Emily Castro

Student
Student at
at State
State University
University of
of New
New York
York at
at New
New Paltz
Paltz
Online Portfolio: https://emilybethcastro.wordpress.com
Online Portfolio: https://emilybethcastro.wordpress.com
Emilycastro220@gmail.com
Education
State University of New York at New Paltz Expected December 2017
New Paltz, New York
Masters of Business Administration

State University of New York at New Paltz August 2013 December 2016
New Paltz, New York
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations

Plainview Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School September 2009 June 2013
Plainview, New York
Advanced Regents Diploma

Work Experience
HerCampus, Boston, MA (online) September 2015 Present
Contributing Writer
Contributes original content that is posted to online magazine
Attention to detail and ability to work with deadlines
Strong communication and people skills

Creative Media Marketing Public Relations, New York, NY May 2016 August 2016
Public Relations Intern
Placed in charge of producing and organizing clip reports
Proficient in writing press releases to be sent out to bloggers and magazines
Assisted in planning product launches and other large-scale events
Strong communication and organizational skills

The SYNERGY Events, New York, NY January 2015 May 2015

Marketing Assistant
Assisted CEO in researching buyers, designers, press, sponsorships, models, makeup artists, etc.
Event planning and organizational skills
Strong writing skills (press releases)
Strong communication skills in person and through social media

The BP Group, Glendale, NY June 2014 August 2014

Public Relations Intern
Helped the business development department create an online contact database that contained all
employees contacts and work history
Wrote, edited, and organized articles for employee newsletter
Strong people skills
Detail oriented

Leadership
#ChooseYou, SUNY New Paltz October 2015 Present
Founder and President
Created idea and concept behind organization
Aided in the recognition of organization on campus
Creates weekly meeting schedule
Posts on all forms of social media to get students involved and motivated (Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram)
Created public relations campaign to create a mentorship program that is in progress