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Resume:
Deborah Hughes, Inc. (Public Relations Firm) - Account Coordinator Jan - June
Served as a point person between the company and press during NY Fashion week for Lincoln Center shows. Worked with sales and marketing departments to create cohesive publicity efforts. Assisted in the day-to-day administration of marketing, public relations and advertising initiatives to attract potential customers and retain existing ones for the agency’s clients.This included maintaining a high level of awareness with client activities, detail-oriented program and project management and professional communication with key client contacts as needed. Managed all media, press, and public relations issues. Supported the creation, production and distribution of collateral material for events (invitations, media alerts, fact sheets, press kits, etc.) in collaboration with appropriate staff. Managed photographer/press outreach, list cooordination, and check-in for high-profile events. Faciliated fashion show requests, celebrity and press interviews.Coordinated the preparation of all post-event correspondence including thank you notes and photos to sponsors/clients, attendees, donors, volunteers and committee members. Built and maintained relationships with media personnel. Ensured the successful hiring and supervised staff and interns. Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue between event staff, interns, and the organization. Identified market opportunity and negotiated corporate sponsorship. Updated media list and databases weekly using cision and other industry platforms.
Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment - Executive Intern for Sean “Diddy” Combs Aug - Jan
Exercised good judgment in a variety of situations, displayed administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. Worked independently on projects, from conception to completion, and worked under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.
St. John’s University Dept of Insitutional Advancement - Student Insider Sept - Jan
First student appointed by the University to represent St. John’s University as a Student Insider- Official blogger. Focused on strengthening the connection between undergraduates and the alumni base by attending events and interviewing attendees on behalf of the universiity. Promoted and marketed the Alumni Insider’s View program to current students, prospective students, and graduates using integrated marketing. Expanded my role and blogged my experience visiting over major cities while living in Italy, France, Spain for the St. Johns website.
