Public Relations
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sonya modi
Sonya Modi
T: 925-***-**** E: *********@*****.***
www.behance.net/sonyamodi
SUMMARY
A dynamic, resourceful, and reliable Visual Communications professional with the following strengths:
+ Problem solver with the ability to work under pressure
+ Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Social Media Outlets, and Web Research
+ Strong leader with planning, management, organizational, and networking skills
EDUCATION
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles, CA June 2013
Major: Visual Communications
Associate of Arts/Professional Designation Degree
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA May 2012
Major: Journalism and Media Studies Minor: Marketing
Bachelor of Arts Degree
EXPERIENCE
Maryann Maloney and Associates, Los Angeles, CA July 2013-Present
Freelance Public Relations Assistant
+ Maximized client promotion and publicity through Public Relations tasks including:
-Media pitching to radio, television, and print sources
-Follow-up phone calls and emails
-Generating reports to show effectiveness of public relations strategy
D2 Publicity, Los Angeles, CA April 2013-June 2013
Public Relations/Intern
+ Maximized client promotion and publicity through Public Relations tasks including:
-Writing and designing press releases
-Web research
-Follow-up phone calls and emails
-Social Media Analysis
-Exploring new contacts using Cision database
-Managing media contacts through ACT database
Showroom Seven LA/ Seventh House PR, Los Angeles, CA Sept 2012-Dec 2012
Public Relations/Intern
+ Managed press sample loans and inventory through Fashion GPS Program
+ Contributed to stylist and potential buyer satisfaction at special events through exemplary customer service
+ Educated and trained new interns on fundamentals to ensure success during their introductory period
+ Assisted stylists with inventory loans
Alpha Phi Sorority, San Diego, CA Aug 2011-Dec 2011
Director of Formal Recruitment
+ Oversaw entire recruitment process including:
-Planning promotional events and activities for potential new members to attend
-Monitoring school-mandated recruitment events and abiding by all recruitment regulations
-Designing and distributing recruitment clothing, brochures, and other promotional items
AKIRA Chicago, San Diego, CA Dec 2010-Mar 2011
Social Media/Intern
+ Implemented marketing strategies through various Social Media outlets including Polyvore, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, & Kaboodle
+ Generated sales through promotional strategies, such as Facebook contests
+ Increased following on Facebook through constant promotion of Facebook Page
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