INTERNAL COMMUNICATION INTERN

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS INC.

FEBRUARY 2015 – APRIL 2015

 

• Create and edit written and multimedia content for Discovery Communications' global intranet, including videos and graphics, to be shared with more than 5,000 global employees.

• Assist in research, planning and implementation of corporate events in Maryland, California, New York, Virginia and Florida.

• Research and develop strategy for driving global engagement on Discovery's internal social network, Yammer.

• Assist on various internal communications projects and programs.

 

FOUNDER, TRAVEL BLOGGER, PHOTOGRAPHER

The Young, Broke Traveler (ybtraveler.wordpress.com)

December 2013 – Present

 

• Write and edit travel stories, tips and reviews using WordPress software.

• Communicate with more than 800 followers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Google+ pages.

• Promote YBT on social media through digital marketing and SEO. Photograph cities and landscapes; edit using Adobe Creative Suite.

 

INTERNAL COMMUNICATION ASSISTANT

For Interdepartmental Communications and Organizational Development of Department of Transportation Services

University of Maryland

October 2013 – Present

 

• Develop communication materials using Adobe Creative Suite to distribute information to more than 400Department of Transportation employees.

• Create and edit content for department’s Intranet.Assist with administrative duties including special projects, research and preparation of materials.

• Help generate, plan and coordinate implement major department events.

• Serve as head of Student Employee Advisory Committee to establish programs for student enrichment.

 

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN

Vocus

May 2014 – October 2014

 

• Worked with the director of PR and the social PR and community manager for a leading provider of cloud marketing and public relations software and the parent company of HARO, PRWeb and iContact.

• Created visual and written content for the company's social media channels (more than 150K followers) and website.

• Write blog posts and press releases for Vocus' website.

• Served as community manager for Vocus' and PRWeb's Facebook pages.

• Carried out daily media monitoring and tracked industry news

• Updated Vocus' internal communications website.

• Contributed to Vocus media relations.

• Assisted in all aspects of Demand Success, Vocus's annual PR and marketing conference.

 

MEDIA RESEARCHER 

Vocus, Inc.

October 2013 – May 2014

 

• Conducted extensive research to track industry media moves via industry newsletters, blogs, websites, etc, for collection in major industry software.

• Maintained relations with journalists and other media professionals.

• Wrote and updated biographies for major media figures at online and magazine outlets.

 

 

WEBMASTER

Unwind Magazine

September 2013 – Present 

 

• Develop site design and manage content for magazine's website.

• Generate and edit photos, polls, videos, and other multimedia for stories.

• Generate online titles for articles and captions for photos, copy edit stories and create headlines for SEO.

• Develop marketing initiatives to increase traffic for site, including maximizing amount of shares, reposes, and linked tweets.

• Record and report site statistics.

• Communicate with section editors, photographers, and editors in chief to acquire and edit content for the site.

 

 

STUDENT MENTOR COORDINATOR

Digital Cultures and Creativity

September 2013 – August 2014 

 

• Created lesson plans and conduct educational workshops for high school students about technology and computer programs.

• Lead discussions and activities to assist in the academic enrichment of college-bound students.

• Coordinated and facilitated mentor program with division heads of the university’s Honors College and the Pre-College Program.

• Communicated with student mentors to organize lesson preparations and ensure smooth operation of events.

• Selected and trained student mentors and lead mentor-development workshops.

• Created and managed DCC mentor website, e-mail, YouTube, and Twitter accounts.

 

 

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT

UMD Department of Transportation Services

 June 2012 – October 2013

 

• Collected, managed, and organized employee data using Microsoft Word, Address, Excel and Outlook.

• Conducted paperwork appointments with new employees, answered phones, assisted in training new hires.

• Attended tabling and recruiting events; distributed information and attracted applicants.

• Drafted and edited professional documents, emails, and employee handbooks.

 

 

COMMUNITY ASSISTANT
August 2012 – May 2013
UMD Department of Resident Life

 

• Managed 24-hour service desk for UMD residents, providing internal and external customer service to residents and directors.

• Maintained security of resident keys, access control devices, packages, and confidential information.

• Answered phones, completed and filed paperwork, enforced university policies, and executed emergency procedures when necessary.