Carlie Zervan

407 Michigan, Big Rapids, MI 49307 989.928.6415 carliezervan@gmail.com

Education Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI Bachelor of Science in Business, Major in Public Relations Professional Development Experience News Services Writer University of Advancement and Marketing, Ferris State University
Wrote press releases and blog posts for the university website Assisted with events and social media Conducted video interviews for the Ferris Facebook and Youtube channel

May 2013

September 12 May 13

PR and Creative Services Intern American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, Nashville, TN
Worked closely with the public relations V.P. with speech and press release writing Planned and executed Billboard Chart #1 parties Conducted marketing research for Billboard Chart information

May - August 13

Concert and Street Promotions Team Member Live Nation, Detroit, MI

March 09 - January 12

Promoted concerts and events for venues in Detroit and Grand Rapids Helped to increase attendance for Live Nation events Utilized social media to promote events

Production Assistant Intern, Land of NOD Music Festival, Jackson, MI

Worked with head of production directly from beginning to finish of festival Wrote press releases to promote the festival Stage managed main stage, worked directly with musicians

May June 10

Managerial Experience
Client Relations Manager

September 10- May 13

Public Relations Student Society of America, Ferris State University

Contacted and sustained relationships with clients Developed 4 step plans and handled media relations for specific clients Created and executed promotional events and fundraisers

Programs Vice President, Alpha Xi Delta, Ferris State University

Dec 11- Dec12

Planned and executed various philanthropy and social events Helped to keep campus relations strong with social media Worked closely with other organizations to fundraise for various charity organizations

V.P. of Event Coordination Ferris Fashion Alliance, Ferris State University

Founding member of organization with over 40 members Created and executed various campus events Implemented new tactics to raise organization awareness

March 11 Sept 12

Crew Leader Cinema Hollywood, Birch Run, MI

Lead a staff of over 50 employees Developed schedules and trained new employees Trained new employees

Jan 07 - August 11

Head of Promotion for Autumn Alive Concert, Music Industry Management Association, Ferris State University
Developed events to promote the concert, resulting in 1500 attendees Coordinated a street team of over 50 people Strategized innovative ideas for promoting

Sept Nov 10

Qualifications Excellent communication skills Professional writing experience Development and execution of events of over 200 attendees Fundraising experience Experience leading up to 50 people Strong public speaking skills Skilled in social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Google +, Facebook, Pinterest, Wordpress, Blogger, and Instagram Basic HTML skills Proficient with Microsoft Office