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United States

New York, United States

Implemented a new marketing initiative centered around weekly summaries of the firm’s media coverage.Identified and coordinated with pertinent external conferences and sponsorships to bolster business development efforts.Coordinated promotion of firm news and activities on LinkedIn, including creating graphics and drafting language.Regularly prepared pitches, proposals, RFP responses, and other marketing materials.Aided in the compilation of surveys, submissions, and award nominations by compiling pertinent information and adhering to deadlines.Prepared for lateral partners arrival by securing exclusives with relevant journalists.Maintained the CRM system,through tracking all partner activity, adding contacts, building mailing lists, and creating various reports.Continuously updated attorney bios to reflect new clients, cases, awards, and press mentions.Maintained a dynamic online presence by consistently publishing content on the firm's website, covering news articles, event listings, and practice descriptions.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Acted as the primary liaison for a diverse client portfolio spanning commercial real estate, entertainment, sports, and financial services.Addressed client inquiries, ensured timely responses, and delivered regular project updates to maintain exceptional client satisfaction. Prepared detailed reports that summarized media mentions and offered insightful sentiment analysis, providing clients with actionable insights. Researched media landscape and trends in various regions to better inform pitches for client coverage.Managed press releases, media pitches, and media lists to facilitate effective communication with journalists and influencers.Coordinated and supported media briefings, product launches, and press conferences, ensuring seamless execution and media engagement.Developed targeted media lists, pitched story ideas to media outlets, and created briefing materials to equip clients for media engagements.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Teaching assistant for Introduction to Communications, COMM1101, with Professor Steve Granelli. Serve as a liaison between the Professor and Students.Host office hours to work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning and aid their success in the course.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Prepared and distributed a daily internal newsletter to the firm, showcasing new press coverage, and internal and external news.Drafted press releases and other communications for external website, translating legal jargon into media- and client-friendly communications.Maintained media coverage database and posted appropriate media coverage to external website.Created and distributed monthly reports highlighting press coverage and social media activity for each of the firm’s practice areas, offices, and strategic priorities.Edited attorneys' case studies and provided stylistic and grammatical corrections.Dispatched internal news updates, case updates, culture highlights, firm events, and formal executive statements to firm’s internal website.Continuously updated attorney bios to reflect new clients, cases, awards, and press mentions.Proposed and implemented strategic campaign plans through AB testing, organic, and paid social posts.Presented campaign results and evaluated performance via metrics and ROIs.Assisted in the recruitment of succeeding co-op, including interview.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Developed extensive understanding of the Political Science program to clearly convey concepts to undergraduate peers.Met with students weekly to answer class questions, address concerns and provide feedback on areas for improvement.Created student-specific lesson plans to advance conceptual understanding through an individualized approach.Enhanced student learning by implementing designated office hours to optimize learning opportunities.Built rapport with students transitioning to collegiate academic demands by hosting collaborative study hours.Attended introductory level courses to assist professors with attendance and explanation of course content.Advised students during class registration to aid in the attainment of their academic and professional goals.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Concluded prematurely re: COVID-19.Briefed all Wilmerhale offices on relevant company events, news and personnel matters through the creation and disbursement of company newsletters, several times per week.Prepared for trial by assisting legal personnel with paperwork organization and distribution.Collected and filed data and image release statements from clients to ensure their media representation was up to date. Drafted formal legal statements for distribution to media outlets and facilitated conversations with journalists to release statements in regards to trials. Assisted paralegals with deposition preparation by creating binders and hosting engaging practice sessions.Took notes during important meetings and mock depositions using formal legal jargon.Published and distributed legal research studies onto website platforms using tagging technologies.Increased newsletter viewership by 30 percent by including more attorneys’ accomplishments.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Teaching assistant for America in the Middle East, POLS3645, with Professor Denis SullivanObserved and evaluated student performance through grading homework and exams according to the professor's standards and requirements. Provided thorough and timely feedback and suggestions to 70 students on their submitted assignments.Managed participation, tracked attendance, and established cumulative course grades through use of Excel.Applied departmental processes in assisting instructors in managing and monitoring the evaluation of students.Facilitated discussion groups in an upbeat and creative way to review materials, answer relevant course questions and provide assistance on assignments.

Master Of Science - Ms, Strategic Communications

Activities and Societies: Fellowship Recipient

Bachelor'S Of Science, Political Science And Communications Combined, With Minors In Law And Public Policy.

Activities and Societies: Dean's List, Teaching Assistant for America In the Middle East (POLS3645), Teaching Assistant for Introduction.

Class Of 2018

Activities and Societies: Founder of SHINE club, Publicist of the Prom committee, Varsity Cheerleading, High Honor Roll, MESAC Fine Arts.