Rachel Gabrielle Allen

OBJECTIVE
Obtain an entry-level public relations position at an agency to contribute strong language skills, new media skills, and problem solving
abilities to the success of the organization.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Public Relations
California State University, Fullerton
Major GPA 3.48

May 2015

RELATED COURSEWORK
Writing for mass media, mass media ethics, mass communications modern society, feature article writing, principles of advertising,
principles of public relations, public relations writing, communications law, principles of communications research, entertainment
public relations, PRactical ADvantage Communications - student-run advertising/public relations agency.

WORK EXPERIENCE
VP Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion, California State University, Fullerton, CA
Administrative Support Assistant
Sep. 2015-Present
Student Assistant
Feb. 2015-Sep. 2015
Performed administrative duties. Assisted with divisional projects and presentations, processed documents including handling, filing,
copying, faxing, scanning, and delivering; including confidential data. Created labels, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations,
and word documents. Transcribed audio recordings and assisted in event planning, through research and execution. Assisted in
research and planning of travel itineraries and handled receptionist duties for front desk to the vice presidents office, including
directing calls and mail, greeting guests and answering office inquiries. Promoted to full-time staff within seven months.
2Create Designs, Tustin, CA
Freelance Social Media Coordinator
Feb. 2015-Present
PR/Event Intern
Aug. 2014-Dec. 2014
Assisted in event production and set-up, conducted meetings, maintained existing relationships and created new relationships with
vendors. Created digital marketing materials, performed market research, gathered and presented data. Engaged blogging community
with launch of brand blog, established partnerships and content features across social media platforms with similar target demographic
in order to leverage influence of target audience. Developed initial social media plan, built social media calendar and posts across
social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and business blog. Increased Instagram followers by 55%,
grew Facebook page likes by 700, and initiated over 3,000 blog views in its first year.
PRactical ADvantage Communications, California State University, Fullerton, CA
Jan. 2015-May 2015
Client Representative, College of Communications Student-run Advertising/Public Relations Agency
Worked with CSUF Communications academic department and events department on developing clients brand awareness and
executing annual events. Gained experience dealing with real-world situations under tight 15-week deadline. Developed important
research and time management skills using Cision software and Timefox/ FunctionFox systems, respectively. Earned credit for
Capstone class (required senior-only course necessary for graduation).

SKILLS
Excellent written and verbal communication, outstanding attention to detail and organization, and extremely driven and hard-working.
Advanced in AP style, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and proficient in Excel and Adobe. Advanced in social media
management including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google +, Pinterest, Snapchat, YouTube and Hootsuite.

ACTIVITIES
Public Relations Student Society of America
Member of Alpha Chi Omega, named sorority with highest GPA

Feb. 2014-Present
Sep. 2011-June 2013

HONORS
Titan Bookstore Scholarship
Deans List

June 2013
Fall 2014