Hi, I'm oakley
public relations & marketing
MISSION:
To advocate for others, campaign for their passions, and tell innovative stories through relevant digital strategies based on in-depth research.
VISION:
To be a proponent for the underdog, a storyteller for the outcasts, an authentic enthusiast, a fanatic of life, and a constant summit that brings others from darkness into limelight.
VALUES:
Integrity, Benevolence, Exhilaration, Dedication, Wonder
Resume
OAKLEY REESE WEDDLE
PUBLIC RELATIONS & MARKETING
WORK EXPERIENCE
MARKETING MANAGER
ProTech Services Group, Inc. | Aug 2019 - Present
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Lead marketing department of PR, SEO, and MarCom professionals. Implement and update effective SEO strategies while developing and managing www.psgi.net with 5,000 visits a month.
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Create unique and engaging content for a range of social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, and Instagram.
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Plan and host online and in-person marketing events.
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Boost brand awareness and revenue with target customer demographics with social, print, and email campaigns.
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Utilize Adobe platform to design digital and print advertisements.
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Execute media relations, crisis planning, reputation management, and creative social communications strategies.
GRADUATE ASSISTANT
The University of Memphis | Aug 2022 - Present
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Assist faculty with teaching, grading, research, events, and promotion. Execute the presidentship of the Public Relations Student Society of America. Signal boost professional internships from all around to students in the department.
MARKETING INTERN
The Tennessee Conservationist | Jan 2022 - May 2022
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Develop and run successful social media campaigns that target key publics with the goal of increasing brand reputation, subscriptions to the magazine, and getting more people into the Tennessee State Parks for the spring and summer season.
FREELANCE PR WORK
Jubilant Communications | Aug 2020 - Present
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Work with clients from all around the country to execute campaigns, run social media efforts, and accomplish all marketing/PR objectives.
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Specialize in helping start-ups and small businesses in their genesis by implementing social communications strategies into their business models.
EDUCATION
MASTER OF ARTS, JOURNALISM AND STRATEGIC MEDIA; INTEGRATED STRATEGIC MEDIA
The University of Memphis | 2022 - 2023
President of Public Relations Student Society of America Graduate Assistant; President of Department Graduate Association
BACHELOR OF ARTS, MAJOR IN PUBLIC RELATIONS
The University of Memphis | 2020 - 2022
Minors in Marketing Management and Social Media Marketing
Vice President of Public Relations Student Society of America
GPA: 3.7
CERTIFICATIONS
Hootsuite Certified Professional, Hubspot Academy Certified, Adobe Photoshop Expert, LinkedIn Social Media Marketing Certification
AWARDS
Outstanding PR Student (Lambuth) - 2022
The University of Memphis
Department of Journalism and Strategic Media
Outstanding Visual Public Relations - 2022
The University of Memphis Department of Journalism and Strategic Media
PR Rookie of the Year - 2021
The University of Memphis
Department of Journalism and Strategic Media
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Social Media Marketing
Campaign Creation and Implementation
Website Development and Management
SEO and Analytics
Email Marketing
Graphic Design
Event Planning and Execution
Branding for Strategic Media
Crisis Communication
Reputation Management
Media Relations and Writing
Photography
Video Editing