1. CATHERINE DRYSDALE
Los Angeles, CA | cdrysdal@lion.lmu.edu | 650-773-5911
EDUCATION
Loyola Marymount University (LMU): Los Angeles,California
Bachelor of the Arts in Communications Studies with emphasis in Public Relations, May 2015
Related Courses:
Events Management
Principles of Public Relations
Public Relations Strategies
Video Production for Public Relations
Leadership & Interpersonal Communication
Mass Media and Marketing
Foundation for International Education (FIE): London, United Kingdom
Study Abroad Program in Fall 2014 including a global internship placement at Eye Magazine
PUBLIC RELATIONS & JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE
20th Century Fox Television: Los Angeles,California January 2015 – April 2015
Media Relations Intern
Provided event support for publicity and press events including the finale screening and panel for Empire
Managed daily clip packet for shows including Empire, Modern Family, New Girl, Fresh Off the Boat and others
Identified key talent and scenes in each FOX TV show and pull clips to be used in media coverage
Assisted in talent travel and itineraries for PaleyFest 2015, WonderCon Anaheim 2015, and more
Eye Magazine: London, United Kingdom November 2014 – December 2014
Media Intern
Wrote, edited and researched for the Eye Blog including an article on the William S. Burroughs art exhibition
Worked on “Noted #65” and “Books Received #12” on the Eye Blog
Completed digital archive of the publication dating back to 1990
Updated various pages on the Eye Website using Expression Engine
Edited photos using Photoshop to be uploaded on the Eye Website and Blog
Roll Global-Paramount Education Programs: Los Angeles, California June 2014 – August 2014
Education Intern
Produced summer wrap-up film on iMovie
Created digital newsletter for company-wide distribution
Managed social media accounts weekly
Delivered 300 backpacks to summer campers in the Central Valley via U-Haul truck
The 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards®: Beverly Hills, California September 2013 – January 2014
Publicity Intern
Assisted in the production of the 20th AnnualAwards
Created original blog content to be posted weekly using Photoshop
Managed SAG Awards social media platforms daily
Updated industry contact lists using Vocus and Lyris
Participated in extensive membership outreach
ID Public Relations: Hollywood, California May 2013 – August 2013
Digital Intern
Researched current and potential clients extensively online
Created digital and social media strategies used in client proposals
Managed servicing and press breaks for clients
Compiled media contact lists using Cision, IMDB Pro, and Who Represents
Brentwood News: Brentwood, California September 2012 – May 2013
Journalism Intern
Assisted in the production of this monthly newspaper: editing, layout, advertising
Acted as a liaison with local restaurants—wrote restaurant reviews
Managed and organize numerous files on both computer and in paper form
MEMBERSHIP: Lambda Pi Eta Communications Honors Society, Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA),
Delta Delta Delta Sorority