CARRIE MCGAHA
carrie.mcgaha@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
A communications or public realtions position with a nonprofit or government agency where I will bring a commitment to teamwork, a strong work ethic and strong communication skills.
EDUCATION
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
B.A. in Communications, Public Relations concentration Graduation: December 2010
Minors in Health, Medicine and Human Values and Journalism
GPA: 4.0/4.0, Dean’s List
Relevant Coursework: Communication Techniques in Public Relations, Organizational Communication, Principles of News Article Writing, Communication Research Methods, Editorial and Opinion Writing, Contemporary Moral Issues, Media Writing, Public Relations Application
WORK EXPERIENCE
North Carolina State University College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Raleigh, NC
Communications Intern August 2010 – present
• Created press releases about upcoming events within the college.
• Created a Facebook page for the college and updated social media outlets to reach the college’s publics.
• Interviewed students, alumni and faculty for stories featured in CHASS newsletters.
• Researched and wrote articles for employee and college newsletters.
North Carolina Electric Membership, Raleigh, NC
Corporate Communications Intern September 2009 – July 2010
• Created press releases for member cooperatives and campaigns.
• Recruited local businesses to create a new employee benefits initiative.
• Worked with a project team to publicize Bright Ideas grant program.
• Researched and wrote articles for employee and cooperative newsletters.
• Updated crisis communication plan quarterly by contacting key local and state officials.
Champion Credit Union, Canton, NC
Member Services Specialist May 2008 – August 2008
• Served credit union members with a joyful attitude.
• Informed and interacted with members about new offers, loans and promotions.
MEMBERSHIPS
Alpha Phi Omega member – Fellowship VP 2009
Phi Beta Kappa member
National Society of Collegiate Scholars member
LEADERSHIP/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
SPCA of Wake County, Raleigh, NC 2008 – present
• Exercised dogs and cleaned kennels.
Boys and Girls Club – Brentwood, Raleigh, NC 2009 – present
• Taught arts and crafts to elementary-aged children.
Habitat for Humanity International, Dominican Republic 2010
• Built house with NC State University Alternative Spring Break group.
Cross Cultural Solutions, Peru 2009
• Cared for children in government-sponsored daycare for families in extreme poverty.
