Abby Maslanka
Aspiring Public Relations Professional
About
My name is Abby Maslanka, and I am a third year at the University of Georgia. I am pursuing a Public Relations BA and a Sports Management minor with the intent to be a Public Relations Specialist in the sports industry. I believe that diversifying my skills as a public relations major is key to mastering every aspect of my field. By learning different design softwares, such as Photoshop and InDesign, I will be able to apply them uniquely in my future jobs or internships. In addition to my studies, I am a very active member in my sorority. I have been on the executive board and several committees that have helped me garner experience, leadership skills and relationships.
Resume
Education
University of Georgia
Aug 2023 - May 2027
Cumulative GPA: 3.57
Masters, Integrated Advertising and Public Relations
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations
Minor, Sports Management
Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity w/ the University of Georgia
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Student attendee through a study abroad program
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Networked with industry professionals and gained insights into innovative campaign development adapting to the evolvement of Artificial Intelligence
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Earned six credit hours discussing the purpose and effectiveness of campaigns across the globe
Skills
Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Writing & Editing, Media Relations, Basics of Photography and Videography
Experience
UGA Athletics, Sports Communications Student Assistant | Athens, GA
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Provides support for the full-time staff in developing and maintaining the media relations program for each individual sport
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Duties include writing press releases, event recaps, assisting with producing media guides and programs, working with media and assisting with content for the official athletics website
Aug 2025 - Present
Community Involvement
UGA Alpha Phi, Member, Co-Director of Sisterhoods
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Raising money and awareness for the Alpha Phi Foundation
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Aiding in the efforts and education for women’s heart health through our annual philanthropy events
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Planned and executed events to increase moral and foster relationships within our chapter
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Produced the most amount of sisterhood events within a year in our chapter’s history with a $3,000 budget
UGA Public Relations Student Society of America, Member
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Engaged in professional development, networking and communications workshops to build skills in public relations and strategic communication
Extra Special People Athens, Volunteer
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Volunteered for meetings and events to assist the special needs members to entertain them and keep them safe
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Assisted in setting up their annual charity ball, Big Hearts Gala