1. S T E V E N D I L A K I A N
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EDUCATION
BRYANT UNIVERSITY, Smithfield, RI September 2008 / May 2012
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
• Marketing Major, Psychology Minor; designed the cover art for the Bryant University Class of 2012 Yearbook
• Participated in the Bryant Psychology Association, Bryant Yearbook Committee, and Student Planning Board
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BAUM & BAUM C.P.A. P.C., New York, NY January 2015 / Current
Administrative Assistant
• Oversaw the tax information intake process for all clients, assembled and organized tax documentation for preparer
use utilizing tax software, including QuickBooks, in order to retrieve, assess and input client information
• Handled the company phones, directed calls and provided clients with customer service; corresponded with clients
regarding their tax information as well as with vendors regarding invoices on behalf of our corporate clients
• Managed the company inventory throughout the tax season; handled all incoming and outgoing mail
COHN & WOLFE, New York, NY October 2013 / August 2014
Public Relations Intern – Consumer Practice
• Provided daily support across multiple accounts including Footaction, Panasonic, MISSION Athletecare, all J.M.
Smucker Co. sub-brands, The National Audubon Society, The 3M Company, and Sanofi
• Executed daily responsibilities including extensive monitoring and research reporting, maintenance of coverage and
expense trackers, various forms of material development (e.g. press releases, event recap decks/sizzle reels)
• Conducted sustained media outreach across long-lead, online and broadcast media including in-depth research on
media targets, pitch development and use of HARO and Profnet; managed media mailers and sample requests
• Identified, secured and managed brand influencers for Footaction’s Influencer Program; vetted and recommended top-
tier talent for major activations across all accounts, created original social copy for talent, brand and influencer use
• Supported and facilitated events from top to bottom: managed vendors and partners, conducted site checks and
participated in set design, executed media outreach in order to secure attendees; monitored and reported event
coverage, maintained master schedules and run-of-shows and provided on-site management and support
• Participated in brainstorms and creative projects to deliver fresh thinking to other account teams; researched the social
landscape to identify quick strike opportunities and creative reactive content for client consideration
DAVELLE PR, New York, NY / Miami, FL November 2012 / May 2013
Public Relations Representative – Freelance
• Assisted in the organization and management of ‘Hispanicize ‘13’ at the Eden Roc Hotel in Miami, FL
• Coordinated press conferences and special events including red carpet premiers; manned the press check-in booth
• Assured media satisfaction during an event at the Westin Hotel in New York, NY for their client ‘Sincerely’
MWW GROUP, New York, NY September 2012 / January 2013
Associate - Fall Intern Program
• Provided daily support on several accounts including 1-800-Flowers.com, Hillshire Farms and Frontier Airlines
• Conducted media monitoring and competitor research and reporting; gained experience with social sentiment scoring
• Developed pitches and conducted sustained media outreach; created social content and fact sheets for client use
OASIS CHILDREN’S SERVICES, New York, NY Summers 2009 / 2011
Head Counselor & Art Instructor
LEFTY PUBLICATIONS, New York, NY Spring 2005 / Fall 2008
Founder and Editor-in-Chief
• Established Lefty Publications and published “Teen Fire Magazine”, a quarterly periodical promoting student artwork
• Received 2nd
Place (of 3,500 submissions) in the NY Regional Business Plan Competition hosted by Goldman Sachs
SKILLS
• Radian6, Cision, Microsoft Office Suite, Compete, MyMediaInfo, SocialRadar, QuickBooks