Online Resume
Online Resume
Online Resume
biancablawson@gmail.com
Education
Illinois State University
B.A. degree in public relations (CEPR accredited program)
Universidad de Granada study abroad program in Granada, Spain
December 2014
fall 2013
Experience
Cultural Experiences Abroad Study Abroad
Alumni Ambassador
August 2014-December 2014
Created design materials for CEA and the Illinois State University Study Abroad Office
Provided presentations about study abroad for perspective students
Luis Balli, Inc.
Communications Assistant
February 2012-August 2014
Created and managed social media accounts reaching audiences of 2,000+
Assisted with preparation and execution of annual event with 250+ guests
Proposed and planned ideas for marketing drink specials and involvement with Northern Illinois
University and the DeKalb community
Started a Facebook page to engage past and present employees as a way to keep in contact
Rositas Mexican Restaurant
Waitress and Hostess
2006-August 2014
Excellent ability to communicate with all customers and build relationships with returning
customers
Ability to resolve negative situations positively and professionally
Effective at keeping on task and getting multiple tasks done efficiently
Certified in Training for Intervention ProcedureS, TIPS
Organization Involvement
StAMP
October 2014-December 2014
Mentor in a mentor-mentee program for students preparing to study abroad
Illinois State University Leads
February 2013-December 2014
Leadership organization that encourages involvement through three pillars; leadership, civic
engagement, and global perspectives
Participated in group sessions about community leadership and global issues
Organized and prepared donation boxes for local homeless shelter, Home Sweet Home Ministries
Taught science and art in English to students in primary school in Spain
Illinois State University Public Relations Student Society of America
August 2012-December 2014
Active member involved with development and student-run PR firm
Planned events such as win a date with a lacrosse player to promote the ISU Lacrosse team
Used InDesign to create fliers for events and promotions
Communication Opportunities for Majors and Minors Club
January 2012-May 2012
Raised funds and participated in Relay for Life for C.O.M.M. Club