Gabriella Soto
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Education
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Towson University: Towson, MD
Expected graduation: December 2020
Coursework Emphasis: Communication Training and Development, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Persuasion, Communication in Business, Organizational Communication, Intercultural Communication, Advocacy and Argument, Rhetorical Theory and Criticism
Activities:
oTowson University A Capella Group: Towson Tiger Tones
Learned performance aspects of public A Capella singing with a selective group of University-wide singers
oTowson University ASL Club
Skills
Languages: American Sign Language, Tactile Sign Language, English
Professional Skills: Excellent Communication, Public Speaking, Organization, Teamwork, Time Management, Interpersonal Communication, Exceptional Writing Skills, Phone Etiquette, Customer Service
Technical Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Social Platforms: LinkedIn, Canva, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Wix
Experience
Media and Marketing Coordinator: Community Educational Research Group, Washington, D.C. September 2020 – Present
Create a branding and conventions guide for the non-profit organization, Community Educational Research Group
Develop the organization’s long-term and crisis management communications plans
Design and write articles for the Community Educational Research Group blog “Chalk Talk”
Pitches content ideas and drafts initial communications including taglines and social media posts for events including Giving Tuesday
Develop and maintain media lists
Update project plans and prepared media summaries
Book Clerk: BookHolders, Towson, MD
November 2019 - December 2019
Held a customer contact service postion assisting customers of the book store find, purchase and redeem cash for their books
Took inventory by entering books into the computer system
Events Assistant: The Business Counsel of Westchester, Westchester, NY
June 2017 – August 2018
Assisted with organization and preparation of networking events
Translated and interpreted in Sign Language for guest of honor
Harvey Camp Counselor: Harvey Cavalier Summer Camp, Katonah, NY
June 2013 – August 2018
Supervised and prompted children to create characters and the storyline for their own musical
Led groups of children in choreography routines relating to a narrative
Managed and communicated a complex schedule to a large group and ran all rehearsals
Coordinated and took responsibility for the schedule of daily activities and overall well-being of children through a wide range of ages
Community Service
Tactile Sign Language Volunteer: Center for Deaf-Blind Baltimore, MD
January 2018 - April 2018
Conversed in Tactile Sign Language with Deaf-Blind individuals
ASL Volunteer: Deaf-Christ Methodist Church, Baltimore, MD
October 2018 – December 2018
Assisted Deaf community members with lunch and entertainment after church service
Caroler: The Maples Assisted Living, Towson, MD
December 2016 – December 2018
Sang for residents with A Capella group