled in InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, DreamWeaver, Word Press
 Fluent in Social Media Avenues: Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Blogging, YouTube