SHAUNTEL HALL

1401 Statesboro Place Circle Apt 445W Statesboro, GA 30458 (404) 723-6383 shauntelhall@gmail.com

EDUCATION Bachelor in of Science in Journalism Minor in Public Relations Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA

December 2014 GPA 3.7

PUBLIC RELATIONS EXPERIENCE Public Relations/ Marketing Intern, Office of Career Services (August 2013 - Present) Increased student engagement through social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) while increasing follower count Assisted with the promotion and preparation of events, including Career Fairs, speakers and workshops Developed strategies to increase awareness of Career Services to the student body Assisted with the data tracking of marketing strategies and the social media platforms Public Relations Intern, Forever Young Fashion Boutique (May 2012- July 2012) Managed social media outlets in order to promote the boutique Authored monthly newsletter for boutique customers highlighting special events and discounts Aided in the planning and execution of boutique mixers and networking events EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE Reflector Magazine Editor, Georgia Southern University Student Media (Fall 2012- Spring 2013) Composed feature and news style articles dealing with issues on campus and in the community Delegated tasks for 8 writers in order to produce stories in a timely manner Created new magazine section, Student Lifestyle, focusing on students with differing lifestyles that involved struggle or opposition Participated in planning and executing special events by helping to prepare the budget, coordinate volunteer tasks, and assist in the set up and break down of events Special Publications Editor, Georgia Southern University Student Media (January 2012- May 2012) Worked closely with the Office of Admissions to produce content for incoming students Directed writers in the production of various publications such as Our House, Our Neighborhood and Lantern Walk Assisted in the layout and design of stories and photos in an effort to prepare the publication for print Views/Copy Editor, The George Anne, Georgia Southern University (September 2011-December 2011) Supervised columnists and artists for content production of Views section Created Student Views on News section, which featured student opinions on important news stories Collected, edited, and designed weekly comics and articles News Reporter, The George Anne, Georgia Southern University (February 2011-September 2011) Wrote various news stories, including breaking news, that concerned Georgia Southern students, faculty and staff Assisted in layout and editing of the news section JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE Creative Writing Intern, Layllah Magazine (July 2012 August 2012) Assisted in the production of editorial media kit by writing articles dealing with fashion predictions and trends Helped craft business mission statement, editorial overview, and inside look portion of magazine Prepared sample magazine cover and content pages LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Honors Ambassador, Office of Admissions (Fall 2012- Spring 2013) Guided campus tours and welcomed prospective students Communicated with parents and potential students the benefits of joining the Honors program Hosted various booths and tables promoting the Honors program at various events TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, iMovie, Social Media Management, and Adobe Photoshop