CHELSEA A.

OPONG-WADEER
Theresa Drive, Flanders, NJ 07836/ (908)-432-7552 / copong-wadeer@my.uri.edu/http://chelseaopongwadeerportfolio.weebly.com
Education
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI May 2018
Bachelor of Arts, Harrington School of Communication & Media
Major: Journalism Minors: Leadership Studies, Gender & Women’s Studies
Honors: Dean’s List, Honors Program
Richmond The American International University in London, Florence, Italy Jan. 2017-May 2017
Study Abroad
Gallup Strengths: Positivity, Woo, Includer, Communication, Strategic
Writing Examples/Interviews
Samples upon request*
Interview: America’s Got Talent Runner-Up Jaycob Curlee, The Odyssey Online Summer 2016
In Loving Memory, Band spotlight, The Odyssey Online Summer 2016
Alum brings winning magic to NBC, The Good Five Cent Cigar URI Spring 2016
Interview: Israeli Filmmaker Nitzan Gilady, The Good Five Cent Cigar URI Fall 2015
Local Teenager Writes Her Own Novel, New View Media Group, Flanders, NJ Summer 2015
Kids Shave Heads to Raise Money for Cancer Research, New View Media Group, Flanders, NJ Summer 2015
Work Experience
Brand Representative, Hollister Co., Rockaway, NJ May 2016-Present
—Engaged with customers on new sales and trends for the company
—Eased decision making for customers when making purchases
Blogger, AIFS Study Abroad, Florence, Italy January 2017-May 2017
—Shared 5 or more content pieces on my experience abroad
Intern, Social Media Director, InScoop App Sept. 2016-January 2017
—Created a social media plan for content writers to follow
—Organized analytical data trends across social media sites
Social Media Director, Content Writer The Odyssey Online at URI Jan, 2016-Aug. 2016
—Designed and organized the Facebook page for the content team to share
—Engaged in live tweeted national events, e.g. The Oscars
—Wrote 3 out of 4 articles a month solely on entertainment concepts
Entertainment Staff Reporter, The Good Five Cent Cigar, Kingston, RI Jan. 2015- Feb. 2016
—Wrote 2-3 articles a week
—Learned to effectively write in the inverted pyramid style
—Developed a passion for telling one’s story
Editorial Intern, New View Media Group, Budd Lake, NJ June 2015-Sept. 2016
—Edited press releases to be published on their website
—Wrote 5 to 10 articles a month
—Conducted in-person and phone interviews to build communication skills
Leadership Experience
Recruitment and Retention Coordinator, URI Student Entertainment Committee, Kingston RI Jan. 2016-Present
—Organized and created retreats, recruitment events, team-bonding tasks to unify the committee
—Held positon as Street Team Captain in Spring 2016
to assist in the committee’s promotional efforts
—Held position as Concerts Vice President to organize a team
to load in and out equipment before and after performances
Campus Tour Guide, University of Rhode Island, Kingston RI Jan. 2015-Present
—Provides information and showcase campus to prospective families
—Use interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships
Student Facilitator, URI Student Organization Leadership Consultants, Kingston RI Sept. 2014-May 2015
—Assisted groups in overcoming obstacles to become better versions of themselves through peer leadership
—Received advanced training in leadership and group development
Skills
Communication Social Networking
Organizational Leadership Interviews
Customer Service Written Communication
Team Building Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Time Management Google Drive