SHANNON MCCORMICK

C: 847-997-6206 | shannonmccormick1207@comcast.net

Experience
Social Media Intern Jan 2017 to Current
Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University Milwaukee, WI
Maintain social media content calendars
Create posts for various social media sites (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat)
Live tweet events
Write blog posts

Public Relations Assistant Sep 2016 to Current

Marquette University Student Government Milwaukee, WI
Write creative and engaging social media posts using Twitter and Facebook
Market events to the public in fun and interesting ways
Assist in the creation of videos

Media Relations Assistant Sep 2015 to Current

Marquette University Athletic Department Milwaukee, WI
Update player biographies and statistics using various software
Write and edit feature stories and game recaps
Write game content for media purposes using QuarkXPress
Aid in conducting press conferences after games
Review in-game statistics and deliver to various media
Operate scoreboard and record substitutions during games
Update Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

Summer Camp Counselor Jul 2011 to Aug 2016

Gurnee Park District Gurnee, IL
Responsible for the direct supervision and safety of the children
Responsible for the planning and leadership of camp activities and events
Plan, teach, instruct and run activities for the campers

Education
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies May 2017
Marquette University Milwaukee, WI
Minors in Advertising and Public Relations
GPA - 3.722 (Dean's List all semesters)
Recipient of Hugo Hellman Scholarship (2016)
Recipient of J. William and Mary Diederich Scholarship (2016-2017)
Recipient of Diederich College of Communication Scholars Award (2016)

Activities included:
Marquette STAR Leadership Program (2013-2014)
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society - College of Communication (2015-2017)
Marquette Quidditch Team (2013-2016)

May 2013
Warren Township High School Gurnee, IL
GPA - 3.85/4.0