Raymond Carlos Cruz

Summary

Carlos Cruz is a creative public relations professional with a passion for applying strategic integrated marketing communication to reach target audiences Has a solid track record of positive social media growth Possesses a desire to construct memorable advertising, marketing, and public relation campaigns Is a cooperative and collaborative team leader with a strong motivation to succeed.

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LinkedIn page

Email: rcruz5@gmu.edu Location: 22030

Biosketch

Education

George Mason University Bachelor’s Degree, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, 3.9 GPA 2013 – June 2017Dean’s List. Minor in Theater.

Activities and Societies: Mason Players, Represent Us, The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering,Arts, and Math) Table

(Open)2 projects (Open)2 organizations (Open)2 honors and awards Battlefield High School Advanced High School Diploma

Experience

Client Relations TriVision, Inc. May 2016 – Present (6 months)Chantilly, VA• Writes blogs, websites, case studies and implements SEO strategies for clients. • Creates a social media strategy and calendar for clients. • Assists the CMO and COO with organizing accounts. • Represents company at event tables and networking events. • Contributes writing RFPs and RFQs. Promotions and Social Media Intern STEAM at Mason August 2014 – Present (2 years 3 months)George Mason UniversityContinuously building relationships and sharing ideas with the community about the benefits of the integration of the arts into STEM turning it into STEAM. Created content and planed out social media campaigns. Increased twitter followers by 55%, increased ...

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Jason Hayes

Summary

Jason Hayes is a undergraduate student at George Mason University majoring in communication.

Jason is concerned with: -Ethical applications for public relations and strategic communication -Critical Theory in regards to professional communication -Applying concepts of intercultural communication to connect people, mediate, and understand the differences and similarities between groups to break down the constructed barriers between groups -Social justice and action

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LinkedIn page

Email: jhayes10@gmu.edu Location: 22030

Education

George Mason University Department of Communication Bachelor’s degree, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Senior 2014 – 2016

Experience

Server/Coach Great American Restaurants April 2013 – December 2015 (2 years 9 months)team strategy, effective communication, hospitality, leadership, delegation, creative problem solving etc.

Sales Associate (DRUMS) Guitar Center April 2011 – September 2011 (6 months)Customer Service and Satisfaction, Product knowledge and demonstration, Inventory management, Price Negotiation, used product buy in, team strategy, repairs, everything else involved in smooth day to day running of the department

Volunteer Experience & Causes

Volunteer Event Coordinator National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America/ Hungry for Music Inc. January 2011Arts and Culturearranged and created a benefit concert in the community to aid efforts with Hungry for Music

Public Relations/ Earned Media:

Causes Jason cares about: Arts and Culture Civil Rights and Social Action Disaster and Humanitarian Relief Economic Empowerment Education Environment Health Poverty Alleviation Social Services

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Nelson Lanzas

Summary

Nelson Lanzas is a student at George Mason University majoring in Communication; concentration on Public Relations and minor in Psychology.

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LinkedIn page

Email: nlanzas@gmu.edu Location: 22030

Education

George Mason University Bachelor’s Degree, Major, Communication; Concentration, Public Relations; Minor, Psychology, GPA 3.0 2012 – 2016Concentration, Public Relations Minor, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Dean’s List, 1 semester, August 2014-December 2014

Experience

Team Member State Farm July 2014 – Present (2 years 4 months)Vienna, Virginia

Use customer-focused, need-based process to educate customers about insurance options. Helped main agent to develop strategies to meet marketing goals and deadlines. Provide prompt, accurate, and friendly customer service. Generate leads, schedule appointments, take payments, identify the needs and problems of customer and gather information to sell appropriate products and services

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Bridget Bush

Summary

Bridget Bush is an academic in every sense of the word. I excelled in my undergraduate studies, and I have remained at George Mason University, where I am now pursuing my MA in Communication, which will then be followed by the pursuance of a PhD in Communication.

My dream is to remain at this University as a Professor of Communication, as well as continuing to contribute to the amazing Communication research being performed at George Mason University.

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LinkedIn Page

Email: bridgetbush@gmail.com Location: 22030

Biosketch

Education

George Mason University Master’s Degree, Communication, General 2015 – 2017As an undergraduate student, I was an active member of my sorority, Alpha Phi, serving as Community Service Director and organizing many philanthropic events in that position. I also served as Music Director, during which time I educated my fellow sisters on the and meanings behind our songs and chants. I was also an Honors Communication Student, completing my own quantitative research study on the effects of family communication on political affiliation.

As a graduate student, I am currently in the midst of a quantitative and qualitative study on the #BlackLivesMatter movement on social media.

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi, Order of Omega, Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Alpha Pi George Mason University Bachelor’s Degree, Communication, General, 3.72 GPA 2011 ...

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Heather R. Anderson

Heather Anderson is an undergraduate student at George Mason University majoring in Communication and Public Relations.

LinkedIn page

Her experience includes working at the Eaglebank Arena, formerly known as the Patriot Center, since October of 2013 as an usher.

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Elina Guralnik

Summary

Elina is a second year Master in Public Health, Epidemiology, student. Her multifaceted experiences had brought her to a deep commitment and understanding of the importance of communication in health. Her goal is to continue raising awareness about various health issues through writing and advocacy.

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LinkedIn page

Email: eguralni@masonlive.gmu.edu

Biosketch

Education

George Mason University – College of Health and Human Services MPH, Epidemiology 2015 – 2017 (expected graduation)

Northeastern University postgraduate coursework, Counseling Psychology 2000 – 2001

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick BA, Biology 1995 – 1998

Organizations

American Public Health Association (APHA) -Student Member (09/2016 – present)

Society for the Epidemiologic Research (SER)- Student Member (10/2016-present)

Experience

Armenian American Cultural Association, Inc./Armenian American Wellness Center Consultant, February 2014 – present Arlington, VA

Grant Writing Newsletter Writing and Content Development

Program Coordinator, MIT Venture Mentoring Service Massachusetts Institute of Technology July 2006 – August 2008, Cambridge, MA

Special Assistant, Office of the Vice President for Research Massachusetts Institute of Technology June 2005 – July 2006, Cambridge, MA

Research Project Coordinator University of Toronto, Department of Sociology September 2003 – March 2005, Berlin, Germany

Mathematics Instructor The Steppingstone Foundation September 2000 – May 2001, Boston, MA Research Assistant Institute for the Study of Child Development, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School October 1998 – May 2000, New Brunswick, NJ

Languages spoken:

Russian, German Causes Elina cares about: Education Health Science and Technology

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