Madison Dramstad is a recent public relations graduate from the University of South Carolina.

Originally from the Washington, DC area, I am an aspiring public relations professional.

On May 4, 2024, I graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of South Carolina, earning my B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communications.

In the summer of 2022, I worked at the DC Housing Finance Agency as their Public Relations Intern, developing important skills I use to this day.

During my time at USC, I was involved with organizations including the Public Relations Student Society of America and Bateman Team.

Social media design and analytics, media relations, and writing are areas that I enjoy, but I push myself to learn and improve in all PR skills.

Driven

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Eager to Learn

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Innovative

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Dependable

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Positive

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Driven • Eager to Learn • Innovative • Dependable • Positive •

Exceptional Verbal and Written Communication

What I Do
(and do well!)

Excellent Attention to Detail and Ability to Plan for Project Success

Strong Interpersonal Skills

Extremely Committed to Producing High-Quality Results

  • The Bateman Team - University of South Carolina

    Columbia, S.C. | August 2023-May 2024

    • Member of USC’s five-person entry to PRSSA’s Bateman National Case Study Competition, tasked with implementing a full PR campaign for a national client.

    • Garnered 7925 Instagram impressions and surpassed original follower goal by 142% by creating and analyzing posts, reels, and stories.

    • Built an email list with a 46.4% open rate that exceeded subscriber goal by 264% with weekly newsletters detailing events, client content, and campaign updates.

    • Spearheaded the creation of the final campaign book, producing a 57-page comprehensive overview of the campaign and its success.

    • Competed against 45 teams in an extensive judging process, placing in the top 11 and earning an honorable mention.

    Public Relations Intern - DC Housing Finance Agency

    Washington, D.C. | June 2022-August 2022

    • Create, schedule, and post versatile content across social media platforms and find innovative ways to grow the agency’s audience.

    • Design advertisements in multiple formats to promote agency programs through popular local media.

    • Supported team by writing and editing press releases and media pitches, planning and organizing agency events, and performing as-needed administrative duties.

    Bartender, Server, and Server Trainer - Village Idiot Pizza

    Columbia, S.C. | August 2023-Present

    • Think quickly and multitask in multiple roles while displaying a positive attitude and honing my attention to detail in a client-facing world.

    • Teach and evaluate new hires on the skills required to be an effective server.

    Hostess, Server, and Server Trainer - Crystal City Sports Pub

    Arlington, V.A. | June 2019-August 2023

    • Manage small and large events of up to 300 people for a variety of groups and ensure customers have a positive experience.

  • PR/JOUR Courses

    Advanced Public Relations Writing, Internet and Social Media Law, Law and Ethics of Mass Communications, Mass Communications Research, Media and Society, Principles of Public Relations, Principles of Visual Communication, Public Relations Campaigns, Public Relations Management, Public Relations Writing, SEC Football and Sports Media, Sports Activism and Media, Sports Media and Society, The Bateman Team, Writing for Mass Communications

    Minor Courses

    Fashion History: A Global View, History of Designers, Introduction to Live Entertainment Management, Introduction to Sport Management, Principles of Retailing, Retail Promotion, The Changing Consumer Marketplace

     Courses Taken in Milan, Italy at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

    Basic Proficiency in Italian, Digital Journalism and Digital Media in Italy, Economics of European Integration, Elementary Italian, Luxury Business Insights,

    Other Relevant Courses

    American Literature, Brain and Behavior, Introduction to Global Politics, Introduction to Psychology, Principles of Management, Statistics and The Media, The American Criminal Justice System

  • Social Media Listening - Keyhole

    Content Marketing - Hubspot Academy

    Currently pursuing PRSA’s Certification in the Principles of Public Relations (CPPR)

  • • Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Adobe Suite

    • Digital Design and Photo Editing (Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator)

    • AP Style Writing

    • Social Media Platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube)

    • Social Media and Website Analytics Platforms (Hootsuite, Meltwater, Keyhole, Constant Contact, WordPress, MailChimp)

  • • Recipient of the University of South Carolina Academic Scholar Distinction Award Scholarship

    • Recipient of the Arlington Community Foundation Rich Doud Arlington Chamber of Commerce Scholarship and Community Scholarship

    • President’s List – Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023

    • Member of Kappa Tau Alpha Honors Society

    • Honorable Mention in the Bateman Case Study Competition

    • Scholastic Silver Keys for Photography

  • Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)

    University of South Carolina

    October 2021-Present

    Social Sorority

    University of South Carolina

    August 2020-May 2022

    Capstone Scholars

    University of South Carolina

    August 2020-May 2022

  • English (native)

    Italian (conversational)

Internship and work experience have taught me new skills and given me opportunities to develop them further.

I have experience in:

  • Ad Design

  • Copywriting

  • Social Media Content Creation and Analytics

  • Email Marketing

  • Media Relations

  • Event Planning

  • And More!

CONTACT ME

CONTACT ME

I am always excited to connect with and learn from new people!

Phone
(571) 309-2071