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EDUCATION

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA December 2019 Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism: Master of Communication Management

Northwestern University, Evanston, IL School of Communication: Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies March 2017 Minor in Religious Studies; Medill Certificate in Integrated Marketing Communications

Parsons School of Design, New York, NY Online Certificate in Graphic Design May 2017

WORK EXPERIENCE

USC Annenberg Career Development, Program Assistant Los Angeles, CA; September 2018 – December 2017 • Designed marketing materials for USC Annenberg recruiting and networking events • Assisted in planning and coordinating on-campus events such as information sessions and career fairs

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Special & Rental Events Intern Chicago, IL; January 2017 – April 2017 • Planned and produced exhibition launches, weddings, and fundraisers by communicating with local vendors • Maintained and frequently updated donor and past events database in RaisersEdge

República Havas, Creative Intern Miami, FL; June 2016 – August 2016 • Designed, edited, and refined graphics and storyboards for clients including Universal Orlando • Curated mood boards through extensive and thorough image searches for clients such as Seguras Viudas • Created and responsively edited pitch decks for clients including Intel and Baptist Health South Florida

Bell Pottinger, Consumer Intern , United Kingdom; October 2015 – December 2015 • Researched and compiled extensive media and features lists for 5 national and international agency clients, including Cruise Lines International Association and Backes & Strauss, through Gorkana and ResponseSource • Pitched product stories to regional and national publications as part of the Mute Snoring product launch

Boston University London, Resident Assistant London, United Kingdom; September 2015 – December 2015 • Liaised between students and staff to communicate critical program and safety information to 257 students • Managed emergencies calmly and professionally while maintaining strict confidentiality about students • Oversaw 23 residents, including leading engaging meetings and excursions around the Greater London Area

Mayfest Productions, Promotions Committee- Graphic Designer and Artist Runner November 2014 – September 2016 • Designed graphics, promotional materials, and merchandise for Northwestern University’s Dillo Day, the largest student-run music festival in the country, featuring major artists with 9000+ attendees • Strategized and implemented Dillo Day artist announcements in a unique manner to motivate students to attend • Communicated with the talent to provide transportation rider items in a discreet and professional manner

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Vice President of PR (January 2016-January 2017) January 2014 – March 2017 Internal Social Chair (December 2014-January 2016); Calendar Chair (March 2014-December 2014) • Led 10-person PR department to plan formal events, design merchandise, and manage social media presence • Communicated frequently with 6 other Executive Board members to oversee 132 sorority members

UNITY Charity Fashion Show, Vice President May 2015 – June 2016 Treasurer and Co-Public Relations Head (May 2014-May 2015); Secretary (September 2013-May 2014) • Executed a sold-out, 250-seat 2016 show to raise a grand total of nearly $2000 for beneficiary NoStigmas • Organized at least 2 promotional events per quarter, each in collaboration with other student groups • Solicited sponsorships and donations from 25+ Chicagoland stores as well as national retailers

SKILLS

Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, Microsoft Office, Apple iWork Suite, RaisersEdge database, HootSuite scheduling and conversational in Spanish.