Public Relations and Strategic Communications

Rafaella E. Stanziola A.

*** **** ****** **, **********, DC 20001

*******@*******.********.*** • 202-***-****

EDUCATION

American University -School of Communication - Washington DC, USA Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations & Strategic Communication May 2021 Minor in Marketing

Relevant Course Projects:

• Visual Literacy: Designed and planned visual campaign for a client project between American University Arboretum

& Gardens and Smithsonian Gardens. Focused on creating and designing logos and signage for the campaign EXPERIENCE

Intern, FundaCancer - Panama City, Panama May – July 2019

• Created content to use in different social media platforms

• Participated in weekly staff informational meetings regarding upcoming events and activities Intern, Burson-Marsteller - Panama City, Panama May – Aug 2018

• Monitored several media outlets to identify relevant client news; created daily report through Excel

• Pitched local reporters, discussed branding opportunities and conducted follow-up calls regarding timing of client being promoted within daily news

• Compiled media kits, edited PowerPoint presentations for the clients President, Operation Smile - Panama City, Panama Jan 2013 - Present

• Promoted from volunteer to President based on participation in monthly meetings, attending leadership conferences and organizing fund-raising activities

• Supported Operation Smile’s mission through several annual fund-raising activities including The Final Mile, Radioton, and pop up sales

• Lead and organized recruiting events for potential members; coordinated activities between volunteers and school principal

• Attended leadership conference in Lima, Peru (2016), San Diego USA (2016), Guatemala (2015) and Panama (2014) Volunteer, International Accelerator Mentoring Program - Washington DC, USA Sept– Dec 2017

• Guided and helped new members of the Program settle in at American University; assessed any inquiries MEMBERSHIPS

• Latin and American Student Organization (American University)

• The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (American University)

• Operation Smile (Panama)

SKILLS

• Languages: Fluent in Spanish and English

• Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Canva; Cision; WordPress; Wix; Hootsuite

• Social Media: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter

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