Taft Communications (Lawrence Township, NJ)|Aug. 2022- Dec. 2023 ​

Consultant

Crafted pitches, press releases, op-eds, and blog posts • Gathered and synthesized industry research and competitor analysis reports • Conducted social media audits • Identified and retweeted relevant content on X • Drafted monthly briefings of legislative movement in NJ • Cultivated and maintained media lists of key journalists • Assisted in product name development strategy

 

New Zealand Tourism Research Institute (Auckland, NZ)|Aug. 2022- Dec. 2022 ​

Research Intern

Drafted copy for tourism reports that contributed to the tourism strategy of several South Pacific Islands • Used NVivo to conduct a qualitative analysis of 600+ survey responses • Used SPSS to analyze quantitative data and pinpoint key insights • Transformed data from surveys into visuals using Power BI • Reviewed 20+ academic papers to condense and present current research on measurement frameworks used to assess a destination’s sustainability

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Taft Communications (Lawrence Township, NJ)|Nov. 2020- Aug. 2021​

Account Coordinator

Managed client accounts • Organized and lead team meetings • Tracked project deliverables • Disseminated key information to internal team and external stakeholders • Facilitated a smooth workflow among the different Taft departments • Provided administrative support for webinar events • Aided in the launch of a new client account and contributed to the creation of a six-month communications plan

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The Roundtrip Collective/TRC (Remote)|Sept. 2020- Nov. 2020

Communications + Editorial Intern

​Produced editorial content; composed copy about travel experiences, travel tips, and travel destinations • Compiled and updated targeted travel and lifestyle media lists using MuckRack

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The Decker Royal Agency (New York City, NY)|Jan. 2020- Sept. 2020

Public Relations + Media Intern 

Drafted seo-driven pitches for tour operators, luxury hotels, DMO’s, and a travel app • Monitored coverage and crafted client coverage updates of industry, competitor, social, and consumer behavior reports

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Rutgers University Global Office (New Brunswick, NJ)|Sept. 2019-April 2020 

Global Ambassador

Marketed Rutgers’ global programs to recruit new students to study overseas • Advised students on which of the 60+ global programs would best suit their academic and personal needs

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Rutgers University Postal Service (New Brunswick, NJ)|Jan. 2018- April 2020 

Postal Clerk Assistant

Handled the processing, scanning, and distribution of university packages • Worked 19 hours per week while also maintaining 3.987 GPA with a full course load 

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Jewish Community Center (Bridgewater, NJ)|June 2019- Aug. 2019

Marketing Intern

Edited press releases, emails, and photo captions • Assisted in the preparation and organization of community events with upwards of 150 attendees • Conducted research to identify opportunities for partnerships and sponsorships 

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International Studies Institute (Florence, Italy)|Jan. 2019- April 2019 

English Teacher

Developed and implemented lessons to teach English to 50 elementary Italian students   • Utilized intercultural communication tactics in order to break down language barriers and effectively communicate with the Italian students