john smith

Nora Strumpf

605 Ivy League Ln Rockville, MD 20850

301-910-5992 norastrumpf@gmail.com

EDUCATIONUniversity of Maryland, College Park (Spring 2015)

Communication, Public Relations Concentration

GPA: 3.08

EXPERIENCE

National Cherry Blossom Festival

Executed annual Festival press conference, created materials for press kits and presentation

Write and update press releases and website content

Create clip reports using Vocus and TV Eyes

Compile photos for annual City Paper Guide

Maintain media lists and databases

Staff media registration areas at Festival events

Strauss Media Strategies Communications Intern (Sept. Dec. 2014)

Created final reports and executive summaries for radio/television media tours and audio news releases

Edited audio using Cool Edit Pro and Adobe Audition

Compiled national and local television contacts using Vocus public relations software

Monitored reach of media tours using Critical Mention media monitoring service

Pitched client tours to radio stations

Trust for the National Mall Special Events Intern (May Aug. 2014)

Worked with the Director of Special Events and Marketing Communications Team to plan events for the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service

Assisted with planning the 8th Annual Benefit Luncheon, Board of Directors Dinner, Open House and Art Exhibition, Volkswagen Day of Service and more

Researched potential corporate partnerships and fundraising opportunities

WMUC 88.1 FM Promotions Director/Radio Host (Sept. 2013 May 2014/Present)

Advertised UMDs student-operated radio station to maintain presence within university and local community

Maintained the stations Facebook and Twitter accounts

Created flyers for events using InDesign, Photoshop and Microsoft Office Suite

Beyond the Classroom Living and Learning Program (Jan. 2013 Present)

Selected member of an interdisciplinary community focused on civic engagement and social change in the nonprofit sector

Completed Social Media for Social Change course as part of the program

MEOR Maryland (Sept. 2013 Present)

Completed Jewish educational programs including the Maimonides Leadership Fellowship

ACTIVITIES