Claudia Arrindell
Queens Village, NY ***** • www.linkedin.com/in/claudiaarrindell • 917-***-**** • *********.*@*****.***
Delivering Top-Notch, Client Service, Digital, and Social Media Support
Driven, enthusiastic, and dependable media relations specialist/coordinator with extensive experience in digital platforms and social media. Well-liked among staff members for demonstrating outstanding work ethic, team player quality, and uplifting spirit. Passionate about delivering superb client service and support.
Troubleshooting and resolution
Product Training & Team Development
Data Management
Process development & Implementation
Marketing campaigns
Twitter and Facebook
Targeted e-mail campaigns
Social media messaging and networking
Fluent Spanish
Lotus Notes
Microsoft Office
Strong Organizational skills
Professional Experience
PR Newswire inc., Jersey City, NJ
Customer Support, Research Analyst, and Social Media Editor, 2005 – 2016
Directly coordinated research and updated media data while corresponding with diverse clients and processing requests for PRNewswire’s MEDIAtlas database product. Trained, managed, and followed up with a team of 14 contributors to the @PRNmedia twitter handle. Wrote and edited creative media briefs.
Key Achievements:
Identified, assessed, and resolved all client inquiries and issues with accuracy and efficiency.
Acted as a key player in assisting US Spanish and Latin American media outlets (i.e. Univision).
Researched, updated and maintained a vast global media database serving various products.
Acted as the main point of contact for day-to-day execution of social media messaging within assigned regions: strategically pitched PR Newswire and ProfNet services to journalists.
Editor and curator of PR Newswire’s media related social networking community, managing a team of 14 contributors to the @PRNmedia twitter handle
Facilitated company-wide training sessions on operations’ functions and features; directly supported project managers in defining business criteria for PR Newswire’s Member Center.
Increased performance of a social media account by 65% within less than five years onboard.
Wall & William Financial Services Group/Evans International, Rockville Centre, NY
Client Services Advocate/Assistant Insurance Agent, 2002 – 2004
Liaised between staff and clients to present solutions to conflicts, review business proposals, analyze transactions, and report project updates. Resolved clients’ emails and voicemails within 24 hours and maintained engagements with other departments regarding customer-related transactions and records.
Acquired additional multi-department experience in resolving account discrepancies, networking via social media, and evaluating client needs as a Customer Service Agent at Charles Samelson Inc.
Education & Professional Development
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (2012): Hunter College: City University of New York – City,
Served as a Mentor, Translator, and Operator in a Buddy Program at the Family Center