internship experience
Marketing, Writing, & Social Media Portfolio
Taste the Style
Image via Tory Rust for IsaaclikesJenny x Blacktap
Editorial and Social Media internship
- Attended events on behalf of Taste the Style and created content for Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter from these experiences.
- Participated in branding and marketing strategy and execution for sponsored content featuring the Style Club, Negroni, and "The Garrett East x Hot Girls Eating Pizza present vinyl Mondays."
- Pitched, researched, wrote, and promoted 1-3 articles/features per week via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat.
- Assisted and modeled on photo shoots for posts and sponsored content.
AKA LIFE Public Relations LGBT FAM Trip to Cape Resorts
1.“An Instagram Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Cape May,” Jami Smith, Out Traveler, 2. “Cape May: Old-Fashioned Seaside Charm Mixes With Modern,” Angela Thomas, Philadelphia Gay News, 3. Instagram of Jimmy Contreras, phillystreetstyle.com, 4. “Cape May: An East Coast Beach Escape For Less,” Chanize Thorpe, Sherman's Travel Blog
- Assisted on a FAM trip for LGBT media based in Philadelphia and New York to Cape May’s Cape Resorts while working for AKA LIFE Public Relations.
- Provided media with information regarding the client, Cape Resorts Group.
- Helped to host and accommodate media by accompanying them on excursions and ensuring their experience was positive and informative.
Kenyon College
Junglepussy performing at the Horn Gallery, image my own.
- Worked with the college's Social Board and Horn Gallery to book, host, and publicize concerts and programming, such as Junglepussy, Princess Nokia, and Mitski.
As an IFSA-Butler study abroad ambassador, engaged in grassroots marketing for all IFSA programs through on-campus programming, Instagram takeovers, and blog posts.
Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th
Assisting on set for a catalogue shoot during the externship
- Completed externship during launch of Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th website, sat in on meetings detailing marketing strategy via email and print.
The Butter Group
Young Thug at Up & Down, via Up & Down
Marketing, Events, and Social Media Intern
Participated in marketing strategy meetings and research for events such as weekly duh party, Wine n’ Dine presents Jack Rabbit Slim’s, Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Gala, and NYNY: Men’s Fashion Week.
Supported PR team, press, and talent throughout planning and execution of these events.
Pitched, created and posted social media content for the Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Accounts of Up & Down NYC, Butter restaurant, and Asia de Cuba restaurant.
Nood
Image by Laura Berger via Nood
- Coordinated with nood founder Melina DiMarco on marketing and social media strategy, while managing social media for the app across Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
The College Prepster Feature for Cape Resorts Group
Carly at The Virginia, via The College Prepster
- Pitched, won, and coordinated feature by blogger Carly Heitlinger of The College Prepster for The Virginia Hotel of Cape Resorts Group.
- This feature aimed to target Carly's demographic of women, aged 15-30. The Virginia draws an older demographic that is less active on social media, and Carly's feature fit with the property's long-term goal of extending their marketing strategy to younger clients.
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