Stephanie Gentile

sgentile@smu.edu @stephgentile15 StephanieGentile.wordpress.com

EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX September 2011 -May 2015
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations and Strategic Communication
Minors: Sports Management, Journalism

WORK EXPERIENCE

Moroch Partners (Public Relations Intern) - Summer 2014
Work on clients including Club Corp, Visionworks, Oasis Brands, Llano Estacado, Movie Tavern, and
Dallas Men Against Abuse
Helped promote agency by writing posts and taking pictures for Facebook, Linkedin, and company blog
Pitched to reporters on both telephone and email
Created media lists with use of Vocus
Prepare weekly monitoring reports for Oasis Brands with Sysomos
Updated coverage and value reports
Contributed to social media calendars by writing posts

C. Pharr & Company Ink (Public Relations Intern) - Spring 2014
Manage clip tracking and update clip logs
Draft media materials including pitches, media alerts, news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, social
media calendars and media briefing for clients
Assist in the development and execution of plans, events and activities that support client communication
goals and objectives
Work within a client-focused team setting, interacting with all disciplines within the agency to get real-
world experience and views of the collaborative nature of the agency environment

NBC-40 WMGM TV, Linwood, NJ (Intern) - Summer 2013
Worked directly with sports directors in office to write nightly show one time a week
Recorded statistics during sports games and lifeguard races

LandShark Bar and Grille, Atlantic City, NJ (Server) - Summer 2013
Demonstrated high quality customer service in a fast paced environment

careerathletes.com (Intern) - Spring 2013
Utilized social media outlets to promote the website and services
Gained website 50 new members in Spring 2013 semester

Longport Media, Northfield, NJ (Intern) - Summer 2012
Lead contests and giveaways at different radio station promotions
Handled administrative duties including filing, typing, scheduling, and promotional phone calls
Worked with radio reporters to learn functions of audioboard and logistics of planning the show
Updated contest information on stations Facebook

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
SMU Varsity Womens Rowing Team (NCAA Division I) - 2011 - Present
Recruited coxswain who devotes 20 hours per week to practice, training, and regattas
Participate in service activities each semester
Coach and teach new athletes the techniques of rowing
Varsity Letter Athlete
Diamond M Award for the most positive attitude and best sportsmanship on team
CLUBS
SMU PRSSA Chapter

SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Vocus, Sysomos, IBM SPSS, Wordpress
Production: Final Cut Pro 7, Sony HD NX5U