Dea Pennington Resume
Dea Pennington Resume
Dea Pennington Resume
Dea Pennington
EDUCATION
University of Oklahoma Norman, OK
Bachelor of Public Relations, Enterprise Studies and Public Affairs & Administration Minors
May 2015
GPA: 3.5
SKILLS
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Cision, Critical Mention and Compete
Intermediate knowledge of Mac OSX and Windows operating systems
Basic knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Brand Marketing Intern June 2014-August 2014
Ketchum Dallas, TX
Performed media outreach and coverage monitoring for 7-Eleven events such as the nationwide product
launch of Doritos Loaded, 7-Eleven Day, National Iced Tea Day and National Hot Dog Day
Created targeted media lists for print, online, television and radio outlets
Provided competitive monitoring reports daily
Clients included 7-Eleven, Frito-Lay, Darden Restaurants and U.S. Cellular
Associate August 2013-December 2013
Jones Public Relations, Inc. Oklahoma City, OK
Created targeted media lists for print and online outlets
Conducted coverage monitoring
Clients included Verizon, Harkins Theatres, My Dentist, Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb's Young Professional's
Conference, OKC 30 Under 30 and Gov. Mary Fallin's Women in Leadership Conference
Communications Intern January 2013-May 2013
State Chamber of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK
Scripted for Chamber's television show
Visited Oklahoma's Capitol during Legislative Session
Assisted registration at the State Chamber's annual Legislative Reception
Maintained Chamber's social media presence
Event Planning Assistant June 2011-June 2013
National Career Development Association Tulsa, OK
Processed registrations for 1,500+ attendees
Planned logistics for activities during national conferences
Managed bookstore and exhibitor drawings at events
Shadowed Convention Director while working with hotel event staff
LEADERSHIP
National Vice President of Professional Development for Public Relations Student Society of America
Lindsey + Asp Advertising and Public Relations Student-Run Firm Account Lead
The Odyssey Newspaper Public Relations Chair and Contributing Writer
Camp Crimson Counselor
Pi Beta Phi Sorority Member
HONORS
Edelman Award of Excellence-Awarded to student who succeeds in client-work
Student-Run Firm Panelist at PRSSA National Conference-Served at a session with 250+ attendees
Dean's and President's Honor Roll-Every semester while pursuing degree