Samantha Dean

829 N. Marlyn Ave, Essex, MD, 21221

Cell: 443-938-0083 Email: sdean825@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations and Studio Art double major, University of Maryland College Park: ex-
pected December 2014
Full International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma, Kenwood High School IB Program: May 2010

WORK EXPERIENCE
Communications Intern
Lockheed MartinInformation Systems and Global Solutions (IS&GS) (June 2014-current)
Provide media relations, executive, employee and digital communications support for a large information
technology and solutions business
Successfully pitch trade and top tier outlets and increase media coverage for key business areas
Manage several communications projects in support of increased internal and external visibility efforts for
various senior executives
Write, edit, and publish articles for the external-facing and internal employee website

Communication Intern
Lockheed MartinIS&GS Civil (June 2013-May 2014)
Collaborated with the integrated communications team to strategically promote the corporations cyber se-
curity, information technology, energy, healthcare, and mission support initiatives
Wrote, edited, and published articles for the external-facing and internal employee website
Coordinated various projects to increase the external visibility of the business area president
Managed the clips database by tracking and documenting media coverage of company activities
Executed a strategic communications plan for the STEM outreach campaign

PR Intern/Office Assistant
Office of International & Leadership Programs: Engineering Department (February 2013-May 2013)
Remodeled social media to increase study abroad at both UMD and participating international campuses
Planned and executed campus events to help international students make meaningful connections

Field Marketing Intern
SanDisk (June 2012-January 2013)
Planned, executed, and cataloged target market research
Conducted an external survey about the effectiveness of new marketing techniques
Led demonstrations and conducted training sessions at vender stores throughout Washington, DC
Planned and executed large-scale events to establish positive relationships with customers and clients

ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS
Resident Assistant
Department of Resident Life; University of Maryland (July 2012-current)
Provide paraprofessional university advising to 80 undergraduate students each year
Maintain an inclusive environment regardless of race/religion/ethnicity/sexual orientation/ disability
Develop and conduct programs on diversity, personal development, relationships, health and safety, etc.
Manage administrative tasks including room condition reports, maintenance requests, incident reports, etc.

PR volunteer
TerpAMA; UMD branch of The American Marketing Association (September 2011-January 2013)
Collaborated with a 5 person consulting team to execute target market research and compile data on inter-
national and domestic marketing trends in order to build marketing plans for various clients
Executed branding techniques including logos, web campaigns and event sponsorship

SKILLS
MyMediaInfo: media contacts databases
Adobe InDesign and Photoshop

For more information please visit; http://sdean825portfolio.wordpress.com