Objective
To obtain an internship in the fields of Publishing and Communications that
will allow me the opportunity to enhance research, writing and editing
skills and to further develop leadership abilities
Education
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT September 2008-Present
Candidate for Bachelor of Arts, English, May 2012
Candidate for Bachelor of Arts, Communications, May 2012
Work Experience
Soundprints/Studio Mouse, Children's Book Publishing, Norwalk, CT May-
August 2010
Sales/Marketing Intern
0. Assisted with daily sales and marketing tasks while becoming familiar
with the publishing industry
0. Contacted buyers to improve relations and provide customer service
0. Created powerpoint presentations to promote products and organized
product showcases at events
Bodytalk, Westport, CT
Part Time Sales Associate October 2007-May 2008
0. Provided excellent customer service and designed and created displays
strategically to sell products
0. Developed organizational system to categorize and catalogue products to
allow easy location of products
Camp Gan Israel, Westport, CT
Counselor June-August, 2004-2009
0. Planned and organized camper activities while supervising junior
counselors
0. Served as liaison between parents and administration, innovating
solutions to individual problems
Activities
Pi Beta Phi, CT Alpha Chapter, Storrs, CT September 2008-Present
Member, Correspondent to Pi Beta Phi National Magazine, The Arrow
0. Participated actively in national philanthropy First Book, by promoting
literacy and inspiring others to donate books to underprivileged
children
0. Elected to report on chapter events and compose articles for The Arrow,
the national magazine
Communication Society, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT September
2010-Present
Member
0. Attended meetings that focus on cultivating knowledge and skills in the
field of communications
0. Learned from experienced students/professors how to better succeed in
classes & the modern job market
Skills
Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel