Thursday, November 20, 2008
Merrie Bunt
About Merrie Bunt
CitizenPowered.org member since Wed 06-11-2008
I am currently seeking an entry-level position in public relations or a related field that will engage my interest in the non-profit sector and utilize my skills as an out-going and creative communicator. I have experience developing and executing communications strategies for non profits, including newsletters, fliers, website content, press releases, and media alerts, plus extensive activity within the realm of social networking and new media. I have also had proven success with presentation planning and facilitation. Please feel free to contact me with any and all opportunities related to my career search.
School(s) Attended
DePaul University, Class of 2008
Majors: Public Communication & American Studies
Place(s) Worked
***PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE***
Public Relations Intern, First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple, Summer 2008
> Developed new content for church website in areas of Church community, mission projects, and volunteer opportunities.
Undergraduate Fellow, Student Leadership Institute, DePaul University, May 2006- May 2007
> Identified and coordinated new opportunities for participants in the Institutes's Leadership Certificate program and Leadership Scholarship program.
***LEADERSHIP INVOLVEMENT***
Bulletin Editor, Illinois-Eastern Iowa (I-I) District, Circle K International, 2007-2008
> Created monthly newsletters communicating the current successes, upcoming projects, and events of the district to the organization's members, international governing body, and sponsoring and sister organizations.
Membership Development & Education Chair, I-I District, Circle K International, 2006-2007
> Planned and executed Club Leadership Education conference, facilitated officer training and club improvement workshops, created officer training manuals and membership education program.
Public Relations Officer, DePaul Circle K, 2006-2007
> Delivered public relations needs for club in accordance with Circle K International's graphic standards, including recruitment fair materials, promotional fliers, press releases, media alerts, article submissions, and award applications.
> Developed and implemented social networking communication plan.
Graduate, Leadership Certificate Program, DePaul University Student Leadership Institute, 2005-2006
Committee member, Renew & Rejoice Capital Drive, First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple, 2007-present
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