Jared DeLuca

Past

Public Relations Intern at Version 2.0 Communications
Rides Operator at Canobie Lake Park
Founder, Partner at C & J Driveway Sealing

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Education

Northeastern University

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Industry

Public Relations and Communications

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Jared DeLuca’s Summary

I'm a student at Northeastern University pursuing a degree in Communications Studies. I've recently finished my first internship at a PR agency and I've found the I like working in PR a lot so far. I'm looking to connect with PR professionals to learn more about anything I can in the industry.

Jared DeLuca’s Specialties:

managing editorial calendars, speaking opportunities and social media campaigns

Jared DeLuca’s Experience

Public Relations Intern

Version 2.0 Communications

(Privately Held; Public Relations and Communications industry)

January 2009 — August 2009 (8 months)

A boutique, full-service public relations agency focused on B2B/B2C communications for emerging and established companies. Responsible for daily administrative support on four accounts totaling more than $45K in monthly revenue; execute against core awareness-building programs including editorial calendars, speaking opportunities, awards and social media campaigns.

Select Account Related Accomplishements

Designed and built custom infrastructure for four accounts to ensure account teams could successfully execute communications programs and keep clients abreast of updates in real time.

Drove proactive media interview opportunities tied to editorial calendars and planned features; worked with editors at vertical and IT publications to vet story angles and make recommendations on how clients may participate.

Developed new thought leadership abstracts for Enterprise Mobile and successfully lobbied event managers to secure high profile, standalone CEO presentations at World Wireless Congress, Xconomy's EVENTNAME and Interop's Mobile Business Expo.

Built and managed client "fan" and "group" pages across leading social networks including Facebook and LinkedIn; responsible for creating and publishing new content for Plymouth Rock Assurance that grew the fase from 0 to 400 followers in 6 months; used top microblogging services (e.g. Twitter) to broadcast client news and thought leadership to a steadily growing audience of influencers.

Select New Business Related Accomplishments

Established and executed against a repeatable strategy to assist agency management in the pursuit of new business (e.g. researching prosepect communications programs ahead of pitches; researching and forwarding relevant stories-with analysis-to agency management to keep prospects abreast of their and competitive coverage, etc.).

Assisted agency management on over 15 new business pitches during my tenure; agency went on to win four accounts.
Rides Operator

Canobie Lake Park

(Entertainment industry)

August 2008 — September 2008 (2 months)

Test equipment daily before opening rides to patrons. Observe patrons boarding vehicle to ensure they are safely seated and safety belts or bars are secure. Operate or inform patrons how to operate mechanical riding devices.
Founder, Partner

C & J Driveway Sealing

(Construction industry)

August 2007 — August 2008 (1 year 1 month)

Increase company profits by researching and securing new product suppliers. Distribute flyers and other advertising devices locally. Talk to potential clients on the phone and meet with them in person to give estimates. Clean, prepare, and seal driveways for clients in a timely manner.

Jared DeLuca’s Education

Northeastern University

BA , Communication Studies, minors in Psychology, Sociology , 2007 — 2012 (expected)

Maintains a 3.7 GPA while employed by Northeastern as an attendant in its new art gallery, Gallery 360. Also employed by Northeastern's Blackman Auditorium as an usher.

Activities and Societies:

Council for University Programs, Honors Student Council, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Husky Ambassador Tour Guide