This is my not-so-traditional resume

THE BASICS

Vanessa Fuentes

Austin, Texas

cvanessafuentes@gmail.com

ExperienceExperience

Event CoordinationEvent Coordination

Public RelationsPublic Relations

Communication CampaignsCommunication Campaigns

Multi-Project ImplementationMulti-Project Implementation

Grassroots OutreachGrassroots Outreach

Networking & Social MediaNetworking & Social Media

Work ExperienceWork Experience

Prevailing Trends, Inc.Prevailing Trends, Inc.

Golden Ladder ProductionsGolden Ladder Productions

GCI GroupGCI Group

Sala ParesSala Pares

I am a Local Government Relations Liaison

Let me tell you about some of the cool stuff I’ve done there…

I specialize in developing and implementing communication campaigns

I develop and foster key relationships with local government officials and staffI develop and foster key relationships with local government officials and staff

I have valuable insight regarding public policies with an emphasis on transportation

I spent a lot of time Creating and Designing I spent a lot of time Creating and Designing I spent a lot of time Creating and Designing I spent a lot of time Creating and Designing I spend a lot of timeI spend a lot of time

Creating and Designing…Creating and Designing…

Informational and Sponsorship Packets

Press Kits

Event Logo

Mailers

Fundraising Flyers

Innovative Marketing and Public Relations Outreach

I develop and strategize

Media Plan

Communication Campaign

Key Contact and Client Database

I renovated our company website

to this:

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I also worked in marketing and public relations

I implemented research, compilation, and maintenance of a 650 association contacts media list across various industries

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I enhanced brand and product recognition by 15% through a massive grassroots public relations campaign

I marketed company articles to associations through pitch letters

and follow up emails.

COLD CALLING

I also provided publicity support for a book launch

by utilizing …

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I studied at The University of Texas

While in college, I interned at

a Global Communications and Public Relations agency

I assembled media materials and wrote daily news summaries for brands like

I translated and edited client reports

press releases

distributed to the Latin America market

I spent a semester working abroad

in Barcelona, Spain

I assisted as an Event Coordinator

for a Catalan art gallery

Coordinated awards ceremony for 1,200 attendees

Secured location, developed program, and finalized order of events

I secured SIX media placements

Contacting.Engaging.Following-Up

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Earned a B.S. in Public Relations

with a minor in Business Foundations

When I’m not working

I’m a member of the Young Women’s Alliance

I serve as the Newsletter Chair

I compile and edit content for our monthly Newsletter

Distributed to over 300 members

I was selected as September Member of the Month

I volunteer at the Blanton Museum of Art

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VANESSA FUENTESCOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST