Education

The University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI                                                                              September 2015–May 2017

Master of Arts: Communication Studies

• GPA: 3.9

• Concentration on Organizational Communication

• Teacher’s Assistant for COM 351: Organizational Communication

• Communication and Public Relations Advisor for undergraduate students

Bachelor of Arts: Communication Studies and Public Relations                                                            September 2011–May 2015

• GPA: 3.6

• Dean’s List every semester/graduated with honors in both majors

• Public Relations Award: Most Innovative, 2015

• Best Marketing Plan Presentation, 2014

 

Experience

The Third Piece, Boston, MA                                                                                                                  June 2015–September 2015 

Social Branding Coordinator

• Developed proposals to gain news stories and media coverage

• Established collaborations with over 15 major fashion bloggers

• Managed Instagram and Facebook accounts; advertised products through innovative on-line campaigns

• Produced copy for informational and creative content such as Tastemaker Program and magazine features

• Coordinated events such as Accessory Showcase at StyleWeek NorthEast and The Patricia Raskin Show

WPRO Cumulus, East Providence, RI                                                                                                     January 2014–May 2014

Public Relations Intern                                                                               

• Authored weekly press release for Positive Dating Show

• Wrote sponsorship proposals to local businesses

• Established/planned Meet and Greet Events at Tolento’s Ice House Grille and Amici Sports Bar 

• Marketed the show on-line and to local publications

• Assisted with promotional events: The RI Small Business Expo, RI Baby boomer Expo, Ticket Give A Way at the Pawtucket Paw Sox, Promotional booth at the Providence Bruins and at Roger William’s Park Zoo

ABC 6, Providence, RI                                                                                                                                         January 2013–May 2013

Newsroom Intern

• Investigated breaking news in a fast-paced environment

• Compiled key facts for broadcasts and website stories

International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum, Newport, RI                                               May 2012–August 2012

Mobile Marketing Intern

• Developed strategies as a team to promote ITHFM 

• Increased tournament, museum, and merchandise sales through community outreach

• Coordinated Family Weekend, Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, Class of 2012 Enshrinement Ceremony, Corporate Tennis Challenge, and The Pell Cup

Providence Bruins, Providence, RI                                                                                                            January 2012–April 2012

Communication Intern

• Wrote press releases to publicize highlights of games to AHL and NHL organizations

• Managed team social media such as in-game twitter updates

• Interviewed players and constructed an article for Providence Bruins website 

• Assisted in Dunkin Donut Center events such as Kid’s Night and playoff games

• Compiled packets containing stats and player information for the press

 

Long-Term Projects

• Created an award-winning marketing plan for 41°N: RI’s Ocean and Coastal Magazine 

• Crafted a detailed 6 month campaign for Wind Energy Development, LLC and presented to CEO

• Conducted independent study on effects of social media on college women