​​Education
American University – School of Communication, Kogod School of Business, Washington, DC // Aug. 2009 - May 2013
B.A. Foreign Language & Communication Media (Specializations: Spanish, Public Communication), Minor International Business​​

Universidad Pontificia de Comillas ICADE School of Business – Madrid, Spain – Spring 2012

Experience

​​​​Corporate Communications Intern, Burson-Marsteller - New York, NY // Starting June 2013

Communications Intern, Discovery Communications - Silver Spring, MD // Jan. - April 2013​

• Crafted social media content weekly on Twitter, Facebook platforms for Discovery Channel shows with 40,000 - 6M followers​
• Wrote pitch letters to blogs, forums, online magazines for coverage of five Discovery Channel shows
• Attended daily meetings concerning company progress, new media implementation, show statistics and network perception

Chapter President, American University Public Relations Student Society of America // April 2012 - April 2013​
• Planned and execute 10 public relations related events on campus throughout the academic year
• Managed and update AU PRSSA website on a weekly basis
• Prepared an annual strategic plan of objectives for the chapter to follow
• Built stable and healthy relationship with new School of Communication dean for increased support​
Strategy Intern, iStrategyLabs – Washington, DC // Aug. - Dec. 2012​​

​​• Edited, prepared and uploaded content of 100+ articles and interviews for client Deloitte Consulting’s website
• Prepared and compiled monthly online presence and engagement report for client Mobile Future
• Updated, wrote blog posts and created content for Social Media Week Washington D.C. website, Facebook and Twitter
​​• Planned and scheduled mobile and tech-centered 100-person SXSW networking for client Mobile Future​​
Public Relations Intern, WordWrite Communications LLC – Pittsburgh, PA // June - Aug. 2012​
• Compiled and maintained media lists using Cision for clients including Buck Consultants, Peak Performance Management, Predictive Synergistic Systems, Bridge 10 Brasserie
• Crafted communication plan for Pittsburgh HubSpot User Group kickoff and developed strategic business development plan for future clients
• Wrote and distributed press releases and blog posts for 10 different clients and WordWrite
• Prepared and circulated WordWrite monthly newsletter using Constant Contact​
Marketing Associate, Hibooboo – Madrid, Spain // Jan. - May 2012​
• Compiled and organized competitive research decks for over 10 Spanish brands and businesses
• Participated in weekly meetings to review current and future clients’ positioning
• Identified and analyzed implications, threats and opportunities for clients
• Determined best use of social media for clients based on research and current exposure​
Director of Publicity, American University Public Relations Student Society of America // Aug. - Dec. 2011​
• Publicized AU PRSSA events, meetings and fundraisers throughout campus and locally
• Maintained weekly blog posts for AU PRSSA website
• Contributed regularly to social media platforms to increase engagement​
Volunteer Majors Program, The White House Office of Presidential Correspondence – Washington, DC // Aug 2010 - Dec. 2011​
• Answered 150+ phone calls daily; gathered constituents’ responses, recommendations and concerns on tally sheet
• Assisted in choice of response letters to approximately 500 constituents daily on behalf of President Obama
• Reviewed constituent correspondence pertaining to justice, LGBT, health care reform, social security, disabilities​
Reporter, Hispanic Link News Service – Washington, DC // Aug. - Dec. 2011​
• Prepared issue briefings, press releases and news stories for publication daily
• Wrote columns for “Weekly Report” publication, two of which were included on Scripps Howard newswire
• Conducted interviews of Hispanic community leaders at protests and hearings
• Edited approximately 25 articles and generated story ideas​
Social Media Director, Stay Awake ‘N Dance, American University – Washington, DC // Jan. - April 2010​
• Extensively advertised STAND through social mediums Facebook and Twitter
• Conducted door-to-door fundraising in addition to charging registration fees for individuals and teams participating in the 9 hour dance-a-thon

• Raised $4,700 for the Elizabeth Glasier Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Relevant Coursework
Public Relations Portfolio, Executive Suite, Public Relations Case Studies, Public Relations Writing, Public Relations, Writing for Mass Communication, Public Communication Research, Cultural Environment of International Business, Marketing & Business for Communications, Legal Aspects of Communication, International Marketing, Fundamentals of International Business, Understanding Media, Communication and Society
Skills
Microsoft ® certified to operate Word, PowerPoint, & Excel on XP operating systems, Cision, Hootsuite, WordPress, English (native proficiency), Turkish (native proficiency), Spanish (advanced)
 

Activities, Awards

• Dean’s List, American University School of Communication; Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012
• President, Class of 2013, American University Student Government, Jan. 2011 – May 2012
• Vice President, Class of 2013, American University Student Government, Sept. 2010 - Jan. 2011
• Secretary, Class of 2013, American University Student Government, Sept. 2009 - May 2010

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