Rodel V.

Llanes

2028 St. Martins Dr. E. Jacksonville, FL 32246

904.307.6214
rodel.llanes@gmail.com

Education
University of North Florida,
Jacksonville, FL
Bachelors of Science in Communication - Public Relations
June 2009 April 2014
Public Relations Student Society of America, Filipino Student Association, Asian Students in Alliance, Catholic Ospreys,
Vietnamese Student Association
Internships
BakitWhy.com
Los Angeles, CA
Public Relations Intern
April 2013 Present
An online internship; responsibilities include researching news articles relevant to the Filipino-American community and
lifestyle. Increasing the companys online presence through their social media platforms. Networking with team numbers to
help increase companys presence within local Filipino communities in the southeastern United States.
Beson4MediaGroup
Jacksonville, FL
Public Relations & Social Media Intern
August 2013 December 2013
Created, drafted and scheduled social media content to increase social media presence for company and its clients. Monitored
and tracked all clients social media platforms for interactions and traffic, drafted e-newsletters, and pitched marketing and
promotional ideas for several clients. Assisted in the launch of First Coast Magazine, creating and finding content for
magazines 1000 Words section, and researched any relevant news or events along the First Coast of Florida including
Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Fernandina.
Media Works Incorporated
Jacksonville, FL
Social Media Intern
April 2013 August 2013
Created social media content for companys Facebook, Twitter, & Google+ accounts to increase brands social media
presence, traffic, and business. Coordinated with project managers and clients to gather information for content. Created
regular blogs for companys website. Researched and posted relevant news articles.
Work Experience
Best Buy, St. Johns Town Center
Jacksonville, FL
Wireless Sales Consultant
October 2011 Present
Increasing store revenue through consulting and engaging with customers on mobile phones, tablets, portable audio, health &
fitness wearables and services while providing impartial and knowledgeable customer service; maintaining, assessing and
processing cell phone repairs, returns, and exchanges. Preventing theft, fraud, and identity theft. Maintaining a clean and
organized work environment, training new employees, inventory management, and visual merchandising.
Auntie Anne's Pretzels, St. Johns Town Center
Jacksonville, FL
Shift Manager
August 2009 October 2011
Prepared, took, and served orders while supervising a staff of two to five team members during one shift; counted and
balanced cash drawers; maintained a clean and food safe environment per HACCP standards; provided friendly, courteous
customer service; and increased store revenue by advertising promotions via Facebook & Twitter.
Leadership Experience
UNF Filipino Student Association Executive Board:
President 2012-2013
Executive Vice President 2011-2012
Vice-President of Mass Communication 2010-2011
Event Coordinator Public Relations Campaigns Course: Urban Core Communication
Social Media Manager Public Relations Cases Course: S.H.A.A.R.K. Agency
Co-Founder and Social Media Manager the FASTER project
Special Skills & Qualifications
Event Planning
Media Strategy & Planning
Adobe Photoshop
Social Media
Team Management
Apple iOS & Android
Retail Sales
Crisis Communication
Basic First Aid
Verbal & Written Communication
Branding
Basic Filipino/Tagalog
Market Research
DSLR Photography
Visual Merchandising