Experience
June 2021-Present
PR/Communications Intern
Qorvis Communications
Washington DC
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Collaborated with the social media team to design tweets and graphics for the embassy, increasing client following by 20%
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Conducted comprehensive research on different guests for upcoming embassy events, creating background guides in the process
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Worked with the media relations team to compile journalist contacts-both national and international, organizing them into a database.
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Worked with the content creation team for a non-profit by writing magazine articles, as well as repurposing content into social media posts.
June 2019-Aug. 2019
Communications Assistant
The Embassy of India
Washington DC
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Compiled current events regarding India-USA foreign relations for Head of Press Relations at Embassy.
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Conducted comprehensive research on the Washington Post, Times of India, and New York Times.
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Created social media posts for Indian Embassy’s Instagram and Facebook pages increasing outreach by 15%.
June 2018-Aug. 2019
Social Media/marketing Coordinator
Antes Rayos
Washington DC
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Managed a team of 4 people in doing product research and advertising via social media
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Helped design and run advertisements for products via Facebook and Instagram
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Brought in a profit of $2,000 through our ads and digital marketing campaigns
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Managed and designed posts for Instagram and Facebook pages
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Communicated with different influencers and negotiated prices to run our ads
Education
2016 - 2020
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Arts
Richmond, VA
I majored in International studies, and have minors in spanish and mass communications. At VCU, I was a member of Pi Lambda Phi fraternity, where I was the philanthropy chair, recruitment chair, and social media coordinator. I was also a leader for VCU Ram Camp, where I helped incoming freshmen get acclimated to the school.
2020-2021
George Washington University
Digital marketing certification
Washington DC
I took a 5 month digital marketing certification course at GWU from August 2020 to January 2021. I completed numerous projects related to digital marketing, and gained experiences in the skills listed below.
Professional skillset
digital marketing
Creative and Journalistic Writing
public relations
Detail-oriented, quick learner
social media strategy/management
Languages
English (native)
Kannada (advanced)
Spanish (advanced)