Public Relations Residential Life

Neelam Warren-Pal

312-***-**** ● Chicago, Illinois ● ********@*****.*** ● LinkedIn: Neelam Warren-Pal EDUCATION

DePaul University: September 2020- March 2025

Bachelor of Arts in Communications & Media

Minors: Women & Gender Studies, African & Black Studies Relevant Coursework: Study Abroad: Global Branding & Youth Culture Through Anime Professional Affiliations: Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) PROFESSIONAL/WORK EXPERIENCE

Intern May 2025-PRESENT

BMG Models & Talent Chicago, IL

• Organizes bookings, auditions, and callbacks for new and current talent

• Uses Portfolio Pad, Casting Networks, Breakdown Access, and Microsoft to communicate with talent and co-workers

• Answers phone calls and coordinates contract meetings with new talent Intern December 2024-May 2025

220 Wine & Spirits Distribution Chicago, IL

• Collaborates with the sales team through monthly meetings to meet clients’ needs at events.

• Gaining knowledge of wine and spirits. Obtained BASSET certification to serve and pour at events.

• Developed client relations in the Chicago Southside and South Suburbs to increase wine sales Supervisor Sales Associate & Barista September 2023-April 2025 LA. Burdick Chocolates Chicago, IL

• Worked in café and retail areas, including dispensing hot chocolate, chocolate confections, and interacting with customers

• Assists with inventory management, restocking products, and creating visually appealing displays to enhance sales

• Point of Sales, Cash Handling using Excel

Facilities Assistant August 2022- June 2023

Department of Residential Life & Housing DePaul University

• Provided customer service to over 500 students during move-in week

• Informed and communicated housing issues, such as fire alarms and AC issues, and submitted work orders for residents

• Observed and reported housing damages and cleanliness concerns Student Desk Receptionist August 2022- June 2023

Department of Residential Life & Housing DePaul University

• Greeted students, visitors, and staff

• Communicated with Housing and Residential Life via desk phone

• Ensured housing protocols, such as firm alarms, false identification, and signing residents’ guests in and out through StarRez

African & Black Studies Department Student Assistant January 2022- June 2022 Department of African & Black Studies DePaul University

• Greeted staff, students, & visitors.

• Designed and edited the Department Newsletter using Adobe InDesign

• Designed & assisted promotional materials for department events and courses using Canva Residential Advisor August 2021- June 2022

Department of Residential Life & Housing DePaul University

• Organized and promoted events for residents to build a community for residents

• Provided support and resources for mental health and academic success

• Designed event posters and flyers

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