Laura Shanahan Email & Phone Number

Chapel Hill, Nc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Carrboro, Nc

Created and managed organic and paid social media content and assisted with graphic design for 400+ shows annually. Coordinated marketing strategy with artist representatives, radio stations, and record stores. Acted as artist liaison with owner and staff on show days in addition to daily venue upkeep.Collaborated with The Splinter Group and Yep Roc Records on marketing strategy for Cover Charge, a community-driven album to benefit the Cat's Cradle during COVID-19, and assisted in the creation, sales, and inventory management of merchandise items.

Carrboro, Nc

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Interviewed GRAMMY-nominated musician Scott Avett of The Avett Brothers in the fall of 2019 for a print feature on the opening of his first visual art exhibition, "Scott Avett: INVISIBLE," at the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC.Assisted in the promotion and execution of collaborative events. Helped create set designs for photoshoots printed in copies of the magazine across campus. Pitched story ideas and contributed to editorial planning.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Wrote press releases and built local, national, and international media contact lists to gain the NCMA exposure around the Triangle area and beyond. Secured press coverage in Midtown Magazine for a Frida Kahlo-inspired photoshoot and served as a supervisor on set.Strategized with the marketing team on plans for fall 2019 special exhibitions "Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism" and "Scott Avett: INVISIBLE."Created social media content for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, including IG Story takeovers of museum tours.Supported venue staff in production tasks during the NCMA summer concert series for shows including Courtney Barnett, Andrew Bird, and Tift Merritt.

Mountain View, Ca

Provided administrative assistance to gTech's Onboarding & Development Team in the operations and logistics of core learning offerings and events for Googlers, coordinating with internal client groups and vendors. Analyzed data for a development pilot program that reached over 1,900 technical service members across 15 offices in North and Latin America.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Researched, wrote, and edited weekly articles with interview subjects ranging from hip-hop pioneer Kurtis Blow to museum curators and local artists. Covered events, concerts, and exhibits in previews, Q&As, and post-event coverage from fall 2017 through spring 2018.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Public Relations, Music

Activities and Societies: The Daily Tar Heel, Coulture Magazine, Heelprint Communications, FashionMash Workroom

Advertising & Public Relations

Study Abroad

Abnormal Psychology, London & Film

High School Diploma