Internships and Employment

My internship experiences have accentuated my academic work, proving to be perhaps more impactful in my decision of “what I want to do for the rest of my life”. Most effectual was my international internship in Madrid, Spain at a fashion public relations firm. Though I am certain that my goal is no longer to work in the fashion industry, I am certain I want to pursue a career that is dynamic and has an international focus. Gaining first-hand experience into a foreign business culture was an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and a great personal accomplishment. This experience far expanded beyond business etiquette; I increased my Spanish language skills, augmented my understanding of the culture (from varying social norms to classic dishes), and built lasting relationships with my co-workers and host mother. The experience instilled stronger ideals of perseverance and open-mindedness, but perhaps more importantly =, it was one of the most rewarding and shaping experiences I have had to date.

Web/Creative Marketing and Recruitment Intern | Swanson School of Engineering | Pittsburgh, PA (Summer 2017 – Present)
 Established a benchmark and analyzed market competition to create a full competitive analysis of 100+ graduate engineering programs. Assisted with the planning, organization, and execution of national graduate engineering recruitment events for 1,000+ prospective students. Utilized content management system, Ektron, to update, design, and edit the school’s website and implement an online strategy. Managed creation of presentations and surveys using MS Office and Qualtrics.
Public Relations and Digital Media Intern | Carole Cervera Press | Madrid, Spain (Summer 2016)
Served as a liaison between Carole Cervera Press and multi-national English-speaking firms. Acted as the main point of contact for translation and cross-firm relations. Collaborated with 20+ media sources to promote product placement for apparel, accessory, and lifestyle product categories Composed high-impact press releases in Spanish for new product launches, industry events, and company updates.
Campus Ambassador and Student Tour Guide | University of Pittsburgh Pathfinders | Pittsburgh, PA (Fall 2014 – Summer 2017)
Promoted University of Pittsburgh during weekly tours, welcome events, and prospective student programs with 1,000+ attendees. Recruited 3,000+ prospective students through on-campus programs, tours, and phone calls
Procurement Department Intern | Hospitality Furnishings and Design | Zelienople, PA (Summer 2015)
Contacted representatives in the hotel furnishing industry to ensure proper and timely arrival of services and goods. Trained employees in newly implemented software system and created digital design boards for presentation by company executives