CHRISTINE

ODEA
christinemodea@gmail.com (201) 220-7660 @codea christineodea.com christinemeetslife.com linkedin.com/in/christineodea EDUCATION Sept. 2010 Present Dec. 2012 Present Jan. 2013 Present WORK EXPERIENCE Sept. 2012 Present HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY Hempstead, NY Mass Media Studies and Sociology, 3.9 Major GPA MATADORu MatadorNetwork.com Travel Journalism UNIVERSIDAD DE SEVILLA Sevilla, Spain Spanish Language and Humanities, Academic Programs International

CAREERCLOUD, LLC New York, NY Social Media Specialist Intern Increase number of Twitter/Facebook followers (by 500+ collectively) by engaging jobseekers/readers Update company-run applications and products daily: research job leads for HiddenJobsApp.com Produce weekly blog for JobsInSocialMedia.com offering advice and insight from a college intern Attend and assist in national events/conferences such as #NACE13 to network with potential clients by promoting, sharing, and showcasing CareerCloud products Research and write blogs, short articles, press releases, job market reports, etc. [See Portfolio] Create media lists to target for PR outreach and build relationships with career coaches, bloggers, and university career services centers Feb. 2013 May 2013 DISCOVER EXCURSIONS Seville, Spain Manage and maintain social media platforms; Instagram following increased by 1500+ Promote Discover Excursions events, excursions, trips, etc. to study abroad target audience by contacting fellow API and University of Seville American Students Write and edit event ads/newsletters to be distributed through online outlets and email Assist travel guides with trip preparations/coordinating, pre-departure, and on-site duties Work in teams to brainstorm blog ideas, logos, and creative marketing ideas Dec. 2012 June 2013 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS INTERNATIONAL Seville, Spain Cultural Liaison Correspondent and Student Blogger Plan and coordinate weekly on-site cultural events with local Liaisons and students in Seville, Spain while engaging attendees in Spanish culture, language, and local lifestyle Combine MatadorU class materials and lessons to produce insightful media projects, blogs, and effective digital stories for the API website and blog documenting each event [See Portfolio and Blog] Produce (separate) monthly blogs reflecting on the study abroad experience and traveling Jun. 2012 Aug. 2012 0260 GROUP New York, NY Marketing/Media Intern Compose and draft press releases/media pitches to online publications for clients Build and maintain relationships with music websites, magazines, and management teams Conduct research on music/technology sites for client promotion with respect to digital strategy Contribute to creative brainstorming for media concepts/content for marketing plans and proposals Apr. 2011 Present NAKED MAG (Online Music Magazine) New York, NY Writer/Interviewer, Cofounder Conduct in-person and/or phone subject interviews with musicians/actors and entertainment acts Write profiles, features, articles, or reviews for each monthly issue [See Portfolio] Contribute to creative brainstorming, new concepts, and magazine development Attend and cover various press/entertainment events or concerts and assist in photoshoots ACHIEVEMENTS, ACTIVITIES, ABILITIES High-level Spanish reading/writing/speaking skills API/MatadorU scholarship recipient, Spring 2013 Hofstra University Deans List, 3 semesters Hofstra University Presidential Scholarship, 7 semesters Senior Address Speaker at Westwood High School Graduation, June 2010 People to People International Student Ambassador: New Jersey Representative, Summer 2006 MemberLambda Pi Eta: Epsilon Upsilon Chapter Marketing ChairMidnight Run Student Committee VolunteerCommission on Presidential Debates 2012 Pride GuideHofstra University Admissions Public Relations ChairFIMRC Hofstra Chapter Welcome Week LeaderHofstra University