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VINCENT TRAN vincetran1993@gmail.com || 301-318-6086 || vincettran.weebly.com

EDUCATION University of Maryland, College Park Graduation: May 2017

• Bachelor of Arts, Communication (Public Relations) PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Writing: Associated Press Style, Press Release, Email Pitch, Blog Piece, Online Writing • Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Wordpress, YouTube • Production: InDesign CC, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects

EXPERIENCE Sage Communications – Public Relations Intern May 2016 – Present

• Provided PR support with duties including building media lists, pitching and drafting social media posts for top innovative tech companies and nonprofit clients

• Created research reports, including competitive analysis reports, for RFPs and existing clients • Developed video content streams to increase social media impressions for the agency

Seabury Resources for Aging – Marketing and Social Media Intern February - May 2016

• Produced blog pieces, infographics, newsletter stories and presentations • Developed video content for YouTube and Facebook promotion • Managed company website using WordPress and all social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter)

News Writing and Reporting for Public Relations – Teaching Assistant January – May 2016

• Copy-edited 20 students’ assignments for grammar, formatting and AP style • Collaborated with professor to create lesson plans weekly • Assisted students in learning how to write journalistically

ACTIVITIES Public Relations Student Society of America – Public Relations Director May 2016 – Present

• Produced and updated the Chapter website • Handled all campus and area press releases • Promoted recruitment and retention through brochures, fliers and other tactics

InTERPret PR - UMD’s Student-Run Public Relations Firm January 2016 - Present

• Conducted secondary research for PR campaigns • Designed fliers and infographics for promotion of events • Pitched to potential sponsors and partners for good works initiatives

COURSEWORK Influence and Research – COMM385 August – December 2015

• Led research group for UMD’s Office of Sustainability • Conducted primary research, including surveying, interviewing and polling • Designed a brochure for promotional distribution

HONORS Dean’s List – Semester Academic Honors August 2014 – Present