Samara Shwidock [email protected] (203) 273-2542 ​ ______EDUCATION Syracuse University - Syracuse, NY Graduated May 2011 ​ ​ ​ ​ S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Bachelor of Science: Public Relations, Minor: Sociology

EXPERIENCE Travel Abroad, South America Summer 2016 - Fall 2016 ​ www.greatsabbatical.tumblr.com ​

Media Manager, Republic Records - New York, NY August 2014 - June 2016 ​ ● Republic Records was recognized as Top Label and Hot 100 Label for 2014 and 2015 by Billboard ​ Magazine ● Selected to participate in the EMERGE Manager Development Program ● Planned large-scale company events, managed guest list and budget for 2015/2016 Grammy After-Party, 2015 MTV VMA After-Party, 2015 Holiday Party, 2015/2016 SXSW Showcase, The Weeknd Album Celebration, and numerous artist showcases ● Conceptualized and executed Republic Records’ “Class of 2016” showcase during CMJ 2015 ● Served as the point person from Republic for DKMS and UJA galas and coordinated onsite participation from honored Republic executives ● Oversaw “Republic Rendezvous” fitness-centric events with studios including Peloton and Y7 Yoga ● Responsible for all aspects of press campaigns (TV, print, digital and regional outlets) for artists including Grammy-nominated James Bay, Keith Richards, Marian Hill, Oh Wonder, MisterWives, Milky Chance, Charles Hamilton, as well as critically acclaimed soundtracks (The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2, 50 Shades of Grey, Pitch Perfect 2) ● Placed numerous clients in outlets such as Rolling Stone, Vogue, Billboard, Flaunt, Marie Claire, SPIN, The New York Times, NYLON, OUT, Teen Vogue, The Fader, etc. as well as TV (Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon, ​ Jimmy Kimmel, CONAN, James Corden, TODAY Show, Good Morning America)

Junior Music Publicist, Press Here Publicity - New York, NY June 2011 - August 2014 ​ ​ ● Spearheaded planning and onsite implementation at a variety of events including benefit concerts (Tibet House Benefit Concert), red carpets (NYFW, film premieres), album listening parties, and charity events (Lunchbox Fund Auction). Additionally responsible for managing talent on red carpets/step and repeats ● Worked hand-in-hand with brands including Absolut (Encore Sessions at Le Baron) Myspace (all activations including CRWN series, livestreams) and Trident (See What Unfolds featuring Duran Duran and Steve Aoki) on all aspects of events including curating guest list and drafting all pre and post event materials ● Responsible for conceptualization, launch and maintenance of national, regional, and digital publicity campaigns for artists including: Soundgarden, Gotye, Matisyahu, Rebecca & Fiona and The Kills ● Created all written materials for clients including press kits, press releases, talking points and media alerts ● Wrote proposals and press plans for potential new clients ● Hired and managed a group of 5-10 interns and ran the program for 8 semesters

Founder, Loss & Life - New York, NY April 2014 - present ​ ● Conceptualized and created a community for young adults who have lost a parent ● Increased membership by 300% in 2015

Director of Public Relations, University Union, Syracuse University Fall 2010 - Spring 2011 ​ Music Publicity Intern, Big Hassle New York, NY — Summer 2010 ​ Freelance, Public Relations, Cornerstone Promotion New York, NY — Summer 2009 ​

SKILLS & HONORS -Cision -Proficient in Spanish -Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Tumblr -Adobe/Creative Suite -Kappa Alpha Theta, Social Chair