Samantha Nelson

 (914) 450-1446 | samantha.l.nelson1@gmail.com | www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-nelson-m0520

EDUCATION                                                           

2021-2024                                       Boston University                                            Boston, MA

Bachelor of Science focused in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Key Courses: Principles of Public Relations, Investor Relations, Communication Writing, Principles of Marketing, Business Law, Computer Concepts and Applications

Activities: Sports Business Club, Agganis Hockey Arena Ambassador, Harvard Women in Business Conference, PRSSA, Women’s Network, Marketing Club, International Peer Mentor

WORK EXPERIENCE

NFL Draft                                                                                                                  Detroit, MI

Teammate for NFL Draft and Detroit Sports Commission

·    Facilitated activities and coordinated locations for people attending the event

·    Did photography for the Vince Lombardi Trophy and Super Bowl Rings

PRLab                                                                                                                        Boston, MA

Account Executive for OFoundation                                                    Spring 2024

·    Created and edited media pitches, quarterly newsletters, and social media posts

·    Coordinated Instagram posting content calendar with client

·    Utilized the databases; Muckrack, MailChimp, and WordPress

ModusBPCM                                                                                                              London, UK

Public Relations Intern                                                                                           Spring 2023                                                                                                           

·      Interned for a Public Relations agency specializing in fashion, beauty, hospitality, and lifestyle

·      Assisting in the preparation for London Fashion Week, Modus events and press days 

·      Selecting samples to be sent out to the press for shoots 

JMGPR                                                                                                                      New York, NY  

Public Relations Intern                                                                                              Summer 2022                                                                                                          

·      Interned for a Public Relations agency specializing in startup companies

·      Reached out to numerous journalists for media coverage for clients

·      Facilitated press release for rapper Jack Harlow and client Dan O Seasoning

SKILLS

Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Apple Pages, Slideshow, Google Work

Social Media Marketing: Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, VSCO, Linkedin, Canva, Muckrack