Administrative Assistant Sales

Rae Terry Albee

**** ******* ****** ******* *****, FL 33133 215-***-**** ********@*****.***

EDUCATION: Lehigh University B.A. 2007: Major in Theater; Minor in Communications with a concentration in Journalism; Major GPA 3.56; Dean’s List; Baker Performing Arts Scholarship; Study Abroad Fall 2005 at University of New South Whales, NSW, Australia, with a concentration in Media and Communications.

EMPLOYMENT:

Harrison & Shriftman: PR and Event Account Executive

December 2010-April 2011

• Effectively brainstormed and outlined PR, marketing and event strategies for several high-profile clients.

• Served as the day-to-day contact for multiple accounts.

• Developed press materials including press releases, fact sheets and bios for pitching and related communications.

• Created and maintained media contacts and relationships.

• Developed leads for sales opportunities as well as media exposure.

• Managed media logs and hits.

• Managed social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter for client exposure.

• Created PowerPoint presentations for client review.

• Assisted in coordinating logistics and details for large and small events.

• Coordinated interviews with clients and media.

• Attended and conducted client meetings.

• Liaised with in-house photographer to conceptualize photo shoots and all other necessary media requests.

• Managed interns where necessary.

Home Box Office: Publicity Assistant to VP of Media Relations for HBO New York

November 2008– October 2010

• Acted as a contact for HBO Film’s and Mini Series publicity department.

• Liaised between talent, executives, marketing/advertising and national press to promote programming and ensure placement.

• Acted as company liaison and spokesperson with media where appropriate.

• Assisted in advising company spokespersons regarding their communication on key issues, in an effort to guide them in their interaction with media.

• Worked with staff to develop concepts for community outreach and co-sponsorship to build HBO awareness and brand exposure.

• Developed press materials, including press kits, press releases, fact sheets, bios for pitching and related communications.

• Managed the press and VIP master invite lists for events, coordinated logistics for screenings, and assisted in the planning of press junkets and interviews.

• Managed invoices and purchase orders.

• Handled fundraising requests and donations.

• Coordinated travel for VP and talent for press events.

• Liaised with in-house photo department and external photographers for media requests.

• Coordinated with affiliate sales and marketing teams to determine appropriate messages to promote each campaign.

• Coordinated with agents, managers and talent to conduct interviews and press conference for print, web, and radio.

• Coordinated with agents, managers and talent to secure hair, makeup and scheduling for events, photo shoots and interviews.

• Staffed red carpet events, press junkets, TCA conferences and other events.

• Pitched upcoming programming to long lead magazines, newspapers, radio and television segments.

• Handled media requests, tape library, press clips, conducted Internet searches, and prepared clips and photographs for promotional purposes.

• Assisted with special projects developed by Vice President and Director.

Weber Shandwick Worldwide: Administrative Assistant to President of Worldwide Operations

October 2007– November 2008

• Provided administrative support to President of Worldwide Operations.

• Assisted Senior Vice President of External Affairs with events, general correspondence and the organization and execution of corporate donations from parent company and affiliated organizations.

• Coordinated conferences and business meetings.

• Aided corporate communications team with media tracking, press release database maintenance, award submissions and internal web updating.

• Managed content and layout of worldwide/internal office letters and press release grids.

• Managed all expense reports, purchase orders and invoices as well as dealing with external vendors.

• Edited and created presentations, letters, memos and general correspondence.

• Acted as liaison between departments in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and professionalism.

Carolina Herrera: Receptionist (temp work)

September – October 2007

• Handled phones, deliveries, communications and general administration.

• Balanced multiple projects and priorities in an intensive environment that demanded creativity & quick response time.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Photoshop, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, FileMakerPro, Cision, Excellent Internet research skills.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVIITES/INTERESTS:

• Engaged in all aspects of college theater productions; Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Member; Varsity Crew Team; Mustard & Cheese Drama Club; Brown & White Newspaper.

• Sports, Running, cooking, reading, writing, scuba diving, traveling

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