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EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania, Fels Institute of Government, Philadelphia, PA Master of Public Administration, May 2011 Cum. GPA: 3.7 Relevant coursework in Urban Fiscal Policy (Wharton School); Techniques of Urban Economic Development (PennPlanning); Public Finance Investment Banking; Statistics; Marketing; Performance Management; and Policy Development
Ithaca College, Park School of Communications, Ithaca, NY Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, Magna Cum Laude May 2007 Cum. GPA: 3.9 Member of Oracle Honor Society and Emerson Foundation Scholar Jessica Savitch ’68 Scholar (awarded to students who show academic and creative merit in communications) New York State Press Broadcasters Association Rockefeller Scholar, 2007 New York Women in Communications Scholar, 2006 Recognized with three Associated Press Collegiate Broadcasters Association awards, 2005-2007
EXPERIENCE
The Fels Institute of Government, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA August 2010-Present Executive Director, Penn Public Policy Challenge Facilitated application process, attracting 100+ applicants from schools/programs across Penn through marketing tactics including social media, direct mailings, speaking engagements, and newspaper op-ed publication Solicited $5,000 in sponsorships from six area organizations with direct appeals by mail and by phone Organized and administered finals event in March at National Constitution Center, including Pennsylvania’s Lieutenant Governor, state representatives, and members of Philadelphia’s City Council on distinguished judging panel Developed workshop programming and managed committee of 10+; managed website publication and email marketing communications
The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA September 2009-Present Graduate Research Intern/Fels Fund Fellow Conceptualized and developed background/marketing materials for FastForward Philadelphia video contest, capstone piece to World Class Greater Philadelphia Initiative – metropolitan visioning strategy funded by U.S. Economic Development Administration Wrote 110-page briefing book analyzing San Francisco Bay Area economy in detail, distributed to 120+ Philadelphia civic/business/public leaders for Sept. 2010 conference – called Greater Philadelphia Leadership Exchange – in San Francisco Performed statistical research on biotech innovation capacity of Philadelphia’s University City District workforce and business climate; completed research and briefing materials for case study visit to Cambridge, MA for project; wrote script for Executive Director speech regarding study’s findings Field researched/wrote two extensive case studies for report quantifying economic value of open space in Greater Philadelphia released in October 2010; wrote and compiled initial proposal for Economy League to be named lead agency in report; copy edited statistical appendices Performed statistical research for study projecting future commercial office space needs in Greater Philadelphia Conducted primary research on regional governance models for Metropolitan Caucus – governmental collaboration between the City of Philadelphia and surrounding counties
WHAM-TV (ABC), Rochester, NY January 2008-August 2009 On-Air Reporter Created, developed, implemented, and presented on live television at least two news stories per week, focused primarily on Western NY politics and regional impact of issues such as the recession and wars Frequently interviewed local mayors, state senators, and judges for news coverage, including Senator Charles Schumer and former Governor Eliot Spitzer; also covered crime, emergencies, and court cases
WETM-TV (NBC), Elmira/Corning, NY 2007-2009 On-Air Anchor, Reporter, Producer Anchored and produced #1 rated-morning newscast in 8-county region spanning NY’s Southern Tier and PA’s Northern Tier; morning ratings in station’s key demographic (ages 25-64) rose by 8% under my producing leadership through 2009 Created, developed, implemented, and presented hundreds of news stories related to local politics, economic development, and education issues through regular contact with community and state leaders; also covered crime, emergencies, and court cases Trained new producers and reporters on AP-style writing for broadcast, on-air techniques, and use of equipment; commended as newsroom leader
RELEVANT SKILLS
Technical: Fluent in MSOffice; SPSS; web-editing software such as Wordpress, Dayport, Inergize; ConstantContact; news-producing software ENPS; and video-editing software with digital and analog equipment. Proficient with ArcGIS. Extensive work with BLS and U.S. Census data tools.
Languages: Proficient in Italian; broad studies in Latin; very basic Spanish and French Other: Widely traveled; trained in cello, piano, and vocal music