Education:

2005-2009   Rider University   Lawrenceville, NJ

Major: Communications: Public Relations

Minor: German

GPA: 3.64

Study Abroad Fall 2007

Experience:

Fall 2008   Office of the Governor   Trenton, NJ

Office of Communications Intern

- Searched community newspapers to gauge media attention towards Governor Corzine.

- Attended department meetings, Governor Corzine’s press conference and other events.

- Assisted in implementing newspaper anaysis program.

- Contacted newspapers to develop new ways to tailor press releases to niche publications.

- Wrote press releases for Governor Corzine’s appointments.

2006- Present   Greater Trenton Area YMCA   Trenton, NJ

Public Relations Volunteer

- Created promotional materials, such as: a newsletter, flyers and promotional postcards.

- Redesigned Winter\Spring Program Catalog.

2006-Present   Rider University   Lawrenceville, NJ

Bart Leudeke Center Information Desk Worker\Manager

- Greeted guests upon arrival to the Bart Leudeke Center.

- Directed phone calls to the appropriate personnel or department.

- Informed visitors of locations and times of events, admissions and administrative information, and services the facilities offered.

- Promoted from worker to manager in 2007

- In charge of opening and closing the Bart Leudeke Center.

2006   Rider University   Lawrenceville, NJ

Event Planner for the Department of Communications

- Planned twp events: Communication Honor Society Induction Ceremony and Law and Justice Department Banquet.

- Organized invitations, guest lists, ceremony lists, programs, refreshments, dates and times.

- Created a film for the Communication Honor Society Induction about the communications department.

2000-2008   Space Farms Zoo and Museum   Sussex, NJ

Assistant to the Zookeeper, Hospitality and Customer Service Representative

- Assisted head Multi-specie Pediatric Specialist with infant animal care.

- Gave promotional speeches for the company.

- Greeted school and private groups upon arrival.

- Handled customer complaints and questions.

- Trained new employees in several departments.

Skills:

Computer: Microsoft Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, HTML and Adobe Creative Suite.

Languages: English and almost fluent in German.

Leadership\ Activities:

Director\Producer of the Vagina Monologues, Vox: Voices of Planned Parenthood Execuitive Board (4 years), Greater Trenton Area YMCA, Lambda Pi Eta (National Communications Honor Society), Delta Phi Alpha (National German Honor Society), Womanspace volunteer, 4-H member, Gay-Straight Alliance member.