Laura Sewastynowicz
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EDUCATION ST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY, HAMBURG, NEW YORK
Masters of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communication,
December 2009 graduation
GPA 4.0/4.0
ST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY, ST. BONAVENTURE, NEW YORK
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication, May
2008 GPA 3.7/4.0
EXPERIENCE DOODLE BUGS! CHILDREN'S CENTERS, Buffalo, NY
Marketing Coordinator, December 2009 - September 2009
Coordinated grass roots promotional initiatives with Doodle Bugs! Bug Squad
Team
Coordinated all logistics for grand opening ceremonies in Clarence and
Henrietta, NY
Planned and worked at national education/franchise conferences to promote
the brand
Compiled and presented franchise research
Assisted in creation of marketing sections for franchising documents
Coordinated education conferences for Doodle Bugs! employees
Coordinated cross promotions with local pediatric centers and Tae Kwon Do
centers
Assisted in development of new promotional collateral customers, families
and investors
Kept inventory of all promotional and marketing collateral
Assisted in development of new website content, layout and launch
Handled all advertising accounts for print, online and outdoor
Planned and executed employee participation in community events to increase
brand awareness in both Buffalo and Rochester markets
Led strategic planning presentations for regional director meetings
TRAVERS COLLINS AND COMPANY, Buffalo, NY
Social Media Intern, Fall 2009
Developed strategic social media campaigns for clients to strengthen
online reputations
Monitored, tracked and analyzed online conversations for clients to inform
them of consumer attitudes about specific brands
Conducted competitive brand research on interactive communications
strategies
FISHER-PRICE INC., East Aurora, NY
Market Intelligence Intern, January 2009 - November 2009
Analyzed latest product and marketing approaches from top competitors to
support in the development of the long-term marketing plan
Produced market intelligence trending reports including specific behaviors
of consumers, social media, parenting, and economic trends
ROSWELL PARK CANCER INSTITUTE, Buffalo, NY
Marketing Intern, Fall 2008
Strengthened awareness for Paint Box Project Holiday Campaign by producing
radio and newspaper pitches and press releases to increase overall proceeds
Developed brand awareness for YRoswell and Paint Box Project Holiday
campaigns through social media platforms including Facebook and YouTube
ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS, Amherst, NY
Promotions Assistant, August 2008 - January 2009
Executed on-site promotions for various clients with radio stations: Kiss
98.5, Star 102.5, WBEN 930AM and WGR 55
Interacted with radio listeners and documented audience participation in
Entercom games and activities, as well as informed listeners of the
client's featured promotion
Maintained promotional equipment, on-air contest/prize inventory and
distribution