Vice President Team Leader
Resume:
Melissa A. Cavaleri
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EDUCATION: The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
Bachelor of Arts in Advertising/Public Relations, expected May 2008
Minors: Business, Sociology, and International Studies
Cumulative GPA: 3.63, Dean s List
Richmond University Rome, Italy
Spring semester, 2007
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
SUCCESS COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, Parsippany, NJ May 2007-August 2007
Public Relations Intern
Created news releases and feature stories
Contacted media outlets and reporters
Compiled and updated media lists and databases through Bacon s Media Source
Coordinate press visits; tracked and organized media coverage
Conducted research for various clients
FOX BROADCASTING COMPANY, New York, NY May 2006-August 2006
Entertainment Publicity Intern
Reviewed publications and clipped articles pertaining to the entertainment industry
Compiled and updated media contact lists
Accompanied talent to press events
Assisted is preparation and implementation of special events
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
ALPHA CHI OMEGA NATIONAL FRATERNITY
President, 2006
o Maintained communication between chapter and Alpha Chi Omega National Headquarters,
Penn State Panhellenic Council, and Penn State s Department of Student Affairs
o Responsible for the actions of 85 undergraduate chapter members
Vice President Communications Chair, 2005
Active Sister, 2004-Present
VALLEY MAGAZINE, First Women s Student Magazine at Penn State
Team Leader for Event Planning on Promotions Sector, 2007-2008
o Lead team of 6 members
o Acquire sponsorships for advertisement space
o Plan, organize, and implement special events including the magazine release party
PENN STATE HOMECOMING
University Relations Captain, 2005
o Liaison between student body and Penn State Athletics Office
PANHELLENIC COUNCIL GREEK SING
Public Relations Captain, 2005
SKILLS:
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Macintosh software, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign
Proficient with research sources including Bacon s Media Source, LexisNexis, and ProQuest
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