Journalism. Public Relations. Marketing. Communications.
Combined professional and academic have prepared me to be able to work in Public Relations, Strategic Communications, and Content Marketing
Education
PennWest University of Edinboro
August 2021- May 2023
Master of Arts: Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts: Journalism and Public Relations
Concentration: Digital Media Production
Minor: Music
PennWest University of Edinboro
August 2017- May 2023
Professional Experience
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Freelance Writer
Erie Reader: January 2022-Present
Writes articles monthly for publication
Assisted in research for “Flagship Stories” podcast
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Marketing Intern
Ethos Copywriting: January 2023-May 2023
Wrote and edited blog posts, website bios, and book chapters for clients
Assisted in SEO and keyword research to generate ideas for content
Created professional website using Squarespace
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Digital Media Specialist
Northwest PA Innovation Beehive Network: August 2021-May 2023
Consulted enterprenuers and small businesses on digital media growth
Produced “Buzz Generated” podcast
Created social media content for NWPA Beehive Channels
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Public Relations Intern
Erie Art Museum: September 2022 -December 2022
Wrote press releases for publication and assisted in video production
Updated media list, event calendars, and YouTube descriptions
Provided alt-text for museum website and did preliminary work on audio tour
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Social Media Intern
Your Sailing Adventure: June 2022-August 2022
Managed social media channels
Monitored engagement and growth via Meta Business Center
Created marketing materials and content
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Multimedia Intern
WQLN Public Media: January 2021 - May 2021
Edited and cut clips from WQLN programs “Sounds Around Town” and “At Home with the Erie Philharmonic
Assisted in music preparation and programming for WQLN Radio and “NEXT with Marcus Atkinson”
Organized materials for WQLN Kids Club
Skills, Certifications, & Awards
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Computer Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Windows, Mac, Rivendell, WordPress, Squarespace, Canva, Zoom, Wix, Comex Broadcasting, Asana
Multimedia Speciality: Audio and Video Production, Podcasting, Photography, Graphic and Web Design
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Platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest
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Methods: Individual Interviews, Surveys, Focus Groups
Organizational Skillset: Organizational Development, SWOT Analysis, DEI
Writing: AP Style, APA 7th Edition
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2022 Niagara Award, Silver in Special Events & Observances, Ryan Cappelletty Benefit Concert by PennWest Edinboro PRSSA
2021 Niagara Award, Gold in Special Events & Observances, Ryan Cappelletty Benefit Concert by Edinboro University PRSSA
