Christine Busacca

Current

• Coordinator of Communications at The Ewing Public Schools

Past

• Intern at The Greater Trenton Area YMCA
• Office Assistant at Rider University Student Health Center
• Intern at Trenton Thunder

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Education

• Rider University

Connections

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Industry

Public Relations and Communications

Christine Busacca’s Summary

I am looking to obtain employment in the public relations/marketing and event-coordinating field. I want to gain hands-on experience in a setting that is both challenging and rewarding.

Coordinator of Communications - Responsible for writing Press Releases/media releases, distribution and creation of in-house publication, creation of monthly publication to residents of Ewing Township, event planner for Board of Ed and School events, arrange media visits, upkeep District Website and cable television channel, upkeep and write submissions for District Blog, develop and maintain relations with local business and media outlets, public speaking at school wide and township events, filming videos/video editing for school materials

Christine Busacca’s Specialties:

Knowledge in : Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Email Application, Blogs, Adobe Contribute, Adobe Photoshop, iMovie, Garage Band, Creating PR Strategies, Press Releases, Presentations, Event Coordination, Promotional Marketing, Meeting Planning, Venue Selection, Publication Materials and Layouts, and Marketing

Christine Busacca’s Experience

• Coordinator of Communications

  The Ewing Public Schools

  (Education Management industry)

  July 2008 — Present (1 year 5 months)

  Coordinator of Communications - Responsible for writing Press Releases/media releases, distribution and creation of in-house publication, creation of monthly publication to residents of Ewing Township, event planner for Board of Ed and School events, arrange media visits, upkeep District Website and cable television channel, upkeep and write submissions for District Blog, develop and maintain relations with local business and media outlets, public speaking at school wide and township events, filming videos/video editing for school materials

• Intern

  The Greater Trenton Area YMCA

  (Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  September 2007 — May 2008 (9 months)

  creating and assisting in media relations, public relations, and non-profit events in the community. I am responsible for assisting in pre-planning preparations for community events. I have created “Save the Date” and “RSVP/Invitations” graphics for events.

• Office Assistant

  Rider University Student Health Center

  (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

  September 2006 — May 2008 (1 year 9 months)

  responsible for the maintenance of confidential student files. I answer and route phone calls from students, faculty, and other members of the campus community. I also maintained the database of all student visits, treatments, and billing.

• Intern

  Trenton Thunder

  (Public Company; 201-500 employees; Entertainment industry)

  May 2007 — September 2007 (5 months)

  I worked in office, gaining experience in the following departments:
  Public Relations, Production, Marketing, Management, Ticket Sales, and Stadium Operations.
  
  I also worked home games, demonstrating customer service in an array of positions: Promotions Assistant, Ticket Office Assistant, Marketing Assistant, Usher, Merchandise Sales, and Greeter.
  
  I attended Ticket Sales Training and conducted telephone calls to past customers. I also wrote feature story published on TrentonThunder.com and assisted Director of Public Relations with Community Relations Project (Environmental Wellness Fair) and media relations.

Christine Busacca’s Education

• Rider University

  Bachelors of the Arts , Journalism/Public Relations , 2006 — 2008

  Activities and Societies:

  Lambda Pi Eta-Communications Honor Society, Magna Cum Laude-High Honors, Secretary of the Public Relations Society, and Member and Co-founder of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Rider Chapter

Additional Information

Christine Busacca’s Groups:

Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)

•    Rider University Alumni

Christine Busacca’s Honors:

Magna Cum Laude-High Honors
Lambda Pi Eta-Communications Honors Society
Dean's List

Christine Busacca’s Contact Settings

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