Cell:

630.779.8228

E-mail: hpolus25@gmail.com

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahpolus
Portfolio: http://hannahpolus.weebly.com/

HANNAH POLUS
EDUCATION
2011- present



Aug.- Dec. 2013

Elon University 2015 Major: Strategic Communications Minor: International Studies

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Related Coursework: Digital Media Convergence, Media Writing, Public Relations and Civic Responsibility,
Strategic Writing, Introduction to Marketing, Corporate Publishing and Strategic Campaigns
University of Virginia Semester at Sea Study Abroad
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Pursued a comparative education by sailing to 15 countries with 500 students on a floating campus.
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Participated in faculty-led field labs and service projects in ports that involved engaging country-specific
issues to understand social changes and cultural differences taking place in the world.

INTERNSHIPS
Feb. - Present Bolt PR Intern Raleigh, NC

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Assist Account Executive in managing client accounts

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Schedule social media posts

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Research branding and marketing opportunities for clients
June- Aug. 2014 Prime Publishing Editorial Intern Northbrook, IL

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Created online articles, blogged and updated Pinterest

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Presented trending data and buzzword analysis in weekly meeting

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Increased opens and clicks for weekly newsletter based on research conducted over 6-week period

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Created summary report of research and tested ideas
June- Aug. 2014 P.S. Communications Intern Clarendon Hills, IL
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Wrote press releases and used Cision to distribute to target outlets
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Edited client web site for SEO
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Contacted local media outlets to promote Swim Across America

CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE

Fall 2015


Fall 2014

Corporate Publishing
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Created ad and social media campaign for mock company and 3-part ad campaign for 18-year-old
voters.
Media Writing
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Worked with local food bank to interview clients and sent out stories in newsletters to donors
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Went to on-campus events and wrote news stories on deadline

LEADERSHIP

Aug. 2014
Present



Jan.- Aug. 2014

PRSSA Vice President

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Disseminate information about PRSA Associate Membership for graduating PRSSA members
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Assist president in meeting preparation, appointment of directors and assist as advisor to those
directors
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Serve as head of blog committee, contact members with weekly story topics
PRSSA Secretary
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Represented Elon chapter as Delegate at PRSSA 2014 National Assembly
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Handled chapter correspondence through emails that announced events and opportunities

WORK EXPERIENCE

Current
Jan. 2013-
May 2014

Nanny 15-20 hr/week

Elon University Bookstore Sales Associate 10 hr/week

RELEVANT SKILLS

MAC and PC Operating systems, InDesign, Cision, Google AdWords and Wordpress