1. MORGAN BLAIR RAPHAEL
1221 W. Barry Avenue #2 | Chicago | IL 60657
(856) 904-3283 | mbraphael92@gmail.com
@morganraphael | http://mbraphael92.wix.com/morganraphael
EDUCATION
Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
B.A. in Public Relations, College of Communications Graduation: May 2015
Minors: English and International Studies, College of Liberal Arts Cumulative GPA: 3.65/4.0
CEA Global Campus, University of New Haven Florence, Italy
International Studies Semester Spring 2014
HONORS
Deans List 7 of 7 Semesters
Phi Eta Sigma Academic Honors Fraternity Inducted Spring 2012
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND EVENTS EXPERIENCE
Boutique Bites Chicago, IL
Catering Sales Assistant Oct 2015 – Feb 2016
§ Created invoices and contracts, as well as collected, tracked, and recorded incoming payments
§ Provided on-site event assistance for weddings and retail events for clients such as Tory Burch, Gucci, and Armani
§ Organized all necessary materials prior to events including ordering and setting up rentals
§ Created customized elements to match clients’ brands for specific consumer events
Cashman & Associates Philadelphia, PA
Marketing & Special Events Coordinator June 2015 – Aug 2015
• Assisted with day-of-event preparation and execution for clients such as Century 21 Department Store, Shake Shack,
Do Atlantic City (DO AC), and Market & Shops at Comcast Center
• Brainstormed event concepts and created decks complete with budgets to present to clients such as Nemo Tile and Century 21
• Successfully pitched post-event publicity to publications such as Philadelphia Style Magazine and City Suburban News
• Curated, scheduled, and executed social media content for clients such as DO AC as well as the company’s business pages
Special Events & Social Media Summer Intern May 2014 – Aug 2015
• Organized guest lists for the ICON 1616 Walnut Grand Opening Event, Project Gravitas event, and DO AC activation events
• Assisted with set-up and registration at Philadelphia events including: Wawa Welcome America Festival, Philadelphia Style’s Best of
Style party, ICON 1616 Grand Opening, Ball on the Square by Friends of Rittenhouse Square, and Century 21’s Black Friday activation
• Created the Social Media Calendar for Carmel Kitchen & Wine Bar’s Facebook posts for the months of June through August 2014
• Participated in conference calls with clients and attended walk-throughs for the Democratic National Convention Party event
The Star Group Philadelphia, PA
Public Relations & Social Media Summer Intern May 2013 – Aug 2013
• Researched and created 10 media lists, for clients such as New Jersey American Water and the Renfrew Center on Vocus
• Assisted with day-of-event preparation for Franklin Paine's Skate park Fund Ribbon-cutting ceremony
• Developed social media posts for clients Saladworks and the Delaware Lottery on Twitter and Facebook
• Strategized and produced pitches for Franklin Paine’s Skatepark Fund, the Renfrew Center, and New Jersey American Water
Liebman Wellness Center Marlton, NJ
Marketing Assistant May 2013 - Dec 2014
• Contacted media outlets and created promotions through social media and email blasts
SKILLS
Proficient in: CisionPoint, TVEyes, Sprout Social, Hootsuite, Simply Measured, AP Style, Zkipster, Piktochart, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,
Pinterest, Microsoft Office
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Alpha Phi Sorority, The Gamma Rho Chapter at the Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
Vice President of Programming & Education Spring 2013 - Fall 2013
• Planned informational programs to educate 130 chapter members about controversial topics, and reinforced the 3.0. GPA requirement
Philanthropy Chair Spring 2012 - Fall 2012
• Coordinated and planned philanthropy events which successfully reached fundraising goals of $1,400 toward the Alpha Phi Foundation
Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (Largest Student Run Philanthropy in the World) Fall 2011 - Spring 2015
• Fundraised with Alpha Phi and Sigma Alpha Mu to contribute over $150,000 of $13.3 million toward the Four Diamonds Fund