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Cacera Richmond
10204 Peachtree Creek Circle
Atlanta, GA 30341
(601) 212-7506
crichmond2009@gmail.com

Career Objective: To secure employment in communications and public relations that will allow
me to utilize my education, experience, and creativity to help in accomplish the
business’ goals

Education University of Mississippi December 2008

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism

Emphasis: Public Relations Minor: English

GPA 3.1

Work Experience Intern Atlanta, GA

Fleishman-Hillard April 2009 – Present

• Write and edit press releases for AT&T mobility team

• Compose reports on media coverage for emerging devices and products

• Aide with phone and emerging device releases by writing media materials and
pitch letters

• Participate in brainstorms with American Idol, MTV, and Vans Warped Tour
partnerships

Intern/Project Coordinator Oxford, MS

Yoknapatawpha Arts Council August 2008 – December 2008

• Assisted Art Director with event planning to increase awareness for the YAC

• Coordinated new fundraising projects

• Wrote press releases for distribution to media outlets

 • Created promotional flyers for YAC holiday events

University Affiliated Internship Oxford, MS

2008 Presidential Debate - CBS Pool September

2008

• Created and maintained blog about experience and personal political opinions

• Participated in and conducted interviews in order to increase positive publicity

for the University of Mississippi

• Filmed footage for CBS to be aired during the first 2008 presidential debate

• Performed clerical duties that ensured success production of televised debate

Intern Washington, DC

Strauss Radio Strategies, Inc July 2008 – August 2008

• Updated client databases in ACT!

• Researched station listener information in Media Professional

• Pitched interviews to various radio stations for AARP campaign

• Generated media kits for company release

Honors and Activities University of Mississippi Chancellor’s Honor Roll

Chair – University of Mississippi Judicial Council

Chapter President – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Volunteer – Relay For Life

Portfolio/Work Samples Provided Upon Request

References:

Wes Warnock
Vice President of Communications, AT&T
1025 Lenox Park Boulevard
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 986-1801
Warner May
Vice President of Communciations, AT&T
1025 Lenox Park Boulevard
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 986-1807

Wayne Andrews
Yoknapatawpha Arts Council Director
413 South 14th Street
Oxford, MS 38655
(901) 237-9091

Val Ross
University of Mississippi Assistant Dean of Students
vross@olemiss.edu
(662) 607-2246