Amanda Duchek
Public Relations Coordinator
RESUME
Professional ​
Info​​
Currently, I work as an Administrative Assistant to the vice president of the Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA). I actively maintain the HMA’s member and consumers website on a regular basis, write and distribute member communiques, and coordinator and assist with company events. I have experience in public relations through conducting a paper reduction campaign, planning and executing multiple events, managing large databases, and internship experience. As a journalism student I have written and created many news articles and news packages. I have knowledge and experience in graphic design programs and video production. Please review my resume and this portfolio site for examples of my work.
Skills
PROFICIENT WITH PC & MAC
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
ADOBE PREMIERE
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
ADOBE INDESIGN
MICROSOFT PROGRAMS
SPSS
(SOFTWARE PACKAGE FOR THE SOCIAL SCIENCES)
KEYSTROKE POS SOFTWARE
NETSUITE USER
QUICKBOOKS
Work​
Experience​
Hardwood Manufacturers Association Pittsburgh, PA
Sept. 2016-Present
Administrative Assistant
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Produce and distribute electronic membership communiques and reminders
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Update content on member and consumer website’s regularly
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Coordinate and assist with company events and act as a company liaison for outside services
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Prepare and distribute member information and event materials
S. Stray Publishing LLC. Pittsburgh, PA
June 2014-Present
PR/Social Media Specialist Independent Contractor
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Maintain media contacts and sent out press releases for company clients
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Create and implement PR and marketing campaigns for company clients
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Plan and coordinate speaking engagements for company clients
EAP Innovations Mount Pleasant, PA
April 2015-Sept. 2016
Project Coordinator/Customer Service
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Maintained company social media accounts and wrote for company blog
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Updated and redesigned company website
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Manged multiple production schedules for company clients
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Maintained filing system on company products
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Managed warehouse inventory
WordPress Pittsburgh, PA
June 2014-Mar. 2016
Blogger
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Topics included: public relations, social media, advertising, event planning, and more
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I created written and video blogs
Activities
Public Relations Student Society of America
Duquesne Student Television
WDSR Duquesne Student Radio
Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society
Kappa Tau Alpha, Duquesne University
Education
Duquesne University
​2010 - 2014
Bachelors of Art
Majors: Public Relations/Advertising & Broadcast Journalism
GPA 3.6
Graduated: May 2014