MARILYN MANDLE DICK

2001 Carlisle Road Greensboro, NC 27408 • (336) 706-4006 • marilyndick10@gmail.com

EDUCATION

University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN Graduating May 2018

Bachelor of Science in Communication/Public Relations
Minor in Business

Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici Summer 2016

Study Abroad, Florence Italy
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Professional Sales Forum at the University of Tennessee February 2018 – April 2018
• Compete against 15+ undergraduate teams to deliver sales pitch in a role-play scenario selling for Gartner, a
research and consulting firm
• Develop key strategies and map out tactical plan for execution while enhancing sales expertise with hands on
training with sponsor companies

Corporate Social Responsibility Course January 2018 – May 2018

• Closely work with Mondelēz International to bring a clear, concise message to our target audience of millennials
• Deliver unified message over all social media platforms and spread awareness about Cocoa Life

Strategic Communications Intern - Moxley Carmichael (Knoxville, TN) August 2017- December 2017
• Compile monthly media reports for a clientele of 50+, including newspaper and online media clips as well
as broadcast reports through TV Eyes
• Draft press releases and communication materials, craft social media content, research and assist account
executives with client projects
• Market client distribution materials across Knoxville area

Public Relations Intern- Ackermann PR (Knoxville, TN) May 2017 - August 2017
• Responsible for proofing and creating press releases, media packets and promotional distributions
• Offered creative insight on how to effectively reach new customers by drafting and editing press releases to
garner local and national coverage
• Performed intensive internet and print research specifically millennial based

Communications and Marketing Intern- Tennessee Theatre (Knoxville, TN) October 2016- May 2017
• Actively updated social media accounts for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
• Worked with Broadway and many productions during and before performances
• Wrote press releases and proofed documents/ organization’s website and attended business meetings ranging from
design to execution process

HONORS

National Honor Society 2011 – 2017

Dean’s List 2015 – 2017

INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES

Public Relations Student Society of America Member

Joy of Music Board Member
Delta Delta Delta Fraternity- Senior Activity Chair, Public Relations Committee, New Member Committee
Broadreach Volunteer- St. Maarten, Caribbean service worker
Photoshop and InDesign