Seeking an entry level job in the Entertainment Industry within the fields of Film/TV Production, Communication, Marketing or Public Relations.
Education
Production Assistant Training Seminar (P.A.T.S.) 2011
Clarion University of Pennsylvania | Clarion, PA2006- 2010 Bachelor of Science in Mass Media Arts Journalism and Communication Studies
Major GPA 3.6
Dean’s List 4 semesters, Greek Scholar Spring 2008
Skills
Technical
Using Windows 95-w8 and Mac OS computers
Software
Windows Movie Maker, iMovie Adobe Photoshop, Windows, Office Suite 97-13, Powerpoint, Excel, InDesign and Cisions/Bacons List
Other
Outgoing and energetic personality, with experience assisting and pleasing people, performing lock-ups, answering/rolling calls, faxing, copying, typing 68wpm ,dealing with large crowds under a deadline, and a passion for the entertainment industry
Event Production Work Experience Midnight Red "Artist to Watch Tour" Assistant Meet n Greet Coordinator
Assisted Steve Stein in coordinating the Meet n Greet at 3 of 10 Tour Dates.
VIPNation Big Time Rush "Summer Break Tour" VIP Concert Production Assistant
Prepared all VIP needs including lams, swag bags, ticket enveleopes and meet and greet areas.
Checked all Pittsburgh guests in and moved them through the VIP experience
America Dance Awards Production Assistant
Operated camera and ran media management table for two day dance event in Pittsburgh, PA
Adam Richman's Best Sandwich in America, Sharp Entertainment| Pittsburgh, PA Production Assistant
One Shot, Paramount Pictures| Pittsburgh, PA Production Assistant
The Dark Knight Rises, Warner Brothers| Pittsburgh, PA Production Assistant
Ambition "She Wanna" Music Video| Pittsburgh, PA Production Assistant
Marketing/ PR Work Experience MTV's Ryan Kahn| Pittsburgh, PA April 2011-February 2014
Media Relations Manager
Researched and coordinated press contact guides and pitched to university media stations about Ryan Kahn star of MTV’s Hired!
Placed client's interviews and articles in over 20 publications.
Thomas Fiss Music| Pittsburgh, PAMarch 2011- December 2013 Intern
Remotely help create and manage US Street Team for musical artist Thomas Fiss
University of Dreams (UOD)|Clarion, PA August 2009-May 2010 Campus Marketing Intern
Promoted summer internship opportunities through University of Dreams (www.summerinternships.com) around the world for students on Clarion University's campus.
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) | Los Angeles, CA June 2009-August 2009 Paid Media Relations Intern
Assist media relations team with online media research, media database updates using Outlook Express and Cision, online searches for BMI articles, the creation of media materials and other duties.
Total Team Productions | Online Company March 2009-June 2010 Intern
Helping with the promotions of artists through online media, such as myspace and twitter
Brainstorming and researching demographics for specific artists, before presenting ideas
Capitol Street Team| Pittsburgh, PA November 2008-March 2009 Varsity FanClub Top Representative
Routinely distribute promotional materials in highly trafficked areas and tracking our efforts
Brainstorm and create new promotional ideas to try to generate more buzz marketing
Maddhouse Street Team | Street Team Marketing January 2008-January 2011 Head of Promotions
Contacting the bands and their management to initiate projects, contests, and promotional ideas
Promoting the band to radio stations, magazines, and other media outlets with flyers, online banners and other ideas
Other Work Experience Service Link/Fidelity National Financial| Aliquippa, PAJune 2010- Present Online Searcher
Researching mortgages, loans, taxes, deeds and the other elements that go into creating title searches for real estate with a less than 5% error rate using various programs and resource
Sears Holding Corpation/KMART| Moon Township, PA June 2007-Present Customer Service Associate
Supervisor over floor associates and cashiers, acting as a lesion between management and the customers.
College and Community Activities and Leadership Public Relations Staff, Phi Sigma Sigma November 2007-May 2010
Planning and executing annual all sorority picnic event as well as promotional ideas for the sorority.
Public Relations Staff, Bazaar Magazine January 2010-May 2010
Developing promotional ideas for the Bazaar Magazine.
Creative Services Staff, WCUB-TV January 2010-May 2010
Create commercials and bumpers for businesses and organizations within Clarion, PA.
Rock-A-Thon,Community Service with Phi Sigma Sigma April 2008, 2009 and 2010
Raised over $400 both years for the National Kidney Foundation.
Senior Panhellenic Council Delegate, Phi Sigma Sigma January 2008-January 2009
Attended weekly meetings, as our chapter liaison, to improve Greek life on campus
Served on the RSO Committee and acted as a liaison for Bacchus/Gamma to Panhell
Attended a conference to improve leadership, communication and networking skills.
Member, Bacchus/Gamma January 2008-August 2008
Helped plan annual event to raise substance awareness on campus
Public Relations Staff, WCUB-TV August 2008-January 2009
Attend events as a representative of WCUB-TV, distributed flyers, and sold commercial contracts.
Productions and Operations Staff, WCUB-TV August 2006-August 2009
Use studio equipment to produce daily newscasts and shoot/edit commercials for local businesses.