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Samantha Plate
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Efficient and motivated team player with excellent written and oral communication skills and
working knowledge of graphic and web design, seeks a challenging marketing communications
position.
Related Experience
CSC
Communications Professional
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June 2011-Present
Falls Church, VA
Write, edit and manage press releases
Develop and execute marketing communications plans for key pursuits
Developed and executed social media plan for large vertical
Design and create print and online collateral and advertisements
Utilize Content Management System to design, edit and maintain web pages
Primeplus Norfolk Senior Center
Marketing/Event Planning/Public Relations Intern
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Design event web pages
Design marketing materials and signage for use in promotion and day of event
Creation and maintenance of social media related to the event
Assist event planner and executive director with various tasks related to the event as needed
Critical Impact
E-Marketing Assistant
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January 2011 – April 2011
Norfolk, VA
June 2009 – December 2010
Washington, DC
Increase customer base through use of email and customer service
Assist principles in scheduling product demonstrations
Manage and create databases of potential customers
Create educational materials for customer use
Angioma Alliance
Public Relations Volunteer
September 2009 - December 2009
Norfolk, VA
Created promotional materials including donation request letters, brochures, a newsletter, press
releases, etc.
Additional Experience
Curzon Staffing
Temporary Employee
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May 2008 - August 2008
Alexandria, VA
Performed various assignments, for a variety of employers
Answered phones, took messages, performed data verification
Ambulatory Surgery Center Association
Office Assistant
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June 2007 - August 2007
Alexandria, VA
Performed general office duties to include photocopying, faxing, and binding documents
Conducted searches and analysis of documents to provide information to management
Prepared binders for management to use in meetings
Performed fact checking on data to be published
Education
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
Bachelor of Science in Communication
GPA: 3.90
Outstanding Graduating Senior in Communication
Dean’s List: Fall 2007-Spring 2011
Relevant Coursework: Advanced Public Speaking, Understanding Mass Communications, Public
Relations-Communication Industry, Public Relations and Crisis Communication, Public Relations
Writing, Persuasion, Propaganda and Organizational Persuasion, Ethics and Crisis Communication.
Skills: Computer/Language
Skilled in use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Access.
Proficient in use of Adobe Photoshop. Experience using GiftWorks software. Familiar with
multiple email systems, including web-based, Lotus Notes and Outlook. Experienced in use of
HTML, HTML5 and CSS. 72 WPM-Typing.