Chelsea Bonenberger

cbonenberger37@yahoo.com
5915 Jumpers Court
Salisbury, MD, 21801
(410) 749-7295

4800 Berwyn House Road Apt 222

College Park, MD, 20740
(443) 614-7918

Objective:
To obtain a communication or public relations internship in the spring of 2015.
Education:
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Degree anticipated: May 2016
B.A. Communication, Public Relations track.
Current GPA: 3.79
Deans list: All semesters
Related Courses: Oral Communication, Communication Theory, News Writing and Reporting for Public Relations,
Digital Media and Democracy, News Editing for Public Relations, Public Relations Theory, Business Writing
Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD
August 2012-May 2013
GPA: 4.00
Public Relations course work: Introduction to Journalism and Public Relations, Introduction to Human Communication
Studies, Introduction to Mass Media
Honor Societies:
Primannum Honor Society Member
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Leadership and Relevant Experience:
Assistant Vice President of Communications, Primannum Honor Society
Compile monthly newsletter in InDesign to 4,000 members, largest organization on campus
Act as direct line of communication for members concerns and issues to executive board

March 2014-present
March 2014-present

April 2014-present

Fundraising and Advertising Committee Member, Terp Thon

September 2013-present
Fundraising: Helped raise nearly $430,000 in the 2013-2014 school year while planning 12-hour dance marathon
Advertising: Promote events to raise money for Childrens National, write press releases and social media posts
Teaching Assistant, News Writing and Reporting for Public Relations course
August 2014-present
Edit and grade students assignments while managing responsibilities to prepare for class
Teach students fundamental public relations concepts, communication channel between students and professor
Active Member, Public Relations Student Society of America
September 2013-present
Network with alumni and PR professionals who work closely with UMD
Brainstorm creative ways to improve PRSSA like firm fieldtrips, networking events and etiquette workshops
Work Experience:
Waitress: The Red Roost in Whitehaven, MD and Evolution Craft Brewery in Salisbury, MD
March 2012-present
Deliver high-quality customer service to several tables and large parties with all-you-can-eat specials while
implementing a system of cost effective operations to keep expenses at a minimum
Demonstrate strong interpersonal and management skills; ensure guests have a positive experience through
charisma and service, but tastefully resolve problems that might arise
Skills:
Social Media skills: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Vine, LinkedIn
Computer skills: InDesign, iMovie, Wordpress, Weebly, Blogging, Microsoft Office
Associated Press Style
Intermediate French