Gina M.

Gerhart
Gerhart.gina@gmail.com 330-807-8389 EXPERIENCE Editorial Intern, BizBash Media April 2012-May 2012 Fact checked, edited and updated resources for the national venue directory Planned, presented and implemented, with fellow interns, an internal communication blog focused on building community within the company Wealth Management Intern, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney January 2012-May 2012 Performed basic administrative duties and assisted a team of portfolio managers and financial advisors who manage the financial affairs of a select number of affluent families and corporate executives Researched potential clients through internet databases and creating spreadsheets using Exel to organize the information Writing Intern, TheCelebrityCafe.com December 2011-March 2012 Independently wrote and edited 18-20 articles per week for the entertainment news website Responsible for looking up story topics, writing and properly coding HTML Helped boost website hits through social media interaction on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Blogger and Reddit Special Projects Coordinator, RMD Advertising October 2011-December 2011 Worked closely with the Social Media Specialist while daily updating 20 client Twitter accounts and six client Facebook accounts Wrote and edited Tweets, talk notes, scene details, press releases, etc. Compiled and researched information on clients social media and new techniques Freelance Contributor, Fairlawn-Bath.Patch.com December 2010-April 2011 Wrote stories covering Arts and Business in an attempt to engage the community Reported to the editor-in-chief while brainstorming stories Researched and interviewed a diverse area of subjects in hopes of discovering the complete story Editorial Intern, Todays Bride Magazine and Shows August 2010-November 2010 Worked with the managing editor in generating a magazine spread concerning wedding themes Communicated and discussed different topics with people in the bridal business VOLUNTEER EXPEREINCE Swim Instructor, Stamford YMCA Participant, Fall BreakOut: New Orleans, La. February 2012-May 2012 October 2010

TECHNICAL SKILLS Familiar with AP Style, proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook), experience using Lotus Notes, working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator, fluent in social media (Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Google+, Reddit, etc.), familiarity with blog writing (WordPress, Blogger, Tumblr) and expertise in Mac and PC platforms EDUCATION The University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio August 2007-May 2011 Bachelor of Arts degree in communication and English Concentration: journalism 3.29/4.0 cumulative GPA Honors: Presidents Grant, National Society of Collegiate Scholars Extracurricular Activities: Flyer News, Phi Beta Chi, Sigma Tau Delta, Department of Communication Summer Study Abroad - Rome, Italy Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands January-June 2010