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Chelsea Nelson

Capitol Heights,MD

Summary

Dependable and exemplary Legal Communications & PR student focused on contributing to company success while fostering community development. Experience as a community advocate and fundraising specialist with nonprofit organizations.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Public Relations Media Intern

Planned Parenthood Generation Action
10.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced brand visibility by creating and distributing press releases, media advisories, and social media content.
  • Assisted in coordinating successful events by managing guest lists, invitations, and logistics.
  • Developed engaging digital content for social media platforms to increase follower engagement and reach.

Health and Wellness Intern

Cathy Hughes School Of Communications Council
10.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced community engagement by organizing and leading outreach events.
  • Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
  • Established strong relationships with local organizations, fostering collaboration on shared goals.
  • Collaborated with other nonprofit organizations to develop joint initiatives that benefited the broader community at large.

Volunteer

Students For Socialism DMV
10.2023 - Current
  • Increased awareness of community issues by developing and implementing communication strategies through social media and newsletters.
  • Promoted civic engagement by educating residents on their rights and responsibilities as citizens and voters.

Donut Specialist

Krispy Kreme Donuts
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Enhanced team productivity by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
  • Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
  • Increased sales revenue with targeted marketing campaigns and strategic product positioning.
  • Reduced costs by identifying inefficiencies in operations and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Implemented new training programs for staff, leading to higher employee retention rates and better overall performance.

Voting Delegate

PGC Regional Association Of Student Governments
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Kept up with news on daily basis to stay informed about local, regional, national and international events.
  • Used public gatherings, community events and direct relations to implement demands of student constituents.
  • Conducted head counts to help predict outcome of upcoming votes.
  • Obtained over $4,000 in funding for Central High School over course of 2 years.

Student Organizer

University Of Maryland: Talent Search Program
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Organized a local educational supply drive by collaborating with the DC Water Administrative and Secretary Sectors
  • Learned about educational inequity and the effects of colonialism in developing countries
  • Learned how to organize, manage and mobilize resources in pursuit of social activism
  • Established strong relationships with local businesses for sponsorship opportunities, supporting school programs and initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Legal Communications

Howard University
Washington, DC
05.2027

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Capitol Heights, MD
05.2023

Skills

  • Strategic Communications
  • Press Release Writing
  • Campaign Management
  • Community Engagement
  • Social Media Management

Awards & Recognitions

  • Awarded Racial Justice Spoken Word Scholarship (2nd Place Winner), Prince George’s Memorial Lynching Project (2022)
  • Awarded “Illuminate Your Black Brilliance” Youth Entrepreneurship
    Award, HoodSmart & Ateya Productions LLC/ NAACP Washington DC Branch (2022)
  • Awarded “Illuminate Your Black Brilliance” Youth Humanitarian Award, HoodSmart & Ateya Productions LLC/ NAACP Washington DC Branch (2022)
  • Awarded Van Hollen Public Service Award, United States Senator Chris Van Hollen (2023)
  • Awarded Hilda Pemberton Community Service Award, Landover Educational Athletic Recreational Nonprofit (LEARN) Foundation (2023)

Timeline

Public Relations Media Intern

Planned Parenthood Generation Action
10.2023 - Current

Health and Wellness Intern

Cathy Hughes School Of Communications Council
10.2023 - Current

Volunteer

Students For Socialism DMV
10.2023 - Current

Donut Specialist

Krispy Kreme Donuts
11.2022 - 06.2023

Voting Delegate

PGC Regional Association Of Student Governments
11.2022 - 05.2023

Student Organizer

University Of Maryland: Talent Search Program
06.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Legal Communications

Howard University

High School Diploma -

Central High School

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