ABOUT
Hi! I'm Lucy.
I am currently a second year honors student at the University of Georgia double majoring in public relations and political science with a certificate in public affairs communications. I grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and have had the privilege of studying subjects I am passionate about in Athens for the past two years. As a double major, I have found a valuable intersection between public relations and traditional political thought and am eager to explore how I can combine the two in a meaningful way. I currently write for UGA's Public Relations Student Society of America chapter, which has enabled me to build connections with both my peers and faculty members and explore media relations from a professional perspective. Furthermore, through courses like Reporting, Graphic Communications and Public Affairs Communications, I have honed my skills as a creator and writer. Upon graduation I hope to work in government relations, campaign strategy or public affairs.
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In addition to my work in each respective college on UGA's campus, I also serve as the Sisterhood Director for my sorority, which has allowed me to plan and execute various events that aim to strengthen member relations and create diverse member experiences.
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Thanks for visiting my portfolio and getting to know a little more about me. Lets be in touch!
WORK
Creative Application Project
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The creative application project offered me the opportunity to employ strategic design skills to create interesting visuals, maximize on-screen and image optimization and include key details in a stylistic and appealing way.
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Through a thoughtful redesign and revision process, I was able to utilize the skills I acquired through my photoshop certification to create the new advertisement on the top.
InDesign Mini Project
The InDesign Mini Project challenged me to employ my knowledge of the Indesign software to create a holiday graphic. For this project, I was able to practice visual hierarchy, make good type choices and practice merging graphics with type in a succinct and dynamic way. I chose Easter because I was excited to work with a pastel color palette and experiment with different shapes that would add life to this advirtisement.
Beat Q&A
For the Beat Q&A, I had the opportunity to interview Allison McCullick, Director of Community Relations in the government relations office at UGA. She shared her insight into local initiatives, including a new collaborative after-school program between UGA students and the Clarke County School District. Read more about it here.
Event Preview Story
This story allowed me to gain practical experience writing a story that highlights certain topics going to be covered in a non-biased, non promotional way. Furthermore, it forced me to think critically about what agenda items would be most impactful and newsworthy, which is a skill that will serve me well when pitching stories in the future. Read about it here.
News Conference Story
This story further refined my skills as a keen listener in a fast-moving environment. This event allowed me to practice honing in on breaking news and conveying all of the newsworthy aspects of the Future Land Use Plan in a journalistic style. Read more about it here.
RESUME
Academics
University of Georgia, Class of 2026
Morehead Honors College
Zell Miller Scholarship
GPA: 3.83
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Campus and Community Involvement
Content Committee Member, Public Relations Student Society of America (August 2023-Present)
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Created press releases, articles, and blog posts to increase engagement and boost the online presence of our chapter
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Demonstrated strong communication skills that furthered the key values of our organization
Sisterhood Director, Chi Omega (January 2024-Present)
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Spearheaded and executed sisterhood events that increased member engagement and fostered inclusivity
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Organized programs that strengthened interpersonal communication among members and created impactful experiences
Volunteer, Extra Special People (August 2023-December 2023)
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Facilitated personalized activities for people with special needs on a weekly basis
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Encouraged and instituted individualized educational workshops for participants
Assistant House Manager, Chi Omega (August 2023-May 2024)
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Oversaw management of house facilities and acted as a liaison between residents and house mother
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Managed housing logistics including room assignments and overall occupancy to ensure the full efficiency and organization
Parents' Weekend Chair, Chi Omega (February 2024-Present)
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Planned and coordinated parents’ weekend events for 4 different age groups
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Spearheaded new initiative to connect freshmen students and parents in an intimate setting
Academic Honors and Achievements
Finalist, National Society of the Colonial Dames Essay Contest (June 2022)
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Wrote an essay supporting the retention of the Electoral College and was selected as a finalist from the state of Georgia
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Traveled to Washington, D.C. to study federal government and national politics for a week with other finalists
National Society of Collegiate Scholars Award (December 2022)
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Recognized by UGA for 4.0 GPA; first semester freshman year.
Outstanding Committee Member Award, Public Relations Student Society of America (December 2023)
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Recognized by PRSSA for outstanding work producing articles and interviewing sources for the Content Committee
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Employment
Sales Associate, Ginger Howard Selections (May 2023-Present)
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Assist customers, communicate with vendors, supervise Shopify account and online presence, and manage social media pages
Intern, Praying for the Next Generation (May 2023-September 2023)
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Managed Facebook pages, helped expand the vision of the non-profit to other college campuses, and assisted in tracking engagement across different media platforms
Certificates
Photoshop
InDesign
Creating Inclusive Content