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1. DANA M. SILVESTRI
E: ​dana.silvestri94@gmail.com​ ​•​ M: 347­853­3605 ​•​ Staten Island, NY 10310
linkedin.com/in/danasilvestri94
Education
State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication​ GPA: 3.36​ ​Expected May 2016
Related Coursework
● Introduction to Public Relations​: learned how effective writing such as press releases and social media campaigns
contributes to the importance of an organization's business and marketing efforts
● Introduction to Advertising​: examined marketing research, consumer behavior, and development of targeted
advertising campaigns using creative social media tactics, branding, and positioning
● Principles of Management​: researched the importance of working as a team, work ethic, and responsibilities/duties of
management
● Interpersonal Communication​: acquired skills in self­assertion, listening, public speaking, perception and relationships
● HREB Certification​: Collaborative IRB Training Initiative (CITI) to satisfy compliance with Federal human subject
education requirements in Social/Behavioral research
Leadership Experience
New Paltz Dance Team (2012­present)
Captain (2014­present)
● Responsible for leading 20­member team by teaching, motivating and choreographing competitive dance routines
● Coordinates all expense reporting, team outings, costume orders and scheduling of event space
● Manages conception and production of weekly and annual performances
● Implemented first competition team for Scholastic Kickline Dance Competition 2015
Team Member (2012­2014)
● Learned various types of choreography while understanding the importance of team building and collaboration
● Participated in events such as Relay for Life, Dance Underground and weekly and annual performances
Beauty Lab Club (2012­present)
President (2014­present)
● Manages executive board members, leading team projects and providing a space for expression
● Teaches makeup techniques and actively seeks out new trends for campus fashion shows
● Coordinates interactive programs with other campuses and organizes outings to IMATS, New York City tradeshows
Vice President (2013­2014)
● Assisted President in creation of member meeting ideas and concepts, budgeting and paperwork
Vice President of Programming (2012­2013)
● Scheduled space on campus for programs, budgeting and coordination with team members
Makeup Artist Consultant (MAC) (2012­2013)
● Exhibited skills in makeup application during fashion shows/preparation for fashion shows and events
Dance Dance Dance LTD, Competitive Dance Team
Member (1998­2012)
● Learned foundations of dance, including numerous dance styles and goal­oriented team collaboration
● Scholarship winner of competitive talent and leadership competition
Additional Experience
Paul Taylor Dance Company
Social Media Intern
● Explores various forms of social media including Faceboook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Ello
● Performs comparative analysis of Facebook insights, regarding engagement and following
● Chooses material to post to various social media outlets, such as photographs, quotes, and other helpful and relevant
articles
● Handles content calendars and posting schedule
New York & Company, Staten Island, NY (2013­present)

2. Sales Associate
● Provides customer service to boost sales and spark repeat buyer and advises consumers on buying decisions
● Informs customers about sales, coupons, and credit card application rewards
Nat’s Men’s Shop, Staten Island, NY (2009­present)
Salesperson
● Imparts knowledge on products to customers for increased sales
● Manages sales, money, inventory, and record keeping