Lorena F. Cantrell
Public Relations Intern, Restaurants
Tampa, FL · (813) 555 0122 · name@example.com · linkedin.com/in/lorenafcantrell
Key Qualifications
EXPERIENCE
Two agency internships and two years in a student run public relations firm
INDUSTRIES
Restaurants, retail and consumer events
SPECIALTIES
Media list building, press release drafting, coverage tracking, pitching support
SYSTEMS
Cision, Muck Rack, Canva, Google Workspace
CREDENTIALS
Member, Public Relations Student Society of America
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in public relations expected 2027, University of South Florida
Executive Summary
Public relations student in a final year with two agency internships on consumer accounts. Builds media lists, drafts releases that need light editing, and tracks coverage well enough to explain what moved in a monthly report. Looking for an account coordinator role.
Signature Achievements
- Built a 300 name media list that produced 11 responses on a restaurant opening pitch.
- Drafted 18 press releases in a summer, 14 of which went out with only light edits.
- Landed her own first placement in a regional lifestyle magazine on a follow up call.
- Rebuilt the monthly coverage report so account leads could see share of voice at a glance.
Professional Experience
Public Relations Intern
Gulfshore Communications Group, Tampa, FL Summer 2025 and Summer 2026
Consumer agency of 19 handling restaurant, retail and event accounts on the Gulf Coast
- Researched reporters and built targeted media lists for four accounts.
- Drafted releases and media alerts for the account executive to review.
- Tracked coverage daily and assembled the monthly client reports.
Account Associate
University of South Florida Student Agency, Tampa, FL 2024 to present
Student run firm of 22 taking pro bono clients from local nonprofits
- Handles media outreach for two nonprofit clients each semester.
- Writes and schedules social content around client events.
- Presents campaign results to clients at the end of each term.
Licensure and Certification
Member, Public Relations Student Society of America
Education
Bachelor of Arts in public relations, University of South Florida, expected May 2027
Core Skills
Media list building · Press releases · Coverage tracking · Pitching support · Client reporting · Social content · Research