
Public Relations Professional
Greater Boston Area

Public Relations Professional
Greater Boston Area
Resourceful, energetic team player in marketing and communications venues, with particular interest in social networking media campaigns. Strong communications, interpersonal and technical skills.
My past experience includes Public Relations, Marketing, and Market Research.
marketing, team leadership, new product launch, social media, networking, market research, public relations
(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
November 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)
Launched and maintains 2009 Boston MS Walk Facebook Fan page, Assists Director of Development with special events, Interacts with other MS activists on Twitter, Wrote and voiced public service announcement for the Boston MS Walk which aired on Greater Media radio stations, Served as a crew team captain for the Cape Cod Challenge walk
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)
June 2007 — November 2008 (1 year 6 months)
Assisted with accounts at a high technology PR firm: wrote press releases, pitched reporters, maintained press lists, monitored client industries for relevant news, wrote award submissions
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
May 2006 — January 2007 (9 months)
Managed weekly market research studies for Converse, Introduced Converse to recruiting via facebook ads and livejournal.com which increased the pool of potential study participants by 60%, Screened participants for eligibility
(Privately Held; Public Relations and Communications industry)
January 2006 — April 2006 (4 months)
Assisted the LAUNCH public relations department by conducting online research for new business presentations, Compiled entries for 2006 Bell Ringer Awards, Proofread and revised press releases and e-mail pitches, Assisted with special event planning and implementation for Visit Florida
(Public Company; TWX; Entertainment industry)
September 2005 — December 2005 (4 months)
Managed online promotion for Warner Bros. films, instructed 4 team mates, researched competing films, created online marketing plans, pitched websites to host content for Warner Bros. films, produced wrap reports
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
January 2004 — December 2005 (2 years )
Promoted Dreamworks and Warner Brothers productions on college campuses in Boston, assisted in facilitating press screenings, interviewed celebrities from Dreamworks and Warner Bros. films, published promotional articles in EC Times and OnlineSaint.com, sent promotional materials to local press
(Public Company; Motion Pictures and Film industry)
May 2005 — September 2005 (5 months)
Managed online promotion for Warner Bros. films, instructed 4 team mates, researched competing films, created online marketing plans, pitched websites to host content for Warner Bros. films, produced wrap reports
(Public Company; Motion Pictures and Film industry)
January 2005 — May 2005 (5 months)
Managed online promotion for Warner Bros. films, instructed 4 team mates, researched competing films, created online marketing plans, pitched websites to host content for Warner Bros. films, produced wrap reports
English Communications , 2002 — 2006
Peace and Justice Club
Vice President 2004 – 2006, Treasurer 2003 – 2004
Organized and lead up to 30 students to various service sites in Boston on a weekly basis, represented Peace and Justice Club at monthly programming committee meetings
Online Saint Editor 2005 – 2006
Posted content to onlinesaint.com - Emmanuel’s online newspaper, edited submitted work
MS Walk Emmanuel Team Captain 2005, 2006
Began the effort to raise funds for research into Multiple Sclerosis at Emmanuel College, recruited 66 team members, planned and lead all team meetings to develop fund raising strategy,motivated 2005 team to raise over $6141; ranking seventeenth for overall fund raising for the Boston MS Walk
public relations, marketing, advertising, community service, non-profit organizations, Multiple Sclerosis, Boston Red Sox, traveling, music, activism, classic rock, communications, connecting, the tipping point, volunteering
Boston Women Communicators, Publicity Club of New England, National MS Society, Accelerated Cure Project, Boston Cares, Emmanuel College Young Alumni Club, Red Sox Foundation
Outstanding Performance (Sales), Weight Watchers 2009
Emmanuel College Student Activities Excellence at Emmanuel Award, 2006
Emmanuel College Student Government Association Citizenship Award, 2006
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2006
Jean Yawkey Foundation Community Leadership Scholarship, 2005
Emmanuel College Student Activities Campus Life Award, 2003