Lea R. Mastronardi
Trumbull, CT 06611
***.***********@*****.***
Education
Southern Connecticut State University (New Haven, CT) [2010-2014]
• Graduated May 2014
• B.A. English (Professional Writing)
• Communication minor (Advertising and Promotions)
• Wrote and published a 600 word opinion article for the university newspaper; The
Southern News
• Elected as the sole female representation of the international fraternity; Tau Kappa
Epsilon
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Milan, Italy) [Fall 2013]
• Publishing, Publicity & Journalism
• Italian Language and Literature
• International Relations
Experience
Cengage Learning Inc. (PR Intern) [5/2013-
9/2013]
• Produced a daily clips report of media coverage on Cengage Learning and the
Publishing Industry
• Distributed daily clips report to company employees and executives around the
globe
• Managed book review requests by providing reporters with necessary company
products
• Assembled press kits to be distributed to reporters at national conferences
• Pitched story ideas for new products to journalists nationwide
• Compiled media lists using Cision Point
• Created posts for corporate social media accounts such as Facebook, Twitter
and blog
Yale University (Event Planning Intern) [6/2011-5/2012]
• Led three major events (+500 people per event) to promote Yale campus businesses
• Managed a team of six interns as event coordinator
• Assisted in promoting each event through local media outlets such as print and television
• Researched and recruited potential businesses to expand in New Haven, CT
*Willing to relocate
Lea R. Mastronardi
7 Regency Circle
Trumbull, CT 06611
***.***********@*****.***
Magas Media Consultants, LLC (PR Intern) [1/2012-6/2012]
• Created and revised the agency’s press releases, website and event information
• Drove public awareness to promote communal participation in charity events
• Assisted in planning charity events such as the Sprint for Monroe and Penguin Plunge
Skills
Effective communication, editing, event planning, technical writing, multitasking, Social Media,
press releases, Cision Point, Hootsuite, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, attention to detail
*Willing to relocate