Shelby Roland
rolands1@msu.edu
Permanent Address
4673 Saint Albans Drive
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
University Address
243 Burcham
East Lansing, MI 48823
OBJECTIVE
I am a passionate communications and public relations student with exceptional problem solving
skills, organizational talents and creativity. I aspire to gain experience in a public relations and
production programming position within a highly visible television show that challenges me to
contribute to the success of the network.
EDUCATION
Michigan State University
BA, Communication and Public Relations Minor expected in May 2017
Current Cumulative GPA: 3.89
Adlai Stevenson High School
GPA: 3.76
August 2013-Present
Sept 2010-June 2013
EXPERIENCE
Spartan Fund- Michigan State University
August 2014-present
(517) 432-4610
Student Intern
Providing customer service and verifying all credentials for high profile donors in the
Huntington Club and Suites and Michigan State Universitys sporting events.
Assisting in the set up and service of the pre-game Spartan Lounge event for Spartan Fund
donors.
Inteva Products, LLC. - Troy, MI
May 2015-August 2015
(248) 391-1379
Communications and Marketing Intern
Handled social media posts for the company through multiple mediums. Launched a Meet
the Interns campaign for public relations and future Human Resources efforts. Learned how
to find and work with analytics. Also worked with professional videographer to create intern
testimonial video.
Suggested and managed content for the company intranet and website.
Researched and edited content for brochures and other written collateral and internal/external
corporate presentations. Presented to the CEO and executive board.
Wrote employee feature stories and news announcements. Conducted interviews with
executives from numerous global locations.
Organized and supported internal events including the annual Career Day and customer
meetings. Also supported external events such as the Wards Automotive Interior Show.
Camp Ticonderoga- Troy, MI
April 2014-July 2014
(248) 828-2825
Server
Welcomed guests courteously, remained attentive to the customers needs while serving, and
communicating effectively. Trained new employees.
Used problem-solving skills to diffuse customer service issues in a professional manner.
Cutting Edge Athletics- Clinton Twp., MI
Aug. 2012-Aug. 2013
(586) 243.1427
Gymnastics Instructor
Communicated with parents, held meeting to keep them updated on their childrens progress.
Spoke with them about any concerns.
Lead activities, trained new employees, came up with creative ways to teach new skills to
children and organized events such as recitals.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Research and Communications Skills
Served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant with Communications Arts professor
Ron Tamborini for the duration of the Spring 2015 semester. Collected and organized data
through SPSS, conducted observational experiments funded by Michigan State University,
analyzed video footage.
Computer Skills
Proficient in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.
ORGANIZATIONS
PRSSA
Oct. 2015-present
Alpha Chi Omega
Sept. 2014-present
Assist with the promotion of fundraising and charity events through social media and on
campus. Requires a great deal of commitment and time management. Strengthens
interpersonal skills.
Undergraduate Communications Association
Sept. 2013-present
Vanguard Newspaper Copy Editor, winner of Michigan
Interscholastic Press Associations Sparty Award
Sep. 2011-June 2013
National Young Leaders Conference Alumni
April 2009-present
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Lighthouse of Oakland County, Inc. Volunteer
Special Olympics Volunteer
DMC Childrens Hospital Volunteer
May 2015-August 2015
Annually 2009-2015
July-Aug. 2012
