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EDUCATION American University School of Communication, Kogod School of Business Major: Broadcast Journalism, Minor: Marketing Saint Ignatius High School COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE
Meredith Communications Washington, D.C. Intern Aug. 2012- Present Meredith Communications is a public relations firm specializing in sports publicity, media relations, strategic planning, consulting, and event public relations. Duties include but are not limited to conducting communication plans, press releases, pitch letters, media lists, research as well as other activities to meet the needs of the athletes Williams & Connolly represents. Rational 360 Washington, D.C. Public Relations Intern May 2012- Aug. 2012 Rational 360 is a full service communications firm, working at the highest levels of government, handling public relations for Fortune 500 companies and innovative start-ups, developing national advertising and new media campaigns, and running full scale integrated marketing programs. Duties included writing press releases, maintaining press and media lists, conducting research on various topics, organizing news clips, and pitching to a variety of regional, national, and international news outlets. American University Washington, D.C. Student Media Board Chair April 2012- Present The Student Media Board is a collaborative body representing the eight student media organizations at American University including the universitys literary magazine, news magazine, progressive magazine, television station, newspaper, online magazine for college women, yearbook and radio station. The Media Board Chair is responsible for allocating funds, settling disputes and establishing common goals to support the needs of student media at AU. ESPN Cleveland Cleveland, OH Intern May 2011- Aug. 2011 Internship revolved around programming, promotions, marketing, sales and production. Duties included cutting sound, transcribing interviews, writing letters, maintaining the station website, preparing sales materials, researching, planning and executing major events & promotions. Executed 30 promotional events interacting with fans and customers. American University Athletics Washington, D.C. Communications Intern Aug. 2010-Dec. 2011 Commentated various university sports games including soccer, volleyball, field hockey, basketball and lacrosse. Duties also included writing game notes, editing video and putting together highlights & writing press releases. Lesic & Camper Communications Cleveland, OH Public Relations Intern June 2010-Aug. 2010 Lesic & Camper Communications is a full-service public relations and public affairs firm with offices in Cleveland and Columbus. Duties included conducting research as well as compiling media lists for clients across the Cleveland metropolitan area. Created and managed social media accounts for various clients.

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Washington, D.C. B.A., expected 2013 Cleveland, OH H.S. Diploma, June 2009