1. Work Experience
    Brooklyn Slate, New York
    Freelance Social Media Manager (August 2012–Present)

    • Manage Brooklyn Slate’s Facebook and Twitter feeds, including daily posting and community building initiatives, while surveying opportunities for the company’s contribution to new and emerging platforms
    • Maintain the company’s social media strategy and online campaign calendar
    • Occasional writing and reporting for Brooklyn Slate’s company feature blog, Plate the Slate
    • Maintain close communication with the Brooklyn Slate marketing team for refinement of the company’s social strategy

    Columbia Magazine, Columbia University, New York
    Assistant to the Editor, Office Manager (October 2010–Present)

    • Streamline editing and production process of Columbia Magazine, the quarterly alumni magazine of Columbia University, with a circulation of 280,000, under direction of Editor in Chief
    • Social Media management and content creation for Magazine’s online presence, including daily Twitter and Facebook postings, using social media platforms and analytics tracking
    • Manage public inquiries to magazine, subscription information, and advertising requests
    • Coordinate and ensure on-time vendor contract and payment, working closely with Office of Alumni and Development Business Office

    Utah State University PR & Marketing, Logan, UT
    PR Intern

    • Write and edit for University Publications, including published articles and press releases for Utah State Today various USU Admissions marketing
    • Attend weekly brainstorming meetings, install design displays and assisted in management and content creation for University’s social networking presence, working directly under PR Specialist

    Utah State University, Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, Logan, UT
    PR Intern

    • Assist Executive Director of Marketing and Brand Management in completing various advancement projects and writing publications for the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business

    Utah State University, Technology Commercialization Office, North Logan, UT
    Marketing Research Assistant

    • Conduct marketing research and intellectual property research for the University, and prepare documents and research for the TCO and University researchers for U.S. Patent submission

    Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Poughkeepsie, NY
    Marketing Intern

    • Assist in design and execution of marketing plans and related events, research projects, and community outreach
    • Planning and execution of community and HVFCU events, such as branch grand opening and local business luncheons

    Education
    Utah State University
    B.S., Journalism: PR/Corporate Communications, Minor: Vocal Music

    • Advanced Coursework included News Writing, Online Journalism, Media Smarts, PR Writing, Mass Media Law, Strategic Research Methods, English Composition, Mass Media Criticism
    • Professor’s Choice Award, Managing People & Organizations: Old Main Hill Restoration Project
    • PRSSA Member, 2008–09
    • USU College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Dean’s List
    • Other Activities: Leadership House, University Choir, University Chorale, Aggie B.L.U.E. Leadership Facilitator

    Computer Skills

    • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop); Google SketchUp
    • Proficient in social media platforms, such as HootSuite and companion analytics 
    • Basic HTML and CSS, CMS; Media skills, including information research, peer-to-peer, and content creation platforms (blogs, audio, video)
    • MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Entourage); Mac and MS Windows platforms