Rebecca Wickel 243 WINDWARD CT. N TEL 631-662-0000
PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777
rawickel@gmail.com rebeccawickel.com, @rebeccawickel
Education Elon University, Elon, NC Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, minor in American Studies expected May 2013 - GPA: 3.89 College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA August 2009-May 2011
Experience MARKETING INTERN, THE JEWISH MUSEUM, NEW YORK, NY, 2012
• Developed database of press contacts for current and upcoming exhibitions at one of Manhattan’s premier art museums. • Assisted Marketing Manager in daily social media outreach, blog posts and event promotion. • Introduced Pinterest account, increasing engagement by nearly 100 users in one week.
THE PENDULUM, ELON, NC Features Editor, 2012-PRESENT Design Editor, 2011
• Create weekly university newspaper, focusing on editorial, design and photography skills. • Pitch and assign stories, respond to press releases and work with reporters to guarantee quality content. • Work with section editors and executive staff members to create and lay out content. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, LIVE OAK COMMUNICATIONS, ELON, NC, 2011-2012
• Supported public relation needs of Durham Arts Council using press releases, public service announcements, brochure development and media management. PR/JOURNALISM INTERN, THE MARITIME EXPLORIUM, PORT JEFFERSON, NY, 2011
• Managed media outreach to promote programs, camps, workshops and fundraising initiatives at children’s museum. • Organized and attend special events, design and distribute advertisements, build and maintain relationships with local publications.
EDITORIAL INTERN, TIMES BEACON RECORD, SETAUKET, NY, 2010-2011
• Presented and researched potential story ideas for community newspaper. • Interviewed various individuals, wrote and edited feature stories. MANAGING EDITOR, THE COLONIAL ECHO, COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY WILLIAMSBURG, VA 2009-2010
• Executed yearbook tasks, such as layout design, copy editing and photography. • Established contact with publisher, professional photographer, staff members and administration.
EDITOR, WILLIAM AND MARY TELEVISION, COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY WILLIAMSBURG, VA 2009-2010
• Researched and presented potential locations, contacted businesses, filmed and edited footage of travel show “Total Guide.” • Collaborated on creation and promotion of show to bridge the gap between local community and college students.
Employment GUIDE EVENT STAFF, OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS, ELON UNIVERSITY, ELON, NC, 2011-PRESENT
• Introduce prospective students and parents to university, emphasizing strategic strengths on campus tours.
GREEN BUILDING EDUCATION INTERN, OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY, ELON UNIVERSITY, ELON, NC, 2011-PRESENT
• Create website content, promotional signage and tour scripts to publicize the sustainable features of university buildings.
EXPANDED HOUSING ASSISTANT, OFFICE OF RESIDENCE LIFE, ELON UNIVERSITY, ELON, NC, 2011-PRESENT
• Manage community engagement and safety requirements for off-campus housing. • Design, write and publicize monthly newsletter for Office of Residence Life.
LIBRARY PAGE, EMMA S. CLARK MEMORIAL LIBRARY SETAUKET, NY 2008-PRESENT
• Attained high level of accessibility of print and media materials.
TELLER, BANK OF SMITHTOWN, SMITHTOWN, NY 2010
• Exercised professionalism when assisting customers with transactions and familiarizing customers with available products and services offered by the bank and its affiliates. CIRCULATION ASSISTANT, SWEM LIBRARY, COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY WILLIAMSBURG, VA 2010
• Assessed the quality of organization and availability of circulating materials.
Skills • Computer: InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, Final Cut Pro X, Wordpress, Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Social Networks.
References • Colin Donohue: Coordinator of Student Media, Elon University, 336-278-5850 • Lauren Hubbard: Director, The Maritime Explorium, 631-331-3277 • Chris Jamison: Residence Director, Elon University, 336-278-7266