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Professional and Academic Experience
Boston University, Class of 2008
Cum Laude
- Public Relations and International Relations (Collaborative Degree Program)
- University Scholarship recipient
- Member of Boston University’s Public Relations Student Society of America
- Member of 85 Broads, Boston University Chapter
- Staff writer and cartoonist for the Daily Free Press, an award-winning student-run newspaper
- Co-founder of Step About Boston, Boston University's organization for Irish Step Dance
- Participated in the 2007 Monster Diversity Leadership Program
Digital Public Affairs Intern, Health (November 2008-present)
- Monitored and analyzed online conversations in the health and parenting spheres and developed recommendations for the clients based on the evolving online environment
- Drafted blogger and partner engagement pitches on behalf of clients
- Developed new business materials and participated in project conceptualization, including the American Public Health Association’s Healthiest Nation in One Generation campaign and online video
- Specialized in social media, particularly online patient-to-patient and peer-to-peer communication in the health care industry
Fashion and Entertainment Intern (June-September 2008)
- Event planning and coordination; contacted venues, media and clients
- Managed online identity for Who’s In Fashion TV on organization blog and social networks such as Myspace, Facebook, Twitter and Fashionspace
- Researched and developed press materials, including press releases, articles and fact sheets
Copy Editor (Summer 2007)
Senior Editor (2002-2005)
Associate Editor (2001-2002)
Reporter (1999-2001)
- Maintained relations with over 300 volunteer reporters; trained reporters and associate editors
- Managed and directed interactive projects, including premier creative writing competition
- Spearheaded a campaign for better editor-reporter communication; designed and implemented a program for new reporters that would allow them to learn to edit and critique their own work
- Founded and developed an article illustration program to prevent copyright infringement and encourage further participation of student artists
Microsoft Student Ambassador (February-March 2007)
- Generated buzz for Microsoft's IM Initiative on the Boston University campus through viral marketing techniques, innovative plans and public speaking
- Planned and implemented events to excite Boston University students about the IM Initiative
Marketing Intern (Fall 2006)
- Created marketing and client relation materials, including presentations, flyers, press releases and radio advertisements; assisted in recording process of radio material
- Responded to client and parent queries about events and activities sponsored by Radio Disney and directed these parties to the correct department.
- Managed activities at station events, including games and competitions for children.
- Provided voice-over for radio advertisements
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Expressions, Dreamweaver, HTML/CSS, Adobe Photoshop
Language Capabilities
French, conversant