ONA GOLONKA

golonka.ona@gmail.com https://onagolonka.weebly.com theonashow (Twitter, Instagram)

EDUCATION

9/2011 11/2013 Masters of Arts, Global Studies (Erasmus Mundus)
University of Vienna, Austria and University of Wroclaw, Poland
8/2008 5/2011 Bachelor of Science, Organizational Communications
University of Portland, Portland, Oregon, USA
Spring 2010 Study Abroad University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Communications Associate, Adelphi Research, Home-Based 7/2014 10/2014
Created a new brand ambassador relations strategy by conducting research on
stakeholders and stakeholder engagement methods
Drafted and proof-read dozens of fact sheets, corporate blog posts and other publicity
material for the annual SEED Initiatives Award Symposium
Developed a new social media strategy for increasing audience engagement for the
SEED Initiatives upcoming re-branding year (for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)

Communications Intern, UNODC, Vienna, AT 9/2013 - 11/2013
Monitored the press, compiled daily press cuttings and managed press archives
Created monthly analytic reports about social media outreach and performance, using
Google Analytics
Resolved design layout issues while drafting and uploading the monthly e-newsletter
Managed two campaign websites using CMS (Drupal), updating links and content
Created new database of campaign contacts and doubled the network of contacts

Communications Intern, Mercy Corps, Portland OR 6/2012 - 9/2012
Drafted 30 new case-studies and reports featuring updated research, content and
sourced images, while collaborating daily with overseas field program directors
Created dozens of media lists featuring national and foreign journalists using Cision
Maintained Twitter and Facebook pages,managed the first social-media photo contest
Responded to press enquiries from the media and drafted press releases. Increased
brand exposure, linking projects to MCs past accomplishments.

Marketing Intern, Portland Art Museum, Portland, OR 5/2011 - 9/2011
Drafted marketing content to promote exhibitions on websites and online listings. Gained
experience in marketing trends, event trends.
Managed media database, pitched stories to bloggers, online media and news stations.
Managed event invitations, organized promotional material, and provided support during
weekend events by collaborating with Ticket Sales department

Communications Intern, All Classical FM (KQAC), Portland OR 1/2011 - 6/2011
Wrote weekly (Wordpress) corporate blog entries promoting the station, using SEO
Increased fundraising campaign exposure by drafting marketing content for radio spots
on nationally syndicated programs. Exposed the brand on a national level.
Managed the campaign donor database using Raisers Edge (CRM), drafted financial
contracts and analysed outreach to individuals and supporting local businesses

Intl Student Event Coordinator, University of Portland 8/2010 5/2011
Organized bi-monthly events for university students, including panel discussions and
workshops, created event publicity material and assisted with social media promotion

Admissions Assistant, University of Portland, Portland, OR 8/2010 5/2011
Drafted weekly corporate blog posts promoting the university, researched university
initiatives, answered enquiries from prospective students (phone, email)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Journalist, The Wroclaw International, Wroclaw, PL 12/2011 - 5/2012
Drafted dozens of front-page articles for newspaper distributed to over 10,000
international readers, covering business, cultural and government initiatives
Proofread articles and managed the Facebook page, increasing followers by 20% in 6
months

Editor, Wroclaw 2016 Capital of Culture Office, Wroclaw, PL 3/2012 - 5/2012
Edited and proofread official English-language documents and translated Polish texts

HONORS AND AWARDS

Communication Honour Society Lambda Pi Eta Member 8/2010 Present

Representative to Re-Accreditation Task Force, Univ. of Portland 8/2010 5/2011
One of two students chosen to represent the 3,000 student body during monthly
meetings on university re-accreditation. Ensured changes to student mobility,
governance and academics.

SKILLS

Languages: Native English, Fluent Polish, Intermediate French, Basic German
Writing: Press Releases, Email Newsletters, Reports, Website Content, News Stories,
Marketing Copy, Blogs, Editing, Proofreading
IT: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Content Management System
(Drupal), Raisers Edge (CRM), SEO, Cision, HTML
Social Media Expertise: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Hootsuite
Creative: Digital Photography, Photo editing, Sound editing
Leisure: Team-sports (football), Folk-dancing, Oregon Piano Association Gold medal winner

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Place of Birth: Portland, Oregon, USA
Nationality: Polish, American (dual)