Finley Dowdell
Gainesville
Summary
I am an aspiring Public Relations professional with hands-on experience in community engagement. I have contributed to social media marketing for local organizations. I am a member of PRSSA and a sports information director for the Gator Volleyball program at the University of Florida. Next semester, I will have served two years as a Panhellenic counselor for sorority recruitment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sports Information Director
University of Florida, Gainesville
2026.01 - Current
- Managed production of game-day materials, including rosters, statistics, and press releases.
- Oversaw digital content creation for social media platforms, increasing audience engagement significantly.
Panhellenic Counselor
University of Florida Panhellenic
2024.02 - Current
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote peer support and collective healing.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques to enhance potential new member coping strategies.
Director of Operations
Special Olympics
2022.04 - 2025.08
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Education
Master of Science - Mass Communication
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL2029-09
Bachelor of Science - Public Relations
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL2027-05
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Instructional Techniques
- Media relations
- Website management
- Multimedia storytelling
- Press release writing
- Social media strategy
- Community relations
- Internal communications
- Data analytics
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Certification
Hootsuite Platform Certification
Credential ID: 379398766
Timeline
Sports Information Director
University of Florida, Gainesville
2026.01 - Current
Panhellenic Counselor
University of Florida Panhellenic
2024.02 - Current
Director of Operations
Special Olympics
2022.04 - 2025.08
Master of Science - Mass Communication
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Public Relations
University of Florida