Lisa Atufunwa

Past

Twitter Intern at CAREEREALISM.com
Public Relations/Media Volunteer for Relay For Life at American Cancer Society
Account Supervisor - Public Relations Student Society of America at Public Relations Student Society of America

Student Aide at Michigan State University - Department of Advertising, Public Relations, and Retialing
Advertising/Marketing Intern at Championship Modeling Company
Intern at The Sandbox, LLC

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Education

Michigan State University

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Lisa Atufunwa’s Summary

Recent college graduate of Michigan State University. Majored in advertising with experience in public relations through my involvement in PRSSA.

I am transitioning from student into a young professional, seeking more opportunities to gain experience and knowledge in public relations/communications. In the future, I will continue my education by obtaining my Masters in Public Relations and will work towards being accredited in public relations through PRSA.

I am currently seeking employment in public relations/communications in the DC/MD/VA area.

Lisa Atufunwa’s Specialties:

Non-Profit, Social Media, Career/Professional Industry, HTML Coding

Lisa Atufunwa’s Experience

Twitter Intern

CAREEREALISM.com

(Individual & Family Services industry)

May 2009 — September 2009 (5 months)

• Increased Web site traffic by more than 20% using Twitter
• Leverage Twitter to help with public relations, branding and marketing for online career resource center
Public Relations/Media Volunteer for Relay For Life

American Cancer Society

(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

April 2009 — May 2009 (2 months)

Monitored media coverage of American Cancer Society and Relay For Life. Secured and organized local publicity and media exposure for the Relay For Life event. Created press releases and public service announcement to create awareness and involvement on campus.
Account Supervisor - Public Relations Student Society of America

Public Relations Student Society of America

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

August 2006 — April 2009 (2 years 9 months)

I am an advertising junior and member of Public Relations Student Society of America at Michigan State University. I am currently work with Capital Area Michigan Works! with their "Keep Learning... Our Future Depends On It" campaign, which promotes the importance of education in the Greater Lansing Area. In the past I have worked on campaigns for Michigan Humane Society, NAMI, and MSU Stars: Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Student Aide

Michigan State University - Department of Advertising, Public Relations, and Retialing

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

August 2006 — April 2009 (2 years 9 months)

Assistant to the Administrator, secretaries, and Chairperson for the office. Helped professors and TAs with copy jobs and small projects. In addition, preparing graduate applications before they are viewed by the Graduate Application Committee.
Advertising/Marketing Intern

Championship Modeling Company

(Apparel & Fashion industry)

August 2008 — October 2008 (3 months)

Find new and innovated ways to promote the companies fashion show. I create the designs for tickets and flyers, contacting radio stations and writing press releases and media advisories.
Intern

The Sandbox, LLC

(Events Services industry)

May 2008 — August 2008 (4 months)

I am creating a national media contact list of major U.S. cities, managing company website, using social media strategies to build the company's image (blog, Facebook, and Youtube) and working with vendors for upcoming events.

Lisa Atufunwa’s Education

Michigan State University

B.A. , Advertising , 2005 — 2009

Activities and Societies:

Public Relations Student Society of America, Day at State Student Host, Spartan Shadow Mentoring Program

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Lisa Atufunwa’s Interests:

sports, music, art (drawing and painting), movies, learning about history and culture, learning anything and everything about computers and technology, reading, traveling, meeting new people