Andrea B.

Towers
915 Maple Ave, Apt 510 Evanston, IL 60201 781-962-6636 atowers@u.northwestern.edu EDUCATION MEDILL SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Evanston, IL Expected December 2013 Candidate, Master of Science in Journalism THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Washington, DC Bachelor of Arts, English EXPERIENCE CONFESSIONS OF A TV GEEK, Chicago, IL www.atvgeek.com Aug 2011 - Present Owner/Editor Generate deadline-based reviews and recaps for several top-rated network television shows, covering at least 3 different series per week. Research and write on various pop culture and television stories. Conduct interviews with on-screen talent via phone, set visits and one-on-one meetings. Full coverage (reporting, interviewing, transcribing) of events such as The New York Television Festival, San Diego Comic Con, New York Comic Con, Dragon*Con, Upfronts and various red carpets. THE UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM, New York, NY Mar 2008 Dec 2012 Development Associate Responsible for the planning, execution and completion of four direct mail programs throughout the calendar year, generating substantial revenue for this association of 700 Conservative movement synagogues in North America. Key player in organizing mailings and projects responsible for cultivating top donors. Maintained up-to-date information in fundraising database, managed extensive lists of donors, and produced and mailed acknowledgment letters on a weekly basis. Worked closely with lay leadership, helping to bring in over $107 thousand from Board Members in the Conservative movement. Responsible for producing and reviewing annual Development budget. OPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, New York, NY Apr 2008 Feb 2008 Conference Coordinator Responsible for primary coordination of major institutional investment conferences on both a domestic and international level. Managed leadership and training of conference department. Established all deadlines and coordinated organization of conference and sponsorship materials. Managed hotel room blocks, working directly with office accounting and reservation managers to produce rooming lists and pick-up reports. Traveled to all conferences to provide on-site management and support. NIELSEN MEDIA, New York, NY Jan 2006 Apr 2007 Sales Assistant Primary representative for multiple account executives with clients spanning all of the U.S., including international territory. Interacted with media buyers and clients on a daily basis, handling all requests for advertising orders, electronic insertion orders and availability requests based on forecast charts. In charge of all event management relating to the sales team; specific duties include building contacts for NBTA Golf Tournament, event in conjunction with the largest conference in the travel industry SKILLS Computer Literacy: Proficient in Windows, Macintosh, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Lightroom, WordPress, Blogger, Audition, Premiere, graphic design, HTML Programming, iMovie, video/audio editing, still photography. Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Skype, foursquare, LinkedIn May 2005