RESUME
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.
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Prepared detailed media reports, press releases, newsletters, digital content, and other marketing materials.
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Managed relationships with key business partners to produce joint press releases and blog posts.
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Generated daily reports on customer queries to ensure timely responses.
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Managed Infusionsoft CRM data entry and analysis to elevate the database quality and enhance email marketing.
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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.
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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.
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Generated content ideas, overseeing editorial calendars and content production schedules.
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Wrote and edited copy.
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Developed social posts and managed social media.
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Created unique monthly newsletters for each client.
Selected Highlight:
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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
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Conducted research
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Compiled media lists
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Formatted reporter-specific pitches
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Wrote press releases
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Communications Intern
Signal Group
June 2017 - August 2017 | Washington, DC
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Created daily media clip reports for three different clients
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Crafted social media content
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Aided colleagues with the creation and editing of materials, both internally and for clients
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Signed up clients for trade shows and facilitated the ordering and delivering of materials
Communications Intern
Seven Oaks Media
May 2016 - Present | Washington, DC
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Put together weekly earned media reports
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Constructed media lists
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Drafted emails
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Pitched reporters
Public Relations Intern
Levick Strategic Communication
September 2016 - December 2016 | Washington, D.C.
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Pitched reporters
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Wrote blog posts
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Compiled research
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Crafted social media posts for clients
Office Manager and Social Media Intern
GDA Corp
May 2016 - August 2016 | State College, PA
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Began the redesign of the current website
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Completed a social media audit of their company.
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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
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Assisted in proofreading
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Wrote blog posts, press releases, and reports
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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
Hootsuite
Editing
Research
Public speaking
Media lists
News pitches
AP Style