Julia C.

Laughlin
8000 Boteler Lane Apt. 616
jclaugh@gmail.com
College Park, MD 20740
410.428.0781
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Education
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Anticipated Graduation: May 2017
Communication, Public Relations Track
GPA: 3.1
Relevant Coursework: News Writing for Public Relations, Introduction to Public Relations, News
Editing for Public Relations, Public Relations Data Analytics, Public Relations Techniques

Experience
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Grunig Gala Planning Team Member, Department of Communication
August 2016 Present
Explored and coordinated music and audio options
Planned and created speaker thank you gifts
Sought, contacted and confirmed speakers from various communication professions
Coordinated advertisements on university shuttle buses
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Marketing and Events Assistant, Department of Transportation Services
June 2016 Present
Attend University events to inform students and faculty about our services
Solicit and track changes to department website from staff members
Monitor, approve and post shuttle ads from on and off campus groups
Towson University, Baltimore, MD
Intern, Communications and Undergraduate Marketing
June 2015 July 2015
Worked to develop fliers for multiple graduate studies programs
Researched pitches about university stories for media outlets
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC
Development Intern, Corporate and Foundation Relations
January 2015 May 2015
Helped assistant managers gain funding for programs and departments by researching and
creating informational briefings on prospective donors for specific projects
Drafted and prepared solicitation and acknowledgement letters for current and potential donors
Summer at Friends Day Camp, Friends School, Baltimore, MD
Head Counselor
June 2014 August 2014
Oversaw 15 children, ages 10-13, through daily activities
Monitored daily attendance, lunch orders, and basic medical needs of campers
Interacted with parents and answered questions about their childs behavior when needed
Baltimore School for the Arts, Baltimore, MD
Expressions Gala Stage Manager
March 2012
Coordinated rehearsal times between four different art departments involved with the show
Directed cast and crew before, during and after performances and rehearsals

Activities
CIVICUS Living and Learning Program
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
September 2013 May 2015
Two year invitational academic program focused on leadership, citizenship, scholarship,
community service-learning, and community building in a diverse environment

Skills

InDesign, Photoshop, iMovie, Final Cut, Microsoft Office