Resume
Experience
Marathon Strategies
Communications Fellow
June-November 2024
Washington, D.C. (Remote)
Assigned to four professional clients to manage communications and public relations efforts
Drafted and distributed pitches and press releases for promotion of press coverage, events, and announcements
Created editorial and social media calendars
Conducted in-depth legislative and industry research for business development
Monitored media coverage for clients using Cision and Google News
The Urban Institute
Analytics and Engagement Intern
Summer 2023
Washington, D.C.
Responsible for media tracking for all centers using Meltwater and other search engines. Developed and wrote pitch notes and press releases for reporters and media outlets.
Built issue-based lists of national and local reporters for promotional outreach.
Wrote executive summaries for research reports.
Composed internal biweekly newsletter.
Public Democracy America
Communications and Media Intern
Spring 2022
Remote
Composed blog posts on topics of interest for various sites with different audiences.
Developed e-mail copy for mass communication to subscribers.
Ran Google Analytics for e-mail and website traffic.
Created social media accounts for company.
Ninth Street Journal
Journalist and Photographer
Summer 2022
Durham, NC
Pitched and wrote 9 pieces over the course of the summer.
Collaborated with professional editors.
Accompanied reporters for news photography.
Sanford School of Public Policy
Communications Intern
2021-2022
Durham, NC
Managed social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook)
Created social media graphics and drafted copy.
Managed school website with posts and design.
Conducted interviews with prominent alumni for interview pieces published on website.
Professional skillset
Google Analytics
Meltwater and Cision
Microsoft Office Suite, Sharepoint
Design/Editing Platforms (Adobe Suite, Canva, Hindenburg)
Social Media (Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X, Facebook)
Website Design (Wix, Google Sites, Wordpress)
Languages
English (native)
French (proficient)
Education
Duke University
2020-2024
GPA: 3.8
Bachelor of Arts
Major in Public Policy
Minor in Journalism and Media Studies
Minor in French
Durham, NC
Studied Public Policy with a concentration on media studies and journalism.
Foundational Coursework:
Micro-, Macro-, and Public Sector Economics
News and Magazine Writing and Reporting
Campaign and Election Studies
Foundations and Ethics of Public Policy
Podcasting
Environmental Science and Policy