MADILYN FITZPATRICK COLE
(702) 301-4990 madilynmcole@[Link]
Education
Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah Aug. 2009-Dec. 2013 Major: Communications with an emphasis in public relations (3.87 GPA) Two-year PRSSA member, BYU Pre-Law Club member Honors Received: BYUMember of Kappa Tau Alpha, BYUAcademic Scholarship recipient, BYU Athletic Scholarship recipient, UNLVMillennium Scholarship recipient, BYUGolden Key HS member
Experience
Communications and Public Relations Assistant for Simplicity Laser Inc. (July-Dec. 2013) Lindon, Utah Edited and created several employee training documents used in formal trainings. Created over 10 promotional pieces that were used for the launch of new products. Re-designed the product label and packaging for the Simplicity Restorative gel that is now in clinics nationwide. Public Relations Intern for Modern Yardage fabric designSenior Public Relations Writing Class Client (June-Aug. 2013) Provo, Utah Created a strategic plan to help reach the goals and objectives Modern Yardage created. Wrote and pitched several press releases to five editors throughout Utah County. Created an FAQ document for the Modern Yardage website as well as a YouTube video. Designed event posters and a new brochure to differentiate Modern Yardage from other fabric manufacturers and retailers. Public Information Office Assistant for the Supreme Court of the State of Nevada (Jan.-Feb. 2013) Regional Justice Center, Las Vegas, Nevada Wrote and edited news releases involving the Supreme Court and the Justices. Interviewed and video recorded over 30 judges and justices statewide. Assisted in creating and launching the new Meet the Nevada Judiciary statewide program to help citizens of Nevada meet judges through the Supreme Court website. Created strategies and tactics for Nevadas Award-winning Law Day Live program to help reach high school students. Universe Reporter (Aug.-Dec. 2012) BYU Universe Newsroom, Provo, Utah Interviewed over 60 sources in person or over the phone. Practiced and perfected AP style for news writing. Wrote over 20 stories, three published on the front page, involving BYU campus life. Promoted my stories via Facebook and Twitter to increase readership. Research Assistant for the Daily Universe (Jan.-April 2012) Provo, Utah Used and became proficient in SPSS software. Conducted focus groups and surveys to gain primary research. Gathered extensive secondary research to compile a 60-page research report for our client, BYUs student newspaper, the Daily Universe. Account Member for the BYU Department of Communications (April-June 2011) Bradley Lab, Provo, Utah Created strategic plans to target students thinking about majoring in Communications. Wrote and edited two news stories involving the Department of Communications for the newsletter. Worked with InDesign to format page layouts for the department website.