Veronica Spak

1130 Skokie Ridge Drive, Glencoe, IL 60022

(e):veronica.spak@gmail.com (c): (847) 436-7078 (w): http://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicaspak

Education:
University of Maryland, College Park
-Graduation Year: 2015, GPA: 3.65/4.0
-Major: Communication (Public Relations Track), Minor: Spanish Language and Culture
-Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, National Society for Collegiate
Scholars, Public Relations Student Society of America
-VP Academic Affairs for Delta Phi Epsilon, Delta Xi for 2013
-Studied abroad in Madrid, Spain at Universidad Antonio de Nebrija during Spring 2014 semester

Professional Experience:
Marketing and Sponsorship Intern at Formula Strategy Group [Incoming Jan. 2015]
-Build relationships with military organizations, government contractors and Armed Forces sports
-Plan sports-related events and promote events in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area
Social Media and Marketing Intern at Healing Lifestyles and Spas [July Dec. 2014]
-Spearheaded the Summer, Fall and Holiday Pinterest Projects
-Researched spas and potential promotions to post about
-Published posts on the company blog using WordPress
Corporate Sponsorship Intern at D.C. United [JuneAug. 2014]
-Facilitated game day programs, half-time events and community events
-Produced event and match summaries
-Conducted market research of D.C. Uniteds fan base with Scarborough program
Student-Athlete Tutor at the University of Maryland [Aug. 2013Dec. 2014]
-Assisted student-athletes in organizing school assignments
-Reviewed material with student-athletes to prepare for exams
-Aided students in time management skills
New York Red Bulls Summer Trainee [JuneJuly 2013]
-Presented findings on best MLS stadium activation practices to RBNY executives
-Explored soccer competition in New York market and performed SWOT analysis
-Generated awareness of international friendly match against Olympique Lyonnais
-Researched signage placement at PATH train stations and presented findings to representatives of Port
Authority of New Jersey and J.C. Deceaux
Monumental Sports and Entertainment TV/Web Production Intern [Jan.May 2013]
-Logged footage of Wizards and Capitals games
-Edited videos on Final Cut Pro for Capitals Red Line and Wizards Magazine
-Transcribed videos of Capitals and Wizards alumni interviews
-Selected daily tweets via HootSuite to post on Monumental Network
Marketing Intern at VISANOW: Global Immigration [JuneJuly 2011]
-Wrote and posted articles about immigration news for company blog using HTML
-Redesigned and laid out over 100 pieces of marketing collateral using InDesign
-Researched and developed lead lists for direct mail campaigns

Skills:
-Strong oral and written skills
-Work well under pressure and multitask
-Speak, read and write in Spanish
-Microsoft Office
-Adobe Creative Suite

-Superb time management and organization

-Excellent listener
-Wordpress, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest
-HootSuite certified
-iMovie, iPhoto and Garage Band