A b b i e M i l l e r
Word Nerd. Branding Beast.
Professional Info
I am a communications, public relations and marketing student, and full-time paralegal. I volunteer with advocacy organization Virginia Beach Justice Initiative and intern with the communications department of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. I enjoy learning about business management and development through experience, and I love working with organizations to achieve their communication and public relations goals.
Work Experience
Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce
Communications Intern
August 2015 - present
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Writing copy for website and press releases
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Editing copy for ads and collateral materials
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Writing and event-related administrative tasks
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Assisting with ad sales and development of "This is Hampton Roads" magazine
Timothy K. Palmer, P.C.
Paralegal
May 2012 - present
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Estate and Trust Administration
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Fiduciary and Estate Dispute Resolution
Virginia Beach Justice Initiative
Marketing & Social Media Coordinator
December 2014 - present
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Develop and implement social media strategy
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Social media content and copy
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Graphic design
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Website management and content creation
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Newsletter design and editing
Education
Old Dominion University
2013 - present
Expected graduation: May 2016
Bachelor of Science: Communications
Concentration: Public Relations, Advocacy and Persuasion
Minor: Marketing
Courses:
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Organizations and Social Influence
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Public Communications Campaigns
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Communication Theory
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Marketing Principles & Problems
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Communication Research Methods
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Advertising Strategy
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Consumer Behavior
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Electronic Media Law & Policy
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Advanced Public Speaking
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Persuasion
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Public Relations and Crisis Communication
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Marketing on the Internet
Tidewater Community College
2010 - 2012
A.A.S., Social Sciences
President's Honor Roll
4.0 GPA
Skills
BRANDING & COMMUNICATION
COPYWRITING & EDITING
GRAPHIC DESIGN
NEWSLETTER DESIGN & EDITING
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT
BASIC SEO OPTIMIZATION
STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS
WEBSITE MANAGEMENT
CONTENT CREATION
2010 - present
2010 - present