Nicole'Sherwood!

Phone:'203+816+1535'E+Mail:'Nsherwoo@syr.edu'

Education!
Syracuse)University,)S.I.)Newhouse)School)of)Public)Communications'' '
Bachelor'of'Science:'Public'Relations;'Minor:'Spanish'
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Cumulative'GPA:'3.75/4.0'
Study'Abroad:'Madrid,'Spain'
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Awards)and)Honors)
Deans)List)All)Semesters:)Annual'academic'
recognition'to'students'with'exceptional'GPAs''
Order)of)Omega)Honors)Society:)Greek'honors'
society'for'students'excelling'in'academics'and'extra'
curricular'activities'
Panhellenic)Council)Outstanding)Sophomore:)
Recognized'for'outstanding'contribution'to'a'Greek'
chapter'as'Standards'and'Judicial'Chair'

Unsung)Hero)Award:)Awarded'for'developing'a'
philanthropic'event'for'residence'halls'to'support'
Lauries'Hope'Foundation'to'raise'breast'cancer'
awareness'
WhiteKDenison)Speech)Competition)SemiKFinalist:)
Honored'as'a'top'speech'writer'and'presenter'

Experience!

Coyne Public Relations

Public Relations Intern, New York, NY

June-Aug 2015

Assigned as Food Team intern, clients included Egglands Best, Newmans Own, Bimbo Bakeries, DelMonte
Developed extensive media lists for print, broadcast, and digital outlets
Pitched initiatives and products to editors and journalists regionally and nationally
Monitored 15 social media accounts, including clients and celebrity chefs
Tracked daily media coverage, created media clippings
Winner of intern challenge, developed and pitched potential campaign to 12 top executives in 24 hours

Lead public relations committee, managing internal and external communications

Founded and lead graphic design team; produced 15 designs for the semester
Monitored news coverage and implemented bi-weekly coverage reports; 60 media hits total
Promoted government and administrative initiatives, including elections and conferences
Increased social media following on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

Syracuse University Student Association

Director of Public Relations, Syracuse, NY

Make-A-Wish Connecticut
Development & Communications Intern, Trumbull, CT

Jan 2015-Present

May-July 2014

Assisted in event planning and media outreach for Sunflowers for Wishes, event totaled $113,232.00 for foundation
Organized team of volunteers to assist with 10 day event
Prepared invitations, guest lists, auction items for upcoming Make-A-Wish Ball; event raised $525,000
Input contributions of donors, sponsors, and partnerships connected to foundation

Hill Communications
Account Associate, Syracuse, NY

Sept-Dec 2014

Tasked with establishing brand for start up non-profit in Greater Syracuse area
Contributed to social media playbook, created sample Tweets, Facebook posts
Drafted pitch letters and press releases, distributed locally and regionally

Skills

Spanish (working proficiency), CisionPoint, Excel, Microsoft Office, FinalCut Pro, Social Media, WordPress,
LexisNexis, Adobe InDesign

Memberships

Public Relations Student Society of America, Gamma Phi Beta, National Society of Collegiate Scholars