Coroflot

Resume

Michael Vaughn Stanley
8842 Orchard Grove Way * Raleigh, NC 27612 * (919) 673.3461 or (919) 741.5725 * michael.v.stanley@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
To expand organizational management skills and responsibilities while obtaining a challenging, full-time position in, strategic communication, advertising, marketing, public relations or related working environment.

EDUCATION
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Bachelor of Science, Journalism and Mass Communication; Concentrated in Public Relations
Graduated May 2006

SKILLS
• Strong in communications and technical writing; presentation / public speaking, publication design and layout
• Proficient in Windows XP / Vista, Mac OS X, Adobe Creative Suite 4, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Office Enterprise, Macromedia Studio and various database research applications
• Team-oriented, motivated, passionate, creative, ambitious, hard-working and punctual
• Knowledgeable in marketing and business concepts

EMPLOYMENT
August 2007 – January 2009 V.K. Fields & Company Raleigh, NC
Publicity and Promotions Manager (Clientele: Corporate, Non-Profit, Colleges and Universities, Local Government, Individuals and Personalities)
• Managed and coordinated the overall strategic positioning of clientele and affiliated partners
• Identified feature profiles, interview opportunities for media exposure and recommended advertising space
• Developed customized PR campaigns, client proposals, researched targeted marketing and awareness initiatives to pursue
• Managed deliverables as it pertains to event planning, graphic design, copywriting, editing, print and production deadlines

August 2006 – August 2007 Moroch Partners, L.P. Raleigh, NC
Account Coordinator (Client: McDonald’s Corporation)
• Established relationships with urban media partners for remote activations and promotional programs
• Oversaw on-going review, updates and/or adjustments to marketing plan for corporate client McDonald’s
• Maintained all Co-Op communications in accurate and timely manner
• Developed planning and event execution tactics for corporate sponsorships in both general and targeted markets

Winter 2006 – Spring 2006 The Event Authority, LLC Greensboro, NC
Intern (Clientele: Brand Jordan and Hidden Beach Recordings)
• Implemented strategic planning and execution for sporting and entertainment events
• Generated media campaigns utilizing frequent press releases, radio spot scripts and promotional tools
• Established relationships with corporate sponsors and local / national media contacts while working on various projects
• Developed materials for the 2006 Jordan All-American Classic held at Madison Square Garden in New York City

Fall 2004 – Spring 2006 The A&T Register, North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, NC
Campus Newspaper – Reporter/Sports Editor
• Enforced deadlines while supervising and advising reporters
• Copyedited section using Associated Press Style, incorporated graphics and photos with Adobe applications
• Conducted weekly meetings to develop sports story ideas that appealed to the student body and community
• Submitted articles frequently to other section editors to maintain good rapport and to remain well-rounded

Summer 2003 – Winter 2004 KGB (Formally INFOnxx, Inc.) McLeansville, NC
Customer Service Representative
• Provided directory assistance and enhanced services to the customers of various mobile carriers
• Achieved and excelled company expectations in regard to call time, quality, protocol and presence
• Trained and developed new employees frequently
• Supplied viable information toward overall team development and customer satisfaction

MEMBERSHIPS
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Wake County Young Democrats Association, Public Relations Student Society of America, National Association of Black Journalists, Black College Communication Association, Associated Collegiate Press, American Marketing Association, American Advertising Federation, International Association of Business Communicators

AWARDS
2005 Excellence in Journalism, Black College Communication Association (BCCA), Best Sports Coverage “The A&T Register”

* Portfolio can be viewed online at www.coroflot.com/mvstanle & References are available upon request