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Academic Success Mentor / Administrative Assistant
Hofstra University
Sep 2013 - Present (11 years 1 month)
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Alumni Peer Mentor
Academic Programs International (API)
Aug 2013 - Present (11 years 2 months)
- Work closely with Hofstra Study Abroad office to promote API programs
- Advocate for international education, global awareness, and cultural acceptance on campus in the community
- Act as a resource for students interested in and applying for study abroad programs
- Plan and host events/activities for the student body, speak on panels, give class presentations
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Social Media Intern
CareerCloud
Sep 2012 - Present (12 years 1 month)
- Increase number of Twitter followers and Facebook fans (500+ collectively) by engaging jobseekers online and posting relevant career articles, advice, and content
- Update company-run applications and products daily: research job leads for HiddenJobsApp.com
- Produce weekly blog for JobsInSocialMedia.com offering advice and insight from a college intern
- Attend and assist in national events/conferences such as #NACE13 to network with potential clients by promoting, sharing, and showcasing CareerCloud products
- Research and write blogs, short articles, press releases, job market reports, etc.
- Create media lists to target for PR outreach and build relationships with career coaches, bloggers, and university career services centers
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Admissions Pride Guide
Hofstra University
Sep 2011 - Present (13 years 1 month)
- Assist in prospective student recruitment
- Lead weekly campus tours to visiting/new students
- Establish student relationships and represent student leaders in various on/off campus events
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Writer
Naked Mag
Apr 2011 - Present (13 years 6 months)
- Conduct in-person and/or phone subject interviews with musicians/actors and entertainment acts
- Write profiles, features, articles, or reviews for each monthly issue
- Contribute to creative brainstorming, new concepts, and magazine development
- Attend and cover various press/entertainment events or concerts
Worked with 100+ entertainment acts (Tyler Hilton, Emily Osment, The Buried Life), networks (Disney Channel, MTV, CW11) and companies/record labels (Warner Bros. Records)
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Cultural Liaison Correspondent
Academic Programs International (API)
Jan 2013 - Jun 2013 (5 months)
- Plan, coordinate, and participate in weekly on-site cultural events with local Liaisons and selected students in Seville, Spain while engaging attendees in Spanish culture, language, and local lifestyle
- Combine MatadorU class materials and lessons to produce insightful media projects, blogs, and effective digital stories for the API website and blog documenting each event
- Produce (separate) monthly blogs reflecting on the study abroad experience and traveling
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Social Media Intern
DiscoverExcursions
Jan 2013 - May 2013 (4 months)
- Manage social media platforms and grow following on company accounts; Instagram following increased by 1000+ and is now at 6800 and growing
- Promote DiscoverExcursions events, excursions, trips, etc. to study abroad student target audience by contacting fellow API and University of Seville American students
- Assist travel guides in trip preparations/coordinating, pre-departure, and on-site duties
- Write and edit event ads/newsletters to be posted through online outlets and distributed via e-mail
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Resident Safety Representative
Hofstra University
Sep 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 3 months)
- Monitor safety/security in on-campus housing facilities
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Marketing Intern
0260 Group
Jun 2012 - Aug 2012 (2 months)
- Compose/draft press releases to online publications for clients
- Build and contact outreach lists including: music websites, magazines, and entertainment management teams
- Conduct research on music/technology sites
- Assist in client promotion by pitching artist features to a variety of online outlets
- Contribute to creative brainstorming for media concepts and content for artists' marketing plans/proposals
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Interviewer/Writer
Back-Pocket Believers
May 2009 - Jun 2011 (2 years 1 month)
- Conduct, record, and edit subject video interviews
- Write album reviews and news articles