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Resume

The skillset developed through various educational and work experiences provide me with the credibility to consume, develop and deliver content in communication and public relations.

EDUCATION

AUGUST 2022 - MAY 2025

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Slippery Rock University

Undergrad; Strategic Communications and Media, concentration in Public Relations

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Co-chair of professional development and alumni relations in CDR (College Dress Relief) - a fashion-forward organization focused on Sustainability, Diversity, and Professional Development in the Comm Dept.

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EXPERIENCE

APRIL 2024 - CURRENT

Slippery Rock University, PA - Co-Chair of Professional Development & Alumni Relations in CDR (College Dress Relief)

  • A fashion-forward student organization focused on sustainability, diversity, and professional development in the communication department.

  • Assisting with coordinating 2 alumni relation events and professional development workshops.

  • Wrote and posted 4 independent blog posts.

OCTOBER  2024 - FEBRUARY 2025

Reality Tour, Butler, PA - Communication Internship

  • Reality Tour is a nonprofit drug prevention program.

  • This communication internship involved public outreach, social media content creation, blog writing, community relations, skill building, professional portfolio building and relations with internal volunteers and outside organizations.

DECEMBER  2023 - CURRENT

Hampton Inn and Suites, Grove City, PA - Front Desk Associate

  • Managing customer service of customers staying at Hilton owned locations.

  • Assisting with check-ins, accommodations and positive experience of guests.

  • Achieved Hilton Champion and Social Media Champion status.

  • Creating handouts and hotel letters.

MARCH  2023 - CURRENT

Chrichelle’s Childcare, Slippery Rock, PA - Child Care Provider

  • Caring for and tending to children ages newborn to pre-K with an adjusted routine and consent.

  • Follow center rules and regulations to enforce safe care for staff and children. 

  • Assist early learning development of children before grade school. 

DECEMBER  2022 - APRIL  2023

Polo Ralph Lauren, Grove City, PA - Sales Associate

  • Providing customer service and organizing store layout.

  • Recommending and completing clothing sales by connecting with consumers.

FEBRUARY 2020 - MAY 2023

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Washington and Chambersburg, PA - Customer Service

  • Processed  cash, debit, credit and check transactions.   

  • Managed product returns.

  • Maintenance of the store to be clean and organized.  

  • Sold protection plans on qualifying purchase at checkout.  

  •  Attendant to apparel and footwear departments.

MAY 2017 - SEPTEMBER 2020

Canonsburg Town Park Pool, Canonsburg, PA - Lifeguard

  • Observing and organizing the activities of swimmers.

  • Enforcing pool policies and regulations.

  • Rescuing swimmers in distress and providing emergency care.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLSET

Hard Skills: Customer service, Artistic background with credit in art design and interpretation, AP style writing, Writing for public relations and integrated marketing communications, Multimedia content creation, Pitching marketing and PR strategies, Editing, Blogging.

 

Soft Skills: Interpersonal, Dependability, Adaptability, Motivation, Problem-solving, Leadership strategies and abilities.

 

Software: Adobe Design, Canon Photography Equipment, Wix Website building, Canva, Microsoft.

AWARDS

Dean's List at SRU

Scholastic Art and Writing Award from the Alliance of Young Artists and Writers.     

Leadership award within the high school sports committee.   

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