ERICA BASHAW

erica.bashaw@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Journalism; Public Relations concentration; Law & Society minor
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Anticipated degree date: March 2011
Cumulative GPA: 3.64 Major GPA: 3.9

A W A R D S A N D A C H I E V E M E N T S
Deans List: Fall 2007, Winter 2008, Fall 2008, Winter 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010
Cal Poly Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Leadership Award, 2009 - 2010

L A W E X P E R I E N C E
Intern, Alton & Allen, Inc. January 2010 - Present
San Luis Obispo, California
Reviews discovery and drafts analysis memoranda for criminal defense attorneys
Conducts investigative interviews of clients and witnesses, les documents with the Superior Court
Assists in trial preparation and assembling of trial binders
Following initial academic credit internship, was asked to join the rm as paid sta beginning June 2010

Intern, Orange County Public Defenders Oce Summer 2009

Orange, California
Conducted investigative interviews of minors at juvenile hall and drafted memoranda for juvenile delinquency attorneys
Assisted juvenile dependency investigators in contacting clients and social workers

P U B L I C R E L A T I O N S E X P E R I E N C E
Public Relations Intern, San Luis Obispo Superior Court Summer 2010

Student Account Executive, Central Coast PRspectives (student-run public relations rm) Spring 2010
Worked in a team to promote local non-prot organizations
Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center: Implemented an awareness campaign for the 2010 WALK for Autism and Autism
Awareness Fair (began initial strategic planning Winter 2010; event held April 25, 2010)
Cal Poly Community Center: Developed a strategic communication plan for the inaugural Community Service Awards slated
for Spring 2011; also helped client improve social media identity

L E A D E R S H I P , S O C I E T I E S , A N D C L U B S
Cal Poly Undergraduate Law Association (ULA)
Began regularly attending meetings and events in Spring 2009 to explore developing interest in law
Regularly assists faculty advisor with campus outreach and generating interest in club events
Appointed by faculty advisor to serve as Secretary for the 2010 - 2011 academic year

Cal Poly LSAT Club

Helped charter new club to assist Cal Poly students in preparing for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
Will serve as Treasurer during the 2010 - 2011 academic year (clubs inaugural year)

Cal Poly Public Relations Student Society and America (PRSSA)

Joined in Fall 2008 and began regularly attending biweekly club meetings
Attended PRSSA National Conference San Diego, California November 2009
Public Relations/Membership Director, May 2009 - June 2010
Organized fall and spring membership drives, maintained a complete and accurate membership roster
Helped achieve record membership numbers for the chapter, surpassing the national average