Delys Ayers

I am equipped with a formal public relations education from the University of North Carolina at
Charlotte. I am motivated, self-sufficient, and skilled in Microsoft Office. I have experience with social
media outlets including Facebook and Twitter. Interpersonal settings, writing, and public speaking skills
are my areas of strength. When working in teams, I demonstrate leadership and collaboration.
Highlighted is my acute awareness of changing environments and attention to details. All of these skills
make me versatile and adaptable. I am fluent in Spanish and intermediate in French.

EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
B.A, Communication Studies, PR sequence, Minor: Political Science, May 2014
CEPR certified by PRSA
Relevant Course work: Principles of PR, Communication Theory, Organizational
Communication, Urban Politics, Civil Rights and Liberties, Journalism, PR Writing, PR
Campaigns
London Seminar at Regents College, May 2013: Chosen to visit London, England from a
selection of nearly 100 applicants. Attended developmental sessions at Freud PR, Ketchum, U.S.
Embassy and Bank of America. Learned about corporate communication, along with the value of
leveraging different social media outlets, as well as the importance of international
communication.
Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC
A. A. Degree, May 2012
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Hampton Creek Foods, Relationship Specialist (March 2014- Present)
Establish relationships with Whole Foods team and coordinate demo presentations.
Strengthen sales and develop new relationships with community.
Reached 1000+ potential customers in San Diego Costco location.
Leverage the use of social media pages such as Facebook and Twitter to build awareness.
The Humane League Charlotte- Intern (December 2013- May 2014)
Experience working and training volunteers for leafleting campaigns.
Emailed individuals about Meatless Monday campaign and designed social media materials.
Coordinated event execution of first gala in the Charlotte Region for 100+ guests.
Bank of America, Teller and Sales and Service Specialist (April 2010 -March 2014)
Responsibly managed large amounts of currency on daily basis.
Proactively and diligently worked in a fast-paced, diverse, professional setting.
Demonstrated ability to keep customer satisfaction above targeted goals.
Fusion Communication- Intern (August 2013-December 2013)
Researched, analyzed and documented technological trends for client.
Managed and created client Facebook posts and designed monthly social media content calendar.
Experience with HootSuite and Bitly.
Created and designed promotion material for client and conducted photography session.
Brainstormed campaign ideas for international clients.
Volunteer for NPR WFAE 90.7 Radio Station (January 2010- April 2010)
Provided assistance to membership department and helped in distinctive projects.
Answered phones and helped members with inquiries.
Walgreens Pharmacy Senior Beauty Advisor (January 2007 - April 2010)
Managed a team of Advisors for the Cosmetics Department.
Developed key strategies to promote products and consistently performed above average.
Customer oriented, provided excellent service.
Affiliations/Activities
PRSSA Member 2012-2014