Annabelle Reed.

About & Resume

About me

Background

How I got to Communication

My first communication job was a campaign internship in Austin in the spring of 2020. I was cold calling registered voters off a script. I learned faster than I wanted to that the same talking point lands completely differently depending on who picks up. Communication Studies gave me the education for why.

At Alabama I leaned into the persuasion and public address side rhetorical analysis and public speaking, with a PR minor so I'd have somewhere to actually practice what I was learning. Organizational communication was the class that rewired how I see a workplace.

Every job since has sharpened that. At BRAVE Public Relations in Atlanta, I spent my days in news, social, and broadcast monitoring. Now, as a Prevention Facilitator with Child Abuse Prevention Services, I teach the same curriculum to elementary schoolers and high schoolers the hardest audience adjustment I've had to make, and the skill I'm proudest of.

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Career Summary

Detail-oriented Communication Studies student with a minor in Public Relations seeking an entry-level professional opportunity. Experienced in client and stakeholder communication, event coordination, community outreach, and administrative support. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, manage multiple priorities, and remain composed in fast-paced environments. Dependable, professional, and committed to supporting team goals while providing excellent service.

Education

The University of Alabama, College of Communication & Information Sciences Aug 2022 – Aug 2026
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies; minoring in Public Relations

Skills

  • Communication: Strategic messaging, stakeholder engagement, presentation, public speaking, training, community outreach
  • Public relations: Media monitoring, event management, recruitment, leadership, problem solving
  • Tools: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook; Google Workspace

Work Experience

Prevention Facilitator, Child Abuse Prevention Services, Tuscaloosa, AL Apr 2024 – Present
  • Delivered curriculum-based child abuse prevention presentations to elementary and high school students, communicating sensitive topics in a clear, age-appropriate manner to vulnerable audiences
  • Coordinated with teachers, counselors, and school administrators to implement prevention programming and ensure a supportive environment for student discussions
  • Maintained professional composure while facilitating conversations around difficult subject matter, helping students feel safe, supported, and comfortable asking questions
  • Helped create and maintain a structured, respectful learning environment while presenting prevention material and engaging students in discussion
Assistant Account Executive, BRAVE Public Relations, Atlanta, GA May 2025 – Aug 2025
  • Monitored and analyzed media coverage across online news, social media platforms, and broadcast media, tracking brand mentions and preparing coverage summaries for client teams
  • Supported influencer outreach and community partnership campaigns to expand brand visibility and audience engagement
  • Assisted in developing press materials and campaign analysis to evaluate PR effectiveness and inform future strategies
Sales Associate, Dukes Clothier, Tuscaloosa, AL Jun 2023 – Jun 2024
  • Provided exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting customers professionally
  • Processed transactions accurately using the point-of-sale (POS) system
  • Collaborated with team members and management to achieve sales targets, address customer inquiries, and resolve issues efficiently
Intern, Texans for Greg Abbott, Austin, TX Feb 2020 – May 2020
  • Conducted outbound calls to registered voters to encourage civic engagement and share information about upcoming elections and candidates
  • Communicated campaign messages, policy initiatives, and key talking points to voters while using phone banking software to record responses, update contact information, and track call outcomes
  • Upheld professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance with campaign regulations

Activities & Leadership

  • Kappa Delta Sorority: Director of Philanthropy, Recruitment Marketing Coordinator, Homecoming Events Chair
  • Volunteer work: Child Abuse Prevention Services, Reading Allies, Al’s Pals Mentorship Program, Crossing Points

References

  • Available on request.