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ABOUT ME

Mississippi native, Candace Pickett, is a vibrant Public Relations Specialist with an energetic passion creating meaningful pieces of communication both written and media related. “Simply put, I help my organizations tell their story clearly and credibly to the audiences important to them. I help them get their stories heard, understood and remembered through a variety of marketing facets.” -Candace Pickett , MSMC

Masters of Science Public Relations; G.P.A 3.8 (2015) The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS

Bachelors of Arts Communication Studies; G.P.A 3.4 (2014) The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS

Social Media Management �  Experience with social media tools and platforms such as

Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc. Utilizing social media for business, tacking success and analyzing

�  Red Door Marketing Agency 2014-16 �  Public Relations Associate �  Social Media Management: assisted with the development of social

media and website content for clientele including small business and politicians.

�  Email Marketing: Developed Eblasts and promotional materials for electronic distribution including marketing campaigns.

�  Campaign Development: Marketing and Political campaign development utilizing acquired skills and knowledge in public speaking, campaign development, social media management, research development, and marketing and audience analytics.

�  http://www.reddoormarketingagency.com

Social Media Management

Examples of promotional banners designed for an event hosted by the Red Door Marketing Agency

Social Media Management �  Social Media Management service for a collection of smaller business

on the Gulf Coast of MS. �  Do Better Divas Fitness Program

�  Social Media Management (Developed and Maintained FB Page and mobile app)

�  https://www.facebook.com/Do-Better-Divas-1555927464643993/

Social Media Management �  Social Media Management service for a collection of smaller business

on the Gulf Coast of MS. �  Kiss and Makeup Beauty Boutique

�  Social Media Management (Developed and Maintained FB Page)

�  https://www.facebook.com/KissandMakeUpBeautyMP/

Social Media Management �  Excellent Computer Skills- applications related to MS office, Adobe, and

Internet, website development and maintenance, blogging experience. �  “What Candace Says!”

�  Inspirational Blog aimed to motivate, support and promote this generation of #20Somethings as we all embark upon this journey of #theComeup

�  Blog includes posts written, edited, formatted and posted by Candace Pickett. �  Media incudes videos and interviews hosted between Candace and a diverse cast of

young and aspiring professionals ranging from law students, rap artists, “Mr. Southern Miss” and more!

�  Site hosted via Tumblr.

�  Email marketing campaign launched in development of blog. �  All media produced by Candace Pickett

�  http://rhoyallycandace.tumblr.com

“What Candace Says”