Colleen McGoldrick is seeking a corporate communications or public relations position. She has a Master's degree in Corporate Communications and Public Relations from Sacred Heart University. She has experience writing press releases, news articles, and conducting interviews as an intern. Currently, she is the Jewelry and Fashion Department Manager at The Paper Store where she trains employees and manages inventory.

1. Colleen Anne McGoldrick
2 Samuel Gamwel Road, Northborough, MA 01532 | 774-258-1046 | C_McGoldrick@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE To obtain a Corporate Communications or Public Relations position within an organization
offering an opportunity for career development and professional growth.
EDUCATION Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
Master of Arts, Corporate Communications & Public Relations
GPA: 3.86 with honors
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Minor in Health Science
EXPERIENCE Sacred Heart University Media Exchange, Fairfield, CT
Associate Producer of Design April 2014 – June 2014
• Assisted in the planning and execution of the 3rd
annual SHU Media Exchange
• Coordinated all printed and digital design elements used during the event
• Designed invitations, posters and program booklets using InDesign CS6
• Created a logo using Adobe Photoshop that coincided with the theme of the event, ‘An
Expansion of Media and Minds’
• Designed and wrote ‘thank you’ notes for the panel members and moderator using InDesign
CS6
• Collaborated on assignments with peers and ensured timely submissions
• Posted event details on social media such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
Writing Intern January 2014 – May 2014
• Wrote and edited numerous press releases that were published on Sacred Heart University’s
website
• Wrote and edited news blog entries about events happening around the University
• Conducted interviews with students, faculty and staff
• Wrote and edited a press release about concussion research that was picked up by Fox CT
news – air date: March 6, 2014
• Wrote and edited an email blast explaining a new major in Cybersecurity that the University
was offering
• Researched faculty and staff and wrote biographies about them that were published in
Founder’s day booklets
• Edited entire booklet of biographies for Founder’s day program
EMPLOYMENT The Paper Store, Northborough, MA
Jewelry and Fashion Department Manager October 2015 – Present
• Promoted based on proven track record of success as the Jewelry Department manager
• Train sales associates about product in the Jewelry and Fashion departments and on how to
help customers who are shopping in each department
• Merchandise product to make it more appealing to customers
• Create organizational system within the department to keep product neat, organized and easy
to shop
• Create communication book with important upcoming dates and information so associates are
well-informed with what is going on within each department
• Create monthly newsletter for staff that features a product of the month, important product
launch information and seasonal selling suggestions
Jewelry Department Manager April 2015 – October 2015
• Promoted based on proven track record of success as a key holder

2. • Trained sales associates about product in the Jewelry department and on how to help
customers who are shopping in the department
• Merchandised jewelry to make it more visually appealing to customers
• Created organizational system within the department to keep jewelry neat, organized and easy
to find
• Created communication book with important upcoming dates and information so associates
are well-informed with what is going on within the department
Key Holder November 2014 – April 2015
• Promoted based on my proficiency and success as a sales floor manager
• Opened and closed the store
• Managed associates on the sales floor and delegated tasks to them
• Completed weekly tasks such as setting up displays according to Smartsheet guide, re-
merchandising tables and displays and putting out product on the sales floor
• Handled customer returns and regular transactions on the register
Sales Floor Manager April 2014 – November 2014
• Promoted based on proven track record of success as a sales associate
• Delegated tasks to sales associates and made sure they remain on task and interact with
customers
• Opened and closed registers and made sure they are accurate
• Filled out banking information for depositing money
• Handled customer returns and regular transactions on the register
Sales Associate October 2013 – April 2014
• Assisted customers in finding the right gift for any occasion
• Organized jewelry department by restocking displays and created new displays according to
their planograms
Richer Elementary School, Marlborough, MA
Applied Behavior Analysis Technician August 2012 – August 2013
• Ran student’s academic and behavior programs according to their individualized educational
plan
• Consulted with staff members to ensure students remained on task and that their
individualized programs were being run correctly
• Tracked student’s behaviors throughout the day and graphed them using excel spreadsheets
• Helped students identify challenging situations and aided in problem solving
ACTIVITIES Sacred Heart University
• Member of Executive Board, Theta Phi Alpha Fraternity, January 2009 – December 2010
• Vice President of Public Relations, Panhellenic Council, January 2010 – December 2010
• Vice President of Recruitment, Panhellenic Council, January 2011 – December 2011
• Member of Theta Phi Alpha Fraternity, Member since January 2009
• Member, Order of Omega, Sacred Heart University, Member since November 2011
SKILLS Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint, Publisher. Social Networking – Facebook, LinkedIn,
Instagram, Twitter. Production – InDesign CS6, Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Photoshop.
REFERENCES Available upon request