"You don't need fancy highbrow traditions or money to really learn. You just need people with the desire to better themselves."
-Adam Cooper & Bill Collage

Education

MA International Public Relations, Distinction
Cardiff University (Cardiff, UK)
September 2008 - August 2009

• Dissertation Title: The War Before the War: A Study of Contemporary Public Relations Techniques Used by Colonists, 1760-1775
• Student member, CIPR
• Interviewed Harold Burson of Burson-Marsteller as part of research for dissertation
• Received top marks in peer evaluation regarding teamwork
• Assignments including client pitches and overseas product launches
• Modules including International Marketing, Professional Writing, and weekly guest lectures by PR practitioners
• Social Chair for Cardiff University Postgraduate Society; organized various events and trips for postgraduate students

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BS Integrated Marketing Communications
Ithaca College (Ithaca, NY)
September 2004 - May 2008

• Participated in American Advertising Federation's 2008 National Student Advertising Competition (sponsored by AOL); placed 4th in region
• Served as Rush Chair and Pledge Mother for Phi Zeta Kappa community service sorority; organized events to raise awareness; successfully increased membership by 20% and managed all new members