madeleine bewley

communications specialist

About

My name is Madeleine Bewley and I am in search of a challenging and rewarding career in the communications field. I have an educational background in Public Relations and Advertising and have completed communications internships with both Texas State Representative Chris Turner and Wendy R. Davis for Governor, Inc. I am eager to contribute my enthusiasm and skills to your company.

Country

united states

City

austin

Industry

marketing and advertising

Skill

advertising, social networking, public relations, microsoft word, social media, facebook, social media marketing, public speaking, sales, press releases, customer service, online advertising, political organization, editing, microsoft office, powerpoint, media relations, newspapers, politics, digital media, google analytics, google docs, political communication, speech writing, political campaigns, strategic communications, research, voter registration, bsd, ngp, voter contact, data entry, twitter, mobile advertising, advertising sales, sales presentations, marketing communications, fundraising, microsoft excel, community outreach, event management, copywriting, product descriptions, photoshop, photography, illustrator, adobe creative suite, marketing

Experience

communications specialist

gap strategies

2016-7 - Present · 10 yrs 3 mos

tasting room ambassador

grape creek vineyard

2015-4 - 2016-5 · 1 yr 2 mos

* Conduct wine tastings * Possess full knowledge of wine list and composition of blends * Handle and dispense funds as cashier * Extensive knowledge of history of the vineyard and wine making process * Conduct tours of wine making facilities, including crush pad, tank room, and barrel room * Create revenue through Wine Club and Owners Club membership sales * Train new employees on sales practices

communications intern

texas house of representatives

2015-4 - 2015-6 · 3 mos

* Monitored all facets of social media platforms for Texas State Representative Chris Turner (District 101) * Performed legislative research and made recommendations * Drafted and posted social media posts on behalf of the Representative * Met with constituents and addressed concerns

lead intern

wendy r davis for governor

2014-5 - 2014-11 · 7 mos

* Assisted Speech Writing Director in researching, transcribing, and editing speeches for the candidate and high-profile surrogates * Supported Digital department by drafting tweets on behalf of the candidate and political allies * Responded to constituents’ concerns * Analyzed social media performance to report weekly statistics and make recommendations * Contributed to all departments at headquarters, performing opposition research, event planning, fundraising, and correspondence

spring fellow - wendy davis campaign

battleground texas

2014-2 - 2014-5 · 4 mos

* Managed over ten volunteer leaders * Planned and executed events and training sessions * Entered data and ensured data integrity in largest Texas voter database * Created and maintained “UTA Mavericks for Wendy Davis” social media accounts

ad sales representative

the shorthorn uta student newspaper

2012-10 - 2013-4 · 7 mos

* Assisted in launch and promotion of Digital First mobile newspaper app * Analyzed most effective advertising strategies for business clients * Liaised between college student community and local businesses