Resume: The Director’s Cut*

*AKA Curriculum Vitae (CV)

 

Education

 

Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications

Evanston, IL 丨March 2020

  • Bachelor of Science in Journalism + Minor in French

  • Relevant Coursework: Media Design, Multimedia Storytelling, Integrated Marketing Communications, Emotional Intelligence

London School of Economics (LSE)

London, England丨July 2017

  • Coursework: Introductory Macroeconomics

Dwight School

New York, NY丨May 2016

  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

New York University (NYU)

New York, NY丨June 2015 - July 2015

  • Coursework: Career Accelerator Series

The Bolles School

Jacksonville, FL丨June 2015 - July 2015

 

Training

 

Acting:

Private Study, Heather Heinz, Casting Director

Private Study, Joanna Horton, Horton Actors Studio

Private Scene Study, Shawn-Caulin Young, Actor

Character/Scene Breakdown, Wendy Ann Faraone, A.N.T Farm On-Set Acting Coach

Monologue Techniques, Ellen Jacoby, Casting Director

Improv, Bill Hufsey, Actor

Commercial, Shawn-Caulin Young, Actor

Audition Techniques, Jason LaPadura, CSA

Voice:

Nina Tepedino, Bill Hufsey

 

Experience

 

Specialist, Copywriter @ Macy’s

New York, NY丨 July 2020 - Present

  • Writes strategic and persuasive copy that builds on brand value and authority for digital, emerging and traditional media, including emails, SMS, push notifications, website assets and direct mail

  • Proofreads and self-edits to deliver work that meets the standards of technical quality and creative excellence

  • Seeks effectiveness in advertising by understanding the wants and needs of the customer and researching competitors’ advertisements and campaigns

  • Plans, prioritizes and organizes a high volume of work, collaborating closely with design, marketing, merchandising and project management in concept development and execution of print and digital assets

Editorial Intern @ POPSUGAR

New York, NY丨 June 2019 - September 2019

  • Published a total of 36 original stories for Beauty, Fashion, Family and Living, accumulating over 2 million views and 12 thousand social shares

  • Managed Smart Living, Family, and Fitness Pinterest accounts, reaching a combined 20 million viewers each month

  • Conducted monthly social traffic report to identify content and engagement trends, as well as sat on Gen Z focus group

  • Assisted executive style director with clients such as Kohl’s, Cheddar TV and "The Perfectionists," as well as maintained fashion and beauty closets

  • Worked alongside the events team in production planning for POPSUGAR Play/Ground, POPSUGAR's two-day festival celebrating women

Editorial Intern @ POPSUGAR

New York, NY丨January 2019 - March 2019

  • Published 24 original stories for Beauty, Fashion, Family and Living

  • Managed Makeup.com and Skincare.com Instagram accounts, collaborating with brands and influencers to reach a combined 160 thousand followers

  • Managed social media for POPSUGAR Beauty, which reached 1.9 million followers on Instagram and over 5 million monthly viewers on Pinterest

  • Organized calendar, contact list and ticket requests for New York Fashion Week

Media Management Intern @ New York Fashion Week

New York, NY丨S/S 2015, F/W 2015, S/S 2016, F/W 2016

  • Assisted model and TV personality Yoanna House in preparation for and during three seasons of NYFW and related press event

  • Coordinated with wardrobe, makeup and production crews to streamline communication and organize a daily, time-effective schedule

  • Managed media, capturing original content and launching a social media campaign to promote the Yoanna House online platform, which has since accumulated 119k followers on Instagram

Marketing and Communications Intern @ The Show Goes On Productions

New York, NY丨June 2015 - July 2015

  • Managed social media and PR for the company, its productions and its clients to strengthen brand identity and reach a larger audience

  • Assisted in the campaign management of a singer/songwriter client, including organizing and directing a photoshoot 

  • Co-produced and promoted a new artist showcase series that brought in two new clients

Marketing and Production Intern @ Cooper Jordan Entertainment

New York, NY丨June 2015 - July 2015

  • Organized promotional deals and events at Times Scare NYC and The Kill Bar, a year-round haunted house and restaurant/bar

  • Wrote and distributed press releases for productions to drive brand awareness and sales

  • Designed and launched webpages for the company and its productions using Adobe and WordPress, as well as a social media campaign to increase online traffic

  • Oversaw production planning for multiple off-Broadway shows such as “Dex! A Killer Musical Parody” and “New York’s Got Talent,” which sold 100+ tickets a night

Event Production Intern @ Jacksonville Fashion Week

Jacksonville, FL丨March 2013

  • Involved in event planning and preparation, attending meetings leading up to event

  • Assisted with front-of-house duties, including check-in, ticket sales, ID check, valet, and seat fill-in

  • Additionally, assisted with back-of-house duties, such station organization, steaming clothes, prepping models, watching doors, and giving directions

 

Leadership

 

New Member Committee Kappa Kappa Gamma Upsilon

Evanston, IL 丨January 2016 - March 2020

Social Chair Kappa Kappa Gamma Upsilon

Evanston, IL 丨September 2017 - June 2018

Youth Mentor @ Eye to Eye National

Evanston, IL 丨October 2017 - June 2018

Chapter Co-President @ Women’s Institute For a Secure Retirement (WISER) Women

New York, NY丨August 2014 - June 2016

Project Manager @ The Memory Project

New York, NY丨September 2015 - May 2016

Chapter President @ The McKenzie Noelle Wilson Foundation

Jacksonville, FL丨September 2011 - May 2014

Youth Mentor @ McKenzie’s Academic Resource Centers (MARCs)

Jacksonville, FL丨September 2011 - May 2014

Sophomore Leadership Council @ The Bolles School

Jacksonville, FL丨September 2013 - May 2014

Team Captain @ Relay For Life, American Cancer Society

Jacksonville, FL丨September 2013 - May 2014

Teaching Assistant @ Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL丨March 2013

Team Co-Captain @ Donna Deegan National Breast Cancer Marathon

Jacksonville, FL丨January 2013 - February 2013

Tools

 

Computer:

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, InDesign and XD; Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel; Google Docs, Sheets, Slides and Trends; WordPress, Squarespace, CMS, CSS, HTML

Social Media:

Instagram, Facebook, Flipboard, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Tumblr, Twitter, Vimeo, TikTok, Youtube, Cision, Airtable, Sked, Dash Hudson, IMAXtree, Launchmetrics, FashionGPS

Language:

French (Ten years coursework)

 

Interests

 

Travel, DIY projects, jewelry-making, fashion, design, beauty, writing, music, acting, cooking and food-related content

 

Awards

 

Dean’s List (Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications)

National Society of High School Scholars

French National Honor Society

President’s List (The Bolles School)

Certificate of Achievement in Recognition of First Honors (The Bolles School)

Publications

 

4 Acne Myths You’ve Gotta Stop Believing, According to Dr. Pimple Popper (POPSUGAR, June 2020)

 Why This Booze-Free Beverage Found a Home on My Bar Cart (POPSUGAR, May 2020)

The 12 Easiest Ways to Keep Your Touchscreen Clean — Because It's Disgusting AF (POPSUGAR, April 2020) 

These 50+ Nail Ideas Will Shamrock Your St. Paddy's Day (POPSUGAR, March 2020) 

How to Deal With a Roommate Who Uses Your Beauty Products, According to an Expert (POPSUGAR, September 2019)  

These Beauty Looks From the Emmys 10 Years Ago Will Make You Miss the 2000s Even More (POPSUGAR, September 2019)   

Gel Manicures on Short Nails Are Up 230K% on Pinterest — These Photos Will Show You Why (POPSUGAR, September 2019)  

If You Don't Clean Your Facial Roller, You Need to Read This Now (POPSUGAR, August 2019) 

Get a Glow From Head to Toe With These Sheet Masks For Every Part of Your Body (POPSUGAR, August 2019) 

Chrissy Teigen Found an Adult Version of Luna's Scratch-Off Art, and It Looks So Soothing (POPSUGAR, July 2019) 

This Chic "Purse" Is Actually a Lunchbox, and Our Work Days Will Never Be the Same (POPSUGAR, July 2019) 

This Water-Activated Shampoo Saves You Time Packing AND Saves the Planet (POPSUGAR, July 2019) 

This Water Nail Trend Is Making Waves This Summer (POPSUGAR, July 2019) 

This Nonalcoholic Alternative to Aperol Spritz Is 25 Calories and Comes in Convenient Cans (POPSUGAR, July 2019)

50+ Festival Hair Ideas, So You Can Whip Your Hair Back and Forth All Weekend Long (POPSUGAR, June 2019)

Upgrade Your French Mani in 2019 With These 100+ Nail Art Ideas (POPSUGAR, May 2019)

Meghan Markle Had the Best Maternity Style, Now Let Her Looks Inspire You (POPSUGAR, May 2019)

Use the KonMari Method on Your Email Inbox With These 4 Easy and Joyful Steps (POPSUGAR, May 2019)

Welcome Aboard, Mx! United Is the First Airline With Nonbinary Gender Booking Options (POPSUGAR, March 2019)

 United Wants You to Design a Plane in the Name of Badass Women — Find Out How (POPSUGAR, March 2019)

These 40 Festival Makeup Ideas Are All the Inspo You'll Need For the Weekend(POPSUGAR, March 2019)

This Restaurant Takes Doing It For the 'Gram to a Whole New Level With "Instagram Butlers" (POPSUGAR, March 2019)

This Crystal Sponge Trio is $7 and Magically Cuts Down Your Makeup Routine to 3 Steps (POPSUGAR, March 2019)

These Were the Best Shoes at Fashion Week, and They Deserve an Encore (POPSUGAR, March 2019)

Meghan Markle's Best Bags Are Back in Stock — Shop 'Em While You Can! (POPSUGAR, March 2019)

50+ Nail Art Ideas to Show the Biggest Foodie in Your Life (POPSUGAR, March 2019)

Let's Take a Look Back: These Were the Best Bags From Fashion Month (POPSUGAR, February 2019)

These Negative Space Nails Are the Only Negativity You Should Have in Your Life (POPSUGAR, February 2019)

The 1 Acne Product I Use When My Skin Has a Case of the Winter Blues (POPSUGAR, February 2019)

American Girl Dolls Are Coming to the Big Screen in a Live-Action Movie (POPSUGAR, February 2019)

My 2000s Chi Straightener Didn't Spark Joy, So I Decided to KonMari All My Hair Tools (POPSUGAR, February 2019)

50+ Nail Art Ideas For Your Most Fashion-Forward Fingertips Ever (POPSUGAR, February 2019)

You'll Be a Haircut Above the Rest in 2019 With These 50+ Haircut Ideas (POPSUGAR, February 2019)

This Is Every Way You Could Possibly Wear the Off-White Belt (POPSUGAR, January 2019) 

"Gray Space" Nail Polish Is Trending, and It Will Give You Instant Peace of Mind (POPSUGAR, January 2019)

These 50+ Nail Art Ideas Have Got You Covered Until 2020 (POPSUGAR, January 2019)

Ode to the Beach (Crowd Publications, 2012)

Acting Credits

 

Film:

9 Birthdays, Lead (Dir. Juana Frias, Stingtown Media)

Burdens, Supporting (Dir. Matthew Simons)

TV / Commercials:

Jax Film Festival 2012, Featured (Dir. Joanna Horton, The Performers Academy)

Theatre:

Teen Angel, Lead (Dir. Joanna Horton, The Performers Academy)

Put Me In The Zoo, Supporting (Jacksonville Zoo & Garden, Wild Reading Safari)

American Idol Parody, Supporting (The Bolles School)

Emcee/Host/Live Performance

The McKenzie Noelle Wilson Foundation, Opening Speaker

Print:

We Embellished: Kedgar Volta, Featured Model (FL Times-Union)