Resume & Cover Letter

Here is a link to both my cover letter and resume. These documents will allow you to see my past achievements, work experience, and academic coursework. I hope I will be able to use my skills and knowledge to benefit your organization.

Examples of My Work

Below I have listed a few pieces of written work I have completed during the past four years at TCNJ. Please feel free to click on any assignment to view it in its entirety.

Media Advisory & News Release

I wrote these articles in my public relations class. These two documents were a part of a media kit developed for The Men’s Basketball Team at TCNJ. My group, Promoters Inc., also developed a public relations strategic plan following a thorough analysis of current practices.

Trade Article

I wrote this article about Hulu, the online video site, for my Introduction to Media Communication class.

Health Campaign

I wrote this campaign for my Theories of Persuasion class. I researched and designed a prevention campaign for lack of seatbelt use, targeting black parents in inner cities.

Health Care Reform Presentation

This presentation was created in an attempt to persuade the audience to favor an alternative to government run health care. My group chose a conservative perspective to appeal to the audience.

Past Employment

I recently had an internship at Creative Marketing Alliance in Princeton Junction, New Jersey. I assisted CMA within it’s marketing, account management, and public relations departments. I also managed social marketing initiatives, aided in data input, and developed business strategies. This internship allowed me to use my creativity, a desired trait in a teacher, and also taught me business strategies and practices.

I also have a job at Jasna Polana, a PGA sponsored golf club. Having a job while attending school has taught me to multi-task and be responsible. I accommodate members and guests at this private course, most of whom are very successful businessmen and own their own companies. Working here has given me the patience needed to be a teacher in the future; it has also taught me how to speak to business executives in a professional and intelligent manner.

The Other Side of the World and Back

Last winter I sat on a plane for 22 hours straight and traveled to the other side of the world. I went to the land down under also known as Australia. Making the decision to study abroad was the best decision of my life. Living in another country changed my life, allowed me to become more independent, and prepared me for life after college.

I took part in many excursions that left an imprint on my life and participated in activities that tested my limits and pushed my mind. I also learned more about Australia and the Aboriginal culture, which is the oldest living culture in the world, through classes at the University of Wollongong.

Studying abroad forced me to step out of my comfort zone. I started over in a new place without the friends and family I was surrounded with the majority of my life. I was truly on my own and had limited communication back home. I was able to learn more about myself through traveling, meeting new people, and experiencing new things on my own. Aside from changing my life and gaining independence, studying abroad also prepared me for the future.

Taking classes overseas and experiencing a new way of life prepared me for life after college. I learned to adapt and do things that I was not used to doing. I was placed in a classroom with completely different standards of education and different teaching methods. This adaptation is similar to life after college when I step foot into my first job. At my first job I will face a change in routine, obey different rules, and do tasks I am not familiar with.

Studying abroad was the best decision of my life and I am grateful that I had the opportunity to experience the beautiful country of Australia. Australia changed my life and I will always consider Australia my second home.

I have also included a link to a newsletter published by the program I traveled through to Australia. I wrote this article about my spring break trip to Fraser Island and the Whitsunday Islands in Australia.

Photos from Down Under

Thank You!

Thank you for taking the time to view my virtual portfolio! I hope you enjoyed your visit and learned more about my personality, past work experiences, and examples of my academic projects. I am a motivated, enthusiastic, and hardworking individual and cannot wait to use my skills in the “real world” after graduation.

Please email me at schroed5@tcnj.edu with any questions you may have.

Sincerely,

Samantha Schroeder