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EDUCATION University of Maryland Bachelor of Arts: Communication (Public Relations Track) Anticipated graduation date: May 2014 INTERNSHIP Alison Brod Public Relations January 2014-Present EXPERIENCE PR Intern, Lifestyle team Worked directly with ABPR Lifestyle team to complete all day-to-day PR efforts Closely monitored press impressions and tracked the progress of PR campaigns Created reports to showcase ABPR clients media presence, including Godiva, Burger King and Marquee Nightclub Assisted in staffing ABPR events, including Michael Arams 25th Anniversary and Aeropostales launch of the Pretty Little Liars clothing line Utilized my writing skills to draft client emails for account coordinators Rent The Runway July 2013-Present Campus Representative (PR Rep and Co-Event Coordinator) Worked with team members to create and execute a marketing strategy to reach member and customer acquisition goals Planned events for students on campus, including a trunk show Created relationships with media outlets to promote Rent The Runway events BrandlinkDC, Washington, DC Jan 2013- May 2013 PR and Marketing Intern Strategically created social media posts for clients including Facebook and Pinterest Brainstormed and implemented marketing and promotion tactics Utilized copy-editing skills with colleagues press releases Researched and monitored client activity and media exposure Utilized my understanding of iMovie to create promotion video for a client ADDITIONAL BrandlinkDC, Washington, DC Sept 2013- December 2013 EXPERIENCE Events team Assisted event coordinator in planning events that embrace the clients persona Planned and executed an event with multiple activations and 1,000 RSVPs Utilized my organization skills with specific budgets and time constraints Stanford Grill, Columbia, MD Mar 2013- Present Hostess Used communication and leadership skills to manage and coordinate the restaurants floor Ensured a great first impression and accommodate all guests needs and requests B Floral and Event Design, Chevy Chase, MD May 2011-Aug 2013 Assistant Worked with lead designer to create beautiful arrangements Used my creativity to paint centerpieces for a client Applied my attention to detail and value for diligence constructing boutonnieres and corsages EXTRAUMD Womens Club Lacrosse Aug 2011-May 2013 CURRICULAR Social Chair ACTIVITIES Organized fundraisers, socials and formals with other sport teams and groups

Gianna Totaro