Maria Falchetti is seeking an entry-level public relations position where she can utilize her knowledge of fashion, business, communication, and technology to drive results. She has a bachelor's degree in public relations from Boston University and studied abroad in 11 countries through a semester at sea program. Her experience includes paid internships at a communications agency and a PR lab, where she created blogs, conducted outreach, and used analytics to maximize efforts. She also has experience in retail sales and fundraising.

1. Maria Falchetti
(412) 266-5611 MFAL118@yahoo.com
Career Aspiration
Seeking an entry-level Public Relations position where I can utilize my knowledge of fashion, business, communication, and technology to
drive results. I recognize the importance of teamwork and have a passion for learning and improving.
Education
Boston University College of Communication Graduation: May 2016
Major: Public Relations Concentration: Anthropology
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Communication
University of Virginia: Semester at Sea Abroad Program September 2015-December 2015
Participant in global comparative education program in which students’ study and experience the world through an array of cultural lenses. Ported
in 11 countries with an emphasis on interdisciplinary coursework and hands-on field experiences for meaningful engagement in the global
community.
Experience
Chemistry Communications: Pittsburgh, PA Summer 2014 & 2015
Paid internship working alongside Director of Project Management at full service communications agency
• Collaborated directly with designers, account executives, senior management and clients to resolve issues of concern
• Made routine contact with communication departments at American Eagle Outfitters, New York Philharmonic, and The Education Partnership
in order to receive and process client requests
• Worked on process improvement project that effectively reduced lag time between project assignments-results integrated into daily routines
of designers
• Inputted content from site blueprints utilizing WordPress technologies to create a new and improved client website
• Co-managed weekly one-on-one meetings with employees in order to track progress and implement adjustments to schedule and budget
• Organized server content in order to allow for ease when searching for desired item
Boston University PR Lab Internship: Boston, MA January 2015-May 2015
Account Executive for Audrey’s Rescue Angels non-profit organization which strives to create a sustainable world for animals through
education, advocacy, and promotion of respect and compassion.
• Constructed company blog and which increased visibility and reader clarity as to company purpose and its partners
• Led all outreach efforts to company partners in order to conduct interviews where acquired information was employed in blog post content
• Applied MailChimp analytics to enhance understanding of recipient behavior in order to maximize outreach efforts
• Conducted weekly social media posting and outreach on Twitter and Facebook – Tweet re-tweeted by notable account: OnlyinBOS
• Reached out to 55 influential and active bloggers and Twitter accounts to promote Rescue Pets of Boston book and subsequent events
LoopedIn: Boston, MA September 2014-May 2015
Brand Ambassador for mobile payment app in greater Boston area
• Marketed new mobile payment app targeting students and other prospective users
• Created bi-weekly events at various locations around BU campus to publicize app capabilities to increase download rate
• Developed weekly write-ups detailing successes, and areas that can be improved upon
Giacomo Salon: Boston, MA March 2014-Present
Receptionist while student at Boston University at upscale hair + nail salon & day spa
• Responsible for all front desk activities including scheduling appointments, cultivating close relationships with clients, making confirmation
calls, and maintaining financial records
Victoria Boutique: Pittsburgh, PA Summer 2012-Worked over holidays
Sales Associate at high-end fashion boutique
• Responsibilities included: collection inventory, interfaced with customers and maintained all aspects of store cleanliness, suggested potential
ensemble pairings for customers, prepared luxury clothing for floor presentation: steamed and styled
Beautiful Beads: Pittsburgh, PA May 2010-Summer 2012
Sales Associate at Independent retail establishment specializing in handmade jewelry
• Responsibilities included: merchandized jewelry for presentation, provided owner with customer feedback in order to tailor new pieces to
client desires, knowledge of precious stones and gems
Additional Experience
Delta Gamma Sorority: Boston, MA January 2013-May 2014
Director of Fundraising of one of 11 female philanthropic organizations on campus
• Organized outreach events to improve Delta Gamma visibility within Boston community and determined fundraising outlets
• Generated a profit from fundraisers to be put towards budget of main philanthropy events
• Assisted VP of philanthropy chair in planning and executing Project Delta Glam fashion show raising over $2000 for Service for Sight
Skills
Intercultural Communication Course: Certification of cultural awareness and skills development through hands-on experience
Proficient in: MC Excel, Photoshop, Mailchimp, Hootsuite, Wordpress, Squarespace and various other social media platforms
~References made available upon request~