ALEXIS R.

FRANK
2300 N. Lincoln Park West

Chicago, IL 60614

(847) 609-4003

alexisrfrank@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
Results driven, hardworking public relations student seeks to apply communications and social media strategy expertise for a progressive
organization. Comprehensive background in providing competitive analysis and delivering performance metrics to promote awareness. Pursuing
an internship in a fast paced environment that will utilize organization and communication skills and champions professional growth.
EDUCATION:
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY, Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Advertising

(GPA: 3.4/40)

Expected 2015

(GPA: 3.4/40)

2011-2013

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, Lawrence, Kansas

Communication Studies Major
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
SKIRT PR, Chicago, Illinois
Present
Public Relations Intern
Gained relevant experience by performing hands-on public relations assignments. Responsible for assisting with various tasks that required strong
communications skills and attention to detail.

! Assist with writing pitch emails and press releases.

! Communicate with bloggers, journalists, and editors on a daily basis.
! Compile media/contact lists through the use of Cision.
YL COMMUNICATIONS, Chicago, Illinois

2014

Public Relations & Social Media Intern

Gained relevant experience by performing hands-on public relations assignments. Responsible for assisting with various tasks that required strong
communications skills and attention to detail.

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Helped with creating pitch emails and press releases.

Managed Social Media accounts.
Used Cision on a daily basis to compile media/contact lists.
Assisted with proofing written materials for style and grammar.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
DEPAUL PRSSA, Chicago, Illinois

2014

Current Member
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS FASHION CLUB, Lawrence, Kansas

2013-2014

Vice President of Communications/ Public Relations Associate

Supported a community service project which transformed pillow cases into clothing for those in need. Performed marketing with store managers and
brand owners; provided the community with information regarding the club and our community service impact.
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Created flyers and emailed organizations to promote their involvement in our cause.
Posted information about our services on social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest) to encourage new participants to join
the club.

KAPPA DELTA SORORITY, Lawrence, Kansas

2011-2014

Member and Apparel Chair

Managed accounts through constant communication. Scheduled representatives from multiple apparel lines; gathered information from other
sororities regarding the best apparel lines. Acted as the liaison between apparel companies and the sorority. Determined which materials and styles
were most appropriate. Designed the apparel based on each event; conceived innovative patterns that most aptly represented the sorority.
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Worked with companies such as Genealogy and Greek Box.

Created and delivered PowerPoint presentations to the sorority comparing the apparel lines.

TECHNICAL ACUMEN:
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop, and Social Media strategies.