Abigail Nicole Stollar

Current Address 16 Christiana Drive 503 Christiana Tower West Newark, DE 19717 (717) 476-6008 (cell) Permanent Address 5075 East Berlin Road East Berlin, PA 17316 astollar@udel.edu Twitter: @abbynicole1204

Education Bachelor of Communication, Concentration in Public Relations (May 2012) University of Delaware, Newark, DE Minors: Political Science, Political Communication, and Journalism Overall GPA: 3.8/4.0 Experience Legislative/Events Intern, Autism Delaware, Newark, DE (January 2011-May 2011) *KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT: served as Exhibitor and Participant Coordinator for fundraising event with over 1,800 participants - Wrote multiple press releases and performed media distribution - Organized and maintained current press list - Wrote legislative briefs for senators in support of autism-related bills Social Science Summer Scholar, University of Delaware, Newark, DE (Summer 2010- December 2010) * KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT: Coordinated event for over 50 people and executed all media outreach to showcase research out of nationally-recognized Center for Political Communication - Produced print advertisements, press releases, and other promotional materials - Researched and wrote 48-page literature review outlining historical trends in political communication Community Outreach/Public Relations Intern, American Cancer Society, York County, PA (Summer 2009) * KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT: Planned fundraising event that raised over $100,000 for organization - Wrote multiple pieces for ACS volunteer newsletter - Worked on editorial advocacy piece in Harrisburg Patriot, encouraging legislators to tax smokeless tobacco Public Relations/Marketing Intern, Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union, Harrisburg, PA (Summer 2008, January 2009) * KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT: Created interactive timeline for 75th anniversary celebration - Organized multiple member appreciation luncheons across the state - Coordinated youth financial literacy program - Compiled legislative information for government affairs specialist President, Public Relations Student Society of America, UD Chapter (September 2010-present) * KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT: Developed strategic plan for organization, which helped to increase meeting attendance by over 300% - Established mentor program between PRSSA members and PRSA professionals - Developed first-ever PRSSA Challenge event; 100% of participants rated event as very good or good Activities and Honors - StUDent Government Association, Director of Public Relations (September 2008 May 2011) * KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT: Coordinated Elections Week strategy and raised total voter participation by over 400% - Blue Hen Ambassador (September 2008-present) - LeaderShape Institute Graduate (June 2009) - Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society (September 2009-present) - University Teachers Assistant Program (September 2010-May 2011) - Lambda Pi Eta, Communication Honors Society (November 2010-present) - Deans List, each semester from December 2008-present Skills Knowledge of social media integration and analytics, Adobe InDesign and Illustrator, and Microsoft Office Suite; Strong written and oral communication skills; Experience in print journalism; Skilled in event planning and corporate sponsorships. For writing samples, a biography, and additional information, please visit my blog, PR and Political Communication Commentary, at www.abbystollar.wordpress.com.