INTERNSHIPS

WTAE-TV Commercial Production Department; Marketing and Production Intern; Fall 2009

• Participated in brainstorming sessions with superiors and clients.
• Independently wrote and developed scripts for television commercials based on clients' wishes.
• Directed cameraman and talent for on location and studio productions.
• Managed final cut editing sessions.

GIVE Water; Marketing and Sales Intern; Summer 2008

• Developed and implemented a brand ambassador program with students at several universities.
• Promoted and sold to beverage representatives to expand product distribution to more cities.
• Planned and facilitated several highly successful cross-promotional events.
• Utilized social networking sites, such as Facebook and Ning, to promote brand awareness.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; Marketing and Production Intern; Summer 2005

• Managed production of the 2006 PSO Season Guide.
• Independently designed a more efficient and visually stimulating page layout.
• Negotiated printing costs with Pittsburgh based printing companies.
• Reduced the overall production cost for the season guide by over 70% by decreasing page size, switching to recycled paper, and relocating content online.

EMPLOYMENT

Cole Haan; Stock Manager; February 2007 - October 2008

• Managed stock and oversaw all storewide inventory checks.
• Received, processed, and organized product shipments.

Cole Haan; Sales Associate; March 2005 - February 2007

• Provided superior customer service.
• Maintained extensive client books to establish significant repeat business.
• Memorized detailed product descriptions to share with clients.