Corinne Buckwalter

6 Colts Meadow Drive Downingtown, PA 19335 484-883-8323 | cbuckwal@terpmail.umd.edu http://corinnebuck.wordpress.com | Twitter handle: @PRcorinnebuck EDUCATION
University of Maryland, College Park, MD Bachelor of Arts, Communication with concentration in Pubic Relations Minor in Leadership Studies Current GPA: 3.6/4.00, Deans List: 2011-2013 Anticipated May 2015

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Media Coordinator Intern at Pivot Point Communications Review and contribute to communications strategy, messaging and tactics. Draft media releases, blogs, social media posts and media plans. Manage events and vendors. Develop media, partner and outreach lists. Pitch media, partners and bloggers. Some clients include Coexist, DC Wine Week, Vinolovers and BioOne. Worked on Coexist street team for Coexist Campaign at H St. Festival 2013. Intern at Green Buzz Agency Responsible for researching SEO and creating and implementing plan to move company up in Google rank. Moved Green Buzz from 11th to 4th on Google ranking for search term video production Washington DC. Researched and produced content for the Green Buzz Agency blog, as well as contacted professionals to write for blog. Managed Green Buzz Agency and Whats Next DC Twitter accounts. Attended D.C. conferences and networking events to build professional network and spread awareness of Green Buzz Agency. Events Intern at Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center Promote the venue and build client relationships via research and social media. Create and manage Twitter, Instagram and Hootsuite accounts, as well as a LinkedIn group. Manage travel program reservations, maintain databases and assist with event coverage and coordination. PRSSA National Conference Bid Chair Collaborate with team to create a theme and develop bid to present at the 2013 National Conference for UMDs PRSSA chapter to host the 2014 National Conference. Terp Thon Video Executive Captain Assist advertising committee in promoting Terp Thon 2014. Responsible for creating several videos before and after event using iMovie. Teaching Assistant for News Writing and Reporting for Public Relations Assisted professor with course materials development. Held weekly office hours and individual student meetings, co-facilitated course lectures, reviewed student work and managed grades. Treasurer for UMDs PRSSA chapter Collected membership dues, authorized spending and collaborated with executive board to plan events. Public Relations Student Society of America Member Attend and actively participate in monthly meetings and events. Sept. 2013-Present

June 2013-Aug. 2013

June 2013-Present

March 2013-Present

May 2013-Present

Spring 2013

Fall 2012

Spring 2012-Present

COMMUNITY INVOLVMENT
University of Maryland Spirit Squad Cheer for University of Maryland basketball and football teams, received 7th place in National Cheer Association Competition 2012. Run cheer clinics for local elementary schools, volunteer appearances in the community Oct. 2011-May 2013

SKILLS
Cision Search Engine Optimization Computer programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, iMovie, InDesign) Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Hootsuite, Instagram, Wordpress, Prezi, Google Alerts)