Resume
Education
September 2019 - May 2023
Emerson College
BS in Journalism, Minor in Publishing
Graduated magna cum laude with a GPA of 3.93
Relevant Experience
August 2023 - Present
Associate Publicist | Little, Brown & Company
- Execute targeted publicity plans for Little, Brown titles in the spheres of serious nonfiction, thriller/suspense fiction, and commercial fiction
- Craft lists of publications/media contacts for pitching upcoming titles for review coverage
- Coordinate book tour events for awareness and sales by connecting with national bookstores and author conversation partners, handling author travel/lodging logistics, and pitching to local press for coverage
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- Conduct administrative department duties, including compiling daily book events and tours, collecting press hits about current titles, and sending review copies to media contacts
- Publicity intern (June - August 2023)
- Publicity assistant (August 2023 - February 2025)
October 2019 -
May 2023
Press and Digital Marketing Assistant | Lyric Stage Company of Boston
- Assisted company with promoting a 7-production season
- Created and sent press releases about current theatrical productions and projects
- Networked and connected to publications in the Greater Boston area for potential interest in writing about our projects
- Wrote blog posts relating to current productions
- (November 2022 - May 2023) Conducted outreach to Asian cultural groups in Boston as part of Lyric Stage's community engagement initiative
May 2021 -
May 2023
Co-Founder, Co-Director | Lunchbox Magazine
- Served as one of the founders and directors for Emerson's first publication centering Asian stories made by Asian Emersonians
- Utilized Adobe InDesign and Photoshop to design pages for print and online issues
- Collaborated with fellow staff members to produce semesterly issues and to build community among Asian storytellers at Emerson
June 2020 - June 2022
Co-Communications Chair | ASIA (Asian Students in Alliance)
- Managed organization's social media (Instagram, Spotify) and posted each week for organization's weekly meetings and relevant events/projects
- Sent out weekly newsletter to organization's members through Mailchimp detailing the week's meetings and relevant community announcements
- Served as one of six folks to lead each meeting in Emerson's Cultural Center
May 2022 -
May 2023
President and Music Director | The Skintones
- Supervised and worked with members of Emerson's first and only a cappella group comprised of students of color that sing music by artists of color
- Served as the primary contact for the group when communicating with other a cappella groups and organizations
- Planned and scheduled concerts and events throughout semester with other executive board members
- Led and taught members musical arrangements for end-of-semester concerts during rehearsal periods
- Previously served as Assistant Music Director (Fall 2020 - Spring 2021) and Vice President (Spring 2022)
- Has been Music Director since Fall 2021, and President since May 2022
September 2019 - December 2021
Associate Editor + Staff Writer | Her Campus Emerson
- Provided weekly content targeted towards college-aged women, ranging from topics of lifestyle, culture, and entertainment
- Attended biweekly meetings to learn how Emerson's Her Campus chapter can grow collectively
- Has served as an editor from May 2020 - December 2021
Skills & Expertise
- Expert in Microsoft Office and Google Drive
- Proficient in website design via Wordpress, Squarespace, Wix
- Proficient in video editing via iMovie and Final Cut Pro
- Proficient in graphic design via Canva, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Procreate
- Advanced in social media management (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok)
Honors & Awards
Tom Cooper Spirit of Emerson Award (2022)
- Lunchbox Magazine
Dean's Honor List (2019 - 2023)