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Phone: +43 699 10 83 10 24

Address: Liesingbachstrasse 221,

1100 Vienna, Austria

Professional Information

As a reliable, proactive and passionate master graduate I put in as much effort as needed to complete my tasks in a timely manner and to my best ability while paying attention to details. I am a motivated individual who is loyal, creative and interested in what is going on around her.
In order to reach my goal I am constantly seeking new challenges to improve and to learn as much as possible about me and the world. Getting out of my comfort zone and remaining committed and dedicated to my decisions is something I do consistently. One example that expresses this most appropriately is that I have studied internationally, both in the United States and in Australia.

Last year a group of students and I visited two rural towns in Nicaragua to support the communities in various ways. I lived with local people in poor conditions and it was an extraordinary experience to make a difference in their lives. Throughout this time I enjoyed learning from another culture and interact with a wide range of people from different walks of life and I became more enthusiastic to work towards commencing a career that allows me to have a positive impact on others.

During my internship in the Public Relations and Marketing Department of Novant Health, a non-profit organization I was responsible for a project involving diverse groups of families who may have been underprivileged as well as disadvantaged through circumstances they had no control over. This project involved observation, getting to know each individual and listening to their experiences in order to create a collection of short stories and a video clip to share with the general public to promote the Community Care Cruiser and source donations to assist the families. This internship position enabled me to demonstrate my ability to multitask, manage time effectively and make decisions independently while working under pressure in a fast paced environment. After my internship was officially over, I decided to stay and help the department until the project was complete.

My wealth of experience academically, socially, and professionally has led me to where I am now but I know there is much more to see and to learn.

Languages

German

English

French

Skills

Microsoft Office

Photoshop

Dreamweaver

InDesign

iPhoto

Garage Band

WebCT

Google Map

Skype

QuickBooks

Capstone Business

Work Experience

2010 - present

PR Conultant at Ketchum Publico

Vienna, Austria

since 2013

Planning, developing and implementing PR strategies
Research, write and distribute press releases to appropriate media
Liaise with and answer inquiries from media, individuals and other organisations
Organize events including press conferences and client events with up to 500 people

Assistant of the General Manager at the Hotel Sans Souci

Vienna, Austria

2013

Managed online accounts of Hotel - Trip Advisor and Holiday Check
Supported planning and organizing stage of variouse events and projects
Generated daily accounting and was responsible for cash management

PR and Marketing Assistant at SOS Children's Villages Zimbabwe

Harare, Zimbabwe

2012

Helped improving the organisation website
Identified various fundraising opportunities and handled planning stage
Developed new marketing tactics in order to increase brand awareness

Marketing Assitant at Quartz Life

Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

2012

Assisted Marketing Manager with updating design and brand image of company
Monitored production of marketing materials to ensure consistency and appropriateness
Provided research information by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends
Specified target audience and developed appropriate marketing strategies

Research Assistant at Bond University

Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

2011 - 2012

Research Assistant at Bond University

Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

2011 - 2012

Collected data and undertook an appropriate analysis of data
Interpreted and presented the findings to supervisor
Coordinated research activities
Prepared a comprehensive literature review of appropriate research results

Resident Manager at The Inn at Winthrop

Rock Hill, SC, United States

2010 - 2011

Managed guest registration, check in, check out and payment
Worked with individual guests and visiting groups
Assisted in the event of emergencies and special events
Demonstrated leadership skills by supervising facilities
Worked independently and handle situations that require immediate action

Public Relations/Marketing Intern at Novant Health

Charlotte, NC, United States

2010

Refined communication and writing skills
Interviewed patients and staff members to create promotional storybook
Scheduled and organized video and picture days
Helped with video production

Resident Assistant at Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC, United States

2009

Planned and implemented developmental programs for 47 residents
Participated in Residence Life Committee and leadership development sessions, dealing with specialized topics to provide training throughout the year
Served as primary contact for residents and assisted in crisis management
Acted as a good role model on or off campus.
Knew, supported, and implemented university policies and regulations

Office Assistant and Secretary at Bundespolizeidirektion

Vienna, Austria

2006 - 2007

Performed administrative and human resource functions for police department
Organized employment process including test administration, paperwork preparation and timely payment of employees
Worked under a deadline and finished all projects on time
Helped find solutions for different program issues
Trained other colleagues

Education

Bond University (Gold Coast, QLD, Australia)

Master of Communication (Business) - Public Relations and Marketing

2011 - 2012

International Student Scholarship - Financial award based upon academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, and personal character. Only ten such scholarships are awarded over a calendar year.

Graduate Achievement Award - presented by the School of Communication and Media to the highest achieving postgraduate student

Activities and Societies:

Post Graduate Student Association - Vice President and Finance Director
Student Ambassador
Member of Bond 20 Program
Member of Life One Program

Winthrop University (Rock Hill, SC, United States)

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication (Journalism)

2008 - 2011

International Ambassador Scholarship - Financial award based upon academic achievement

Activities and Societies:

Dean's List - 3 semesters
International Student Ambassador
Kappa Tau Alpha/National Honor Society in Journalism and Mass Communication, 10 percent of journalism students with highest academic achievement
National Scholars Honor Society, Active Member
Alpha Lambda Delta/ National Honor Society for freshmen
Member of Culture Club and Society of Professional Journalists

Volunteer Work

Harare Children's Home (Harare, Zimbabwe)

2012

Supported family mothers with child care and house work
Assisted in administration office, kitchen and laundry

Volunteering Gold Coast (Queensland, Australia)

2011 - 2012

Helped out at various events at the Gold Coast

Service Learning Project (Rocha and Tierra Blanca, Nicaragua)

2011

Visited two rural towns in Nicaragua to support the community with medical supplies and different tasks such as educating people on nutrition, painting a school, teaching English and working with locals to fix an access road

Music Conservatory (New York, United States)

2008

Helped out with administrative work, preparations for events and various other activities that came up

Youth Group (Vienna, Austria)

since 1996

Organize several events each year and support the community and the church through various activities