Gillian Hanley

Results-driven and adaptable professional with strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Committed to leveraging my positive attitude and eagerness to learn in contributing to company success. Seeking to apply my dynamic approach and collaborative mindset to launch a promising career in Public Relations and Communications, and help my teams succeed along the way.

• Gamma Phi Beta Sorority at Auburn University, 08/2020, 05/2024
• Auburn University Public Relations Student Society Of America, 09/2021, 05/2023

08/01/2024, Hiring Manager, Simoneink, Media Relations - Administrative Assistant

Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my interest in the Media Relations - Administrative Assistant position at Simoneink, as advertised. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to your Public Relations firm specializing in luxury hotels and restaurants. With my strong background in PR and marketing, and with my hands-on experience in media relations and administrative tasks, I am confident in my ability to support your busy team effectively.  During my time at Auburn, I developed a solid foundation in strategic communication and brand management. My multiple public relations internships allowed me to refine my skills in assisting clients with their brand development through WordPress, designing brand kits, tracking social media analytics using Google Analytics, and creating and posting consistent content to target audiences. My current internship has helped me advanced my skills in creating media lists of journalists and reporters through key searches on Muck Rack. I am responsible for creating newsletters for one of our clients three days a week, highlighting any articles that have mentioned our client using Cision and Muck Rack. Additionally, I have developed writing skills for press releases, booking memos, and media trend reports, further strengthening my ability to handle media relations effectively. I am particularly drawn to Simoneink.com due to your focus on advocating for luxury hotels and restaurants, which aligns perfectly with my passion for the hospitality industry. My experience in managing social media accounts, tracking anticipated coverage, assembling press kits, and maintaining journalist contact information makes me well-suited for this role. I am eager to bring my dedication, initiative, and strong work ethic to Simoneink.com. I am confident that my background and skills align well with the requirements of this role, and I am excited about the learning and growth opportunities it presents. I am available for an interview at your earliest convenience and can be reached at 301-204-1911 or gillianhanley56@gmail.com. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to exploring this opportunity and a potential partnership with Sioneink.   

All the best,

Gigi Hanley