Madison Blain

Brand savvy PR connoisseur

E: blainmad@msu.eduM: 248-342-9420Rochester, MI 48306
Linkedin.com/in/madisonblain
EDUCATION
Michigan State University Class of 2018: Junior
Advertising Management and Public Relations
Cumulative GPA: 3.6
Deans List, Michigan State University Fall 15, Spring 16, Fall 16
WORK EXPERIENCE
Ticketing Representative
Wharton Center for Performing Arts, East Lansing MI (September 2015-Present)
Managed and performed ticket transactions and interacted with patrons regarding ticket sales,
subscription order forms, seating arrangements and disability assistance for performances.
Assisted patrons in seating decisions and utilized an online ticketing system to sell performance tickets,
receive donations to the Wharton Center and manually enter patrons credit card and mailing information.
Sales Cashier
Sherwood Forest Garden Center, Rochester Hills, MI. (September 2013-January 2014) Oakland University Golf
Course, Oakland Hills, MI. (May 2016-August 2016)
Performed transactions, handled money and accepted credit card information for store sales.
Assisted customers with various product information, service inquiry and customer service questions.
Cleaned, organized equipment and stocked and counted products for opening and closing hours.
MEMBERSHIPS
Michigan State University PRSSA- General member and Hubbell Connections Account Associate for social and
digital media team (January 2017-present)
Attended and engaged in presentations from active advertising and public relations employees.
Developed questionnaires and conversational written posts for social media engagement and interaction.
Collaborated and networked with other PRSSA team members and alumni.
Michigan State University VIM Magazine (September 2016-present)
Valued member of VIM Magazines public relations team.
Composed alumni newsletters, press releases and blog posts regarding upcoming events with the
magazine and viral trends in the fashion and beauty industry.
Managed and promoted a pop-up shop for a VIM collaboration with college clothing brand NUYU.
Frequently attended speaking presentations featuring current VIM members and VIM alumni.
Engaged and collaborated in brainstorming sessions regarding upcoming events, resume building panels,
internship inquiries with other VIM members, and general team meetings.
Michigan State University The Odyssey Content Creator (May 2016-present)
Created and published a new article each week surrounding viral trends, campus events, creative ideals
and current social media culture.
Analytically understood the viewing and engagements of each article and learned the process of making
social media posts go viral.
Michigan State University Advertising Association member (September 2015-present)
Gained perspective from viewing informational presentations from active advertising, public relations and
digital media professionals.
Connected and networked with various advertising personnel to learn about the industry and become
immersed in the overall world of advertising.