1. Gerald M. Rizzo
PO Box 631
Blakeslee, Pa 18610
(570) 972-5243
geraldmrizzo@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE To obtain the Assistant Brand Manager position with Procter & Gamble
EDUCATION The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
• B.A. Public Relations, May 2011
• Minor: Business and the Liberal Arts
• GPA: 3.27/4.0
INTERNSHIP Scranton/Wilke-Barre Yankees, Moosic, PA Summer 2009
EXPERIENCE Media Relations Intern
• Assisted the Director of Media Relations with daily tasks
• Assisted players and press with pre and post game preparations
• Coordinated and supervised local community events
MARKETING W.R. Hickey Beer Distributor, State College, PA Spring 2011
EXPERIENCE Contemporary Marketing Team Manager
• Strategically prepared to promote distributor’s major off-brand beer
• Implemented creative promotions throughout downtown State College
• Created and maintained positive relationships with local accounts
PUBLIC RELATIONS PSU Adventure Recreation, University Park, PA Fall 2009-Spring 2010
EXPERIENCE Federal Work-Study Employee
• Worked with program directors to create a strategic communications plan
• Strived to creatively increase awareness and participation within the program
• Kept accurate rental, inventory and trip attendance records
RESEARCH Independent Media Research Study, University Park, PA Spring 2011
Media Research Assistant
• Assisted Penn State professor with conducting media research
• Examined Fortune Top 50 companies media efforts and reporting
• Was able to analyze both traditional and social media efforts
LEADERSHIP Penn State Dance Marathon Special Events Captain 2010-2011
• Led a committee of 35 members in designing, creating and preparing for the
10th Annual THON 5K and the THON 2011 Family Carnival
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PA Circle K Keystone Division Lieutenant Governor 2010-2011
• Governed Circle K clubs at seven different Central Pennsylvania colleges.
Planned and traveled to district events throughout the year
AWARDS Recipient of the John and Ann Curley Trustee Scholarship

2. Gerald M. Rizzo
PO Box 631
Blakeslee, Pa 18610
(570) 972-5243
geraldmrizzo@gmail.com
2010