Rachel Struxness

CONTACT

PUBLIC RELATIONS EXPERIENCE

rachelstruxness@gmail.com

Relief Nursery, Eugene OR

Development Intern | June 2015 - September 2015

(971) 322-5202

Intern at a nonprofit that works with at-risk families to prevent child abuse.
Served on the team that executed a fundraising event which raised $32,000.
Developed prototype donor letters and revised existing donor relations materials.
Wrote script for a video aired at a baseball game with over 2,000 attendees.

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EDUCATION
University of Oregon
School of Journalism and
Communication
Eugene, OR
Bachelor of Arts
Journalism: Public Relations
Expected Graduation:
June 2016
Council on International
Education Exchange (CIEE)
Prague, Czech Republic
Communications, New Media,
Journalism Program
Fall 2014

SKILLS
Software
Adobe Photoshop
InDesign
Final Cut Pro X
Microsoft Office
Languages
French: working proficiency
Czech: elementary proficiency
Social Media

Miscellaneous
Parallel parking my minivan
Watercolor painting
Eating Nutella

Foreigners.cz, Prague, Czech Republic

Public Relations Intern | September 2014 - December 2014
Intern at an expat relocation agency for foreigners living in the Czech Republic.
Managed social media including Facebook and Wordpress blog.
Planned monthly MeetUps and led activities for groups of approximately 20 clients.
Researched and wrote articles pertaining to life in Prague as a foreigner.

Bridge Advantage, Portland OR

Communications Associate | June 2013 - September 2013
Intern at a boutique PR firm that serves clients from varying industries.
Worked closely with president and other interns on projects for four clients.
Designed business cards, brochures, websites and print ads.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Emerald Valley, Eugene OR

Communications Intern | April 2013 - June 2013
Intern at a nonprofit after-school program that serves low-income families in Eugene.
Involved in event planning for auction and bowling tournament that raised $80,000.
Liaised between the Club and press, and solicited donations from local businesses.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Banana Republic, Valley River Center, Eugene OR
Sales Associate | June 2015 - present
Regularly exceed hourly sales goals and receive recognition on customer surveys.
American English Institute, Eugene OR
Tutor | June 2015 - December 2015
Mentored international students on academics and adapting to cultural differences.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
Member | October 2012 - present
University of Oregon Panhellenic Council
Member of Judicial Board | March 2015 - December 2015
Recruitment Counselor (Rho Gamma) | May 2015 - October 2015
Public Relations Student Society of America
Member | January 2016 - present