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RESUME

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Work​
Experience​
Corporate Communications Manager 
Videon Central, Inc.  

January 2018 - October 2020 | State College, PA

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  • Led the organization's communications and public relations, developing and implementing internal and external campaigns to ensure consistent, engaging brand messages.

  • Prepared detailed media reports, press releases, newsletters, digital content, and other marketing materials.

  • Managed relationships with key business partners to produce joint press releases and blog posts.

  • Generated daily reports on customer queries to ensure timely responses.

  • Managed Infusionsoft CRM data entry and analysis to elevate the database quality and enhance email marketing.

  • Contributed to creating events and activities to enhance the company culture and boost employee engagement.

    Selected Highlights:

  • Launching marketing campaigns targeting ~10K contacts in the CRM system.

  • Initiating company attendance at five annual domestic and international trade shows, resulting in increased brand awareness and connections leading to sales.

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Managing Editor 
Affinity Connection 

September 2017 - January 2018 | State College, PA

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  • Led account management for 35 business and non-profit.

  • Generated content ideas, overseeing editorial calendars and content production schedules.

  • Wrote and edited copy.

  • Developed social posts and managed social media.

  • Created unique monthly newsletters for each client.


Selected Highlight:

  • Writing client appeal letters for targeted audiences, resulting in $10K+ in funds raised.

 

Communications Intern 
CB Communications

December 2015 - September 2017 | Washington, D.C./Remotely

 

  • Conducted research

  • Compiled media lists

  • Formatted reporter-specific pitches

  • Wrote press releases

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Communications Intern 
Signal Group

June 2017 - August 2017 | Washington, DC

 

  • Created daily media clip reports for three different clients

  • Crafted social media content

  • Aided colleagues with the creation and editing of materials, both internally and for clients

  • Signed up clients for trade shows and facilitated the ordering and delivering of materials

 
Communications Intern 
Seven Oaks Media

May 2016 - Present | Washington, DC

 

  • Put together weekly earned media reports

  • Constructed media lists

  • Drafted emails

  • Pitched reporters

 

Public Relations Intern
Levick Strategic Communication

September 2016 - December 2016 | Washington, D.C.

 

  • Pitched reporters

  • Wrote blog posts

  • Compiled research

  • Crafted social media posts for clients

 

 Office Manager and Social Media Intern 
GDA Corp

May 2016 - August 2016 | State College, PA

 

  • Began the redesign of the current website

  • Completed a social media audit of their company.

  • Created reference guides for HubSpot and LinkedIn for current employees

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 Communications Intern 
Videon Central, Inc.

May 2016 - August 2016 | State College, PA

 

  • Assisted in proofreading

  • Wrote blog posts, press releases, and reports

  • Provided SEO for parts of the website

If you would like the full resume, please contact marykaitlynelder@gmail.com

Skills

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Google Analytics

Lotus Notes

iModules

CisionPoint

HubSpot

Google Suite 

iMovie

Twitter

LinkedIn

Pinterest

Instagram

Facebook

Hootsuite

Editing 

Research

Public speaking

Media lists

News pitches

AP Style

 

 

Education
 American University 

Bachelor of Arts in Public Communication

2013 - 2017| Washington, D.C.

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University College Dublin

January 2016 - May 2016 | Dublin, Ireland

 

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