Lindsey Barber
Public Relations Professional|Brand Developer
|Multicultural Communicator
Languages
Spanish: Strong speaking skills in social context; Moderate writing skills
Skills
Public Relations
Event Planning
Advertising
Cultural Liaison
Social Media Communication
Brand Development
Written & Verbal Communication
Account Planning
Non-profit Industries
Media Communications
2010 - present
2010 - present
​Strategic Communications Intern
The H Agency
​ September 2011 - December 2011
• Created content for potential advertisement campaigns
• Researched competitor advertisement strategies
• Performed media planning for the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
• Connected with local newspapers, magazines, radio stations, and news stations with purposes of media advocacy for the American Cancer Society of New Orleans.
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• Developed press releases and stories for the promotion of American Cancer Society events
• Conducted interviews with cancer survivors and Hope Lodge residents
• Launched Facebook accounts for ACS of New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville, and Louisville
• Published two stories in the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge 2011 Annual Report
• Connected with local newspapers, magazines, radio stations, and new stations with purposes of media advocacy
​Communication and Marketing Intern
American Cancer Society -- New Orleans, LA
​June 2011 - August 2011
​DePaul University
Masters of Arts (MA), Public Relations and Advertising
​2012 - 2014
Resume
Work​
experience​
Education
​Tulane University
Bachelor of Arts, Communication; Minor: Latin American Studies
​2008 - 2012
​Study Abroad:
Danish Institute for Study Abroad, Communication and Media
​January 2011 - May 2011
​Public Relations Intern
The Silverman Group, Inc.
​ August 2013 - November 2013
• Wrote press releases, media alerts, and pitch letters for 8 different clients including: Chicago Loop Alliance, Renaissance Society, Music Box Theatre, and Beethoven Festival: LOVE 2013
• Created social media content for agency Twitter and Facebook pages
• Complied and analyzed media coverage for clients
​Distinguished Events Intern
American Cancer Society -- Chicago, IL
​ January 2013 - May 2013
• Contributed to event planning team for the 2013 American Cancer Society Discovery Ball -- event raised $2.1 million
• Fundraised with businesses around the world in the form of auction items
• Managed Discovery Ball event volunteers