Jessica Bortle

330 Saint Ives Way Athens, GA, 30606 · 706-206-9930

jbortle85@gmail.com · www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-bortle-03983b173 · https://jbortle859.wixsite.com/mysite

Objective

To obtain an entry level position in the industry of Public Relations in order to broaden my skills and utilize my knowledge of relationships, social media, and teamwork skills.

Education                                            

Class of 2019, Public Relations, University of Georgia

Dean’s List: Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2018

Hope Scholarship: 2015-2019

Relevant Courses: PR Health, Graphic Communications, Reporting and Writing, Marketing, PR Research, Administration, Communications, Law of Mass Communication, Digital and Social Communications, Campaigns, Social Media Analytics

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Minor: Dance, UGA Dance Department

18 hours of upper elective classes: lecture and movement, was a guest instructor for beginner dance classes, assisted in production of shows and ticket sales/promotion     

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Experience

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2010 – May 2019… Dance instructor, DanceFx

• Teach classes to dancers beginning at the age of two, choreograph and set dances

• Teach technique and necessary skills

• Communicate with parents and staff

• Prepare student for the next level of class2015 – May 2019… founder of Delta Phi Epsilon sorority, UGA Panhellenic

• Served as Recruitment and Public Relations team member

• Served as captain of philanthropy dance team

• Fundraised for ANAD, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and creating scholarships for members

• Created bi-laws and brand of sorority on campus

2015 – May 2019… Sales Associate, Bath and Body Works

• Set goals and objectives for shift

• Train new staff

• Communicate with sister stores

• Make customers’ experience enjoyable

 

2015 – May 2019… Dance company director, DanceFx

• Event planning and utilization of promotion skills for recitals and community performances

• Fundraising

• Teach advanced students routines and challenging skills

• Leader of three companies: Sweet Dreams, Sweet Dreams Apprentice, Youth Minis

• Coordinating events, schedules, and building relationships in the studio and community

                                                                                                                                                     

2018 – May 2019… Public relations coordinator, Perry’s Liquor and Convenience

• Control social media on Instagram and Facebook

• Transformed target audience

• Advertising aspects through: flier creations, photography

• Creative ideas to promote awareness to new target audience and building brand’s image to college students

 

Skills

• Director/Instructor

• Press kit materials

• Research

• Coordinate Projects

• Internal communications

• Fundraising

• Teamwork

• Creativity

• Organization

• Event Planning

• Public Speaking

• Social Media

• Google Analytics Certificate

• Communication and managing skills

• Software skills in Adobe and Microsoft 

• Managing accommodations

• Maintaining and improving relationships

Growth strategies

 

Campus and Community Involvement

• ADPR Connection UGA Grady event staff

• Stage Manager for UGA Dance Department Young Choreographer’s Showcase

• Dancing with the Athens Stars Contestant benefiting Project Safe, preventing domestic abuse

• Philanthropic team captain for Prevent Child Abuse of America, 1st and 2nd place donators

• Fundraiser/awareness organization member for Anorexia Nervosa and other associated disorders

• Community outreach through dance by Dancefx companies under my direction

• Director of Sweet Dreams, Sweet Dreams Apprentice, and Mini Company

• Guest teacher at UGA Dance Department

• Dance training for over 18 years 

 

References

Name: Kaitlin Butcher

Relationship: Director of Youth Dance program at Dancefx

Email: kaitlin@dancefx.org

Phone: 706-355-3078

               

Name: Allison Hayn

Relationship: Director of Adult Dance program at Dancefx

Email: allison@dancefx.org

Phone: 706-355-3078

 

Name: Kelly Einolf

Relationship: Manager at Bath and Body Works

Email: klly_einolf@hotmail.com

Phone: 706-542-2039

 

Name: Ravi Patel

Relationship: Manager of Perry’s Liquor and Convenience

Email: N/A

Phone: 706-248-0542