Carter S.

Holland
14479 Sedona Drive
Gainesville, Virginia 20155
hollancs@dukes.jmu.edu
703-395-9873
Education:
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with advanced degree from Patriot High school
Current student at JMU with spring 2017 graduation planned. Public relations major with current
major GPA of 3.5.
Profile:
Outgoing, knowledgeable, and inquisitive with avid interests in sales, marketing, public relations
and advertising, as well as other creative-minded and fast-moving pursuits. Excellent verbal and
written communications skills that are applicable to any professional environment. Extensive
marketing and customer service experience as well as impressive academic and leadership record.

Professional Experience:
Marketing Intern, DLT Solutions Inc.: Developed keen awareness of IT solutions industry and related
marketing operations including prospecting database expansion and lead generation campaigns with this
fast growing IT reseller. Have been invited to continue internship during upcoming college winter break.
Public Relations Practicum, Mercy House, Harrisonburg, VA: Responsible for public relations and
outreach for this charitable organization that provides food, clothing, and shelter to homeless families
with dependent children in the greater Harrisonburg area. Wrote press releases, newsletters and speeches
on their behalf in order to solicit donations and draw attention to events organized by the shelter.
Sponsorship and Marketing Intern, DMC Companies: Served as sponsorship and marketing director
for the 9th annual Skatefest Fairfax, the largest amateur skateboarding competition in the Washington DC
metro area. Was tasked with constant promotion of this philanthropic event via social media, as well as
reaching out to local businesses and media outlets in search of sponsorship and coverage opportunities.
Creative Consultant/Co-marketing Director for Peepery: Involved in marketing for startup social
media site. Duties included but not limited to spreading awareness of site via social media and developing
future marketing tactics for site.
Member of National Society of Leadership and Success: James Madison chapter, consisting of
seminars and meetings aimed at strengthening professionalism and leadership skills.
Member of Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA): James Madison chapter, focused
on honing abilities and gaining more knowledge of the Public Relations field
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Public Relations Chair: In charge of regular outreach on behalf of the
fraternity through social media as well as monitoring of official fraternity Facebook, Twitter, and
Instagram accounts.

References Gladly Furnished Upon Request

References:
Professional / Work History
Tom Mahoney: Marketing Operations Manager, DLT Solutions 571-216-3081
Michael Del Biondo: Manager at Mercy House 540-433-3272
Imoh Ekasi-Otu: Supervisor at DMC companies 571-338-0073
Rui Godoy: Manager at Papa Johns 703-296-8036
Dwight Torculas: Founder of Peepery 571-991-6906
Volunteerism
Jan Hawkins: Supervisor at Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS) 571-748-2621
Personal
Galit Holtslag: Longstanding neighbor 571-436-6271