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Email: akpondo@gmail.com

Skills

Professional â€‹

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I am a master of public health student and recent public relations graduate at the University of Florida. My desire is to expand my experience and knowledge in these fields while developing a variety of skills.

​​Experience​
 

Communications Assistant, University of Florida Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research and Genetics Institue, Gainesville, Fla. February 2014 - Present

  • Writing/Editing Website Content

    • ufgi.ufl.edu

    • biotech.ufl.edu

  • Event Management

  • PR and Event Planning

  • Social Media Management

  • Newsletter Content

  • News Monitering

Organizational Planning​

Writing and Editing​

PC and Mac Proficiency

Digital Communications

Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter

InDesign and Photoshop

Customer Service
Wordpress

Constant Contact

Mailchimp

Public Relations Intern, World Triathlon Corporation (Ironman), Tampa, Fla., Summer 2013

  • Press Releases

  • Media Relations

  • Media Pitching

  • Media Recap

  • Website Copy

  • Public Relations Brainstorming

2010 - present

PR and Events Team / Social Media Manger, Her Campus UFL, Gainesville, Fla.

​2013 - present

  • Event Planning

  • Management of Her Campus UFL Facebook and Twitter

  • January 2013 individual views up by 500

2010 - present

Event Hostess, Pump It Up, Tampa, Fla.

​2009 - 2012

  • Customer Service

  • Issue Management

  • Training

Sales Associate, Pacsun, Tampa, Fla.

​2008-2009

  • Customer Relations
  • Image Maintenence
  • Theft Prevention

Education

University of Florida

​2013 - Present

Pursuing Master of Public Health

GPA: 3.9

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Expected Graduation Date: August 2015

Public Health courses taken:

Epidemiology

Biostatistics

Environmental Health

Health Policy

Public Health Theory

Program Planning and Evaluation

 

Research Methods

Public Health Needs Assessment

Health Communication

Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Response

University of Florida

2011-2014

Bachelor of Science 

Public Relations

GPA: 3.6

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Public Relations courses taken:

​Reporting

Public Relations Research

Public Relations Writing

Public Relations Strategies

Public Relations Campaigns

Social Media Management

Tampa Catholic High School

​2006 - 2010

Honors and Awards

​Senior Editor of Yearbook

Secretary of Beta Club

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Activities

  • Public Relations Student Society of America

  • Delta Epsilon Iota Honor Society

  • American Marketing Association

  • Volunteer 3 hours a week with Sydney Lanier Fitness Program

  • Volunteer at Camp Boggy Creek

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