TAYLOR H. RIORDAN

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Phone: 201-***-****

EDUCATION

New York University, School of Professional Studies Winter 2016

Continuing Education in Marketing & Strategic Communication Writing

Susquehanna University, School of Arts and Sciences, Selinsgrove, PA May 2014

Public Relations Major and Communications Minor

Temple University, Rome, Italy August- December 2012

Semester-long study abroad experience

WORK EXPERIENCE

Manager, PHG Consulting October 2016- Present

Cultivate relationships with key business journalists in national and trade publications

Source key journalist in the travel industry

Build relationship with new media outlets

Support the planning and coordination of events and PR gatherings as required by individual client plans

Fulfill traditional PR duties such as serving as a day-to-day contact for media;

Secure quality media placements with active pitching via phone, email, and in-person interactions;

Monitor media trends and create effective story angles

Account Executive, DQMPR July 2015- October 2016

Deliver full range of client-facing support for project life cycle from strategy to implementation of client project plans

Source new influential journalist in the travel industry

Seek and connect with new media outlets

Develop and manage relationships with key journalists and media outlets

Build and maintain media lists using a variety of online sites such as Cision

Develop publicity content including creating media pitches, press releases, media alerts utilizing all social media outlets

Track and document industry trends and developments

Support execution of public relations events

Coordinate with social media team member on all media outreach and campaigns

McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney and Carpenter June 2014- June 2015

Business Development Coordinator

Independently manage high-profile events planning for national law-firm delivering over 120 million dollars in business revenue per year

Coordinate all recruiting efforts and hiring results for summer associates

Keep records of all recruiting activities in the firms database

Responsible for all job postings and follow up work for candidates

Prepare correspondence letters for candidate in response to employment inquiries

Plan internal and external events from point of concept development through to execution

Support public facing press and media relations related to events. Develop content and innovative communication approaches for print and digital publications and event marketing

Manage all social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Public Relations Intern, DQMPR Summers: 2012 and 2013

New York, NY

Assist in all day-to-day operations for travel and leisure public relations firm

Research trends across travel and leisure destinations, identify emerging areas of interest for clients and consumers

Contact clients to pitch upcoming deals and events

Manage and update social media pages

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