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New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

- Lead over 70 future public relations professionals to successfully execute chapter initiatives, events and goals.- Plan and execute meetings with industry professionals that provide members diverse PR, marketing and professional knowledge.- Increased member retention at chapter meetings by 100% from Spring 2024.- Communicate and manage relationships with the university, national organization, and advisors.

University Park, Pennsylvania, United States

- Redesigned new member education program, co-hosting professional development sessions monthly.- Updated members of all meeting information, chapter deadlines and events.

University Park, Pennsylvania, United States

- Develop basic press release writing skills and public relations knowledge in a collaborative environment.- Participate in speaker series with public relations professionals to enhance knowledge in the industry.- Create a writing piece to be published in the Spring 2022 PRSSA newsletter.

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

-Assist in brand activation and marketing efforts, achieving an 95% pre-lease percentage for Fall 2025. - Utilize Entrata software for accurate record keeping of applications, communications, screenings, and lease generations.- Adhere to brand standards while effectively resolving resident and prospect requests, complaints and inquiries.- Serve as a primary point of contact for prospects and guarantors, give tours and provide housing recommendations.- Work over 30 hours per week in addition to rigorous course load, extracurricular leadership and volunteer activities.

University Park, Pennsylvania, United States

- Lead a team of Account Associates in creating strategic public relations plans for a local client. - Delegate tasks to team members to execute strategy in a timely manner. - Present group research, findings, and progress in a professional setting. - Create a campaign book for client to use as a guide for future campaign efforts.- Contribute to weekly blog on agency website.

University Park, Pennsylvania, United States

- Collaborated with a team to analyze client needs and create strategic public relations plans.- Conducted research to determine brand strategy. - Created deliverables for client review and implementation.- Awarded the "Rising Star" award for outstanding performance in first semester of involvement.

- Wrote pitch notes, press releases and thought leadership articles to assist in campaign development and implementation.- Conducted research for client marketing efforts in support of revised brand positioning and communication strategies.- Created media lists using Muck Rack, performed media monitoring techniques and identified newsjacking opportunities.- Drafted Q4 and Q1 public relations plans for food and beverage, technology and hospitality clients.- Clients: Avianna, Yogurtland, DreamLife Recovery, Brush Claims, Nicole Sodoma, BKV Energy

University Park, Pennsylvania, United States

- Updated and revise game/media notes and previews.- Transcribed post-game press conferences to be published to GoPSUSports.com.- Input game statistics in real-time for coach and media use.- Created engaging social media content for various teams’ social platforms.