STEPHANIE MARIE AVILES
Experience
Knitting Factory Entertainment • Brooklyn, NY (2011 - Present) Box Office Ticketing and Sales
Prepare batch tickets for groups and artists. Execute day-of-show ticketing. Monitor ticket sales, schedules and hospitality requests. Handle customer inquiries. Update ticketfly event listings. Create sales reports.
Marketing Intern
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E : stephanie.marie.aviles@gmail.com P : 787. 672 . 9030
Write press releases, design posters and distribute promotional material. Manage social media profiles. Update events on ticketfly and create online event listings for upcoming shows. Write captions and select featured events for weekly newsletter. Maintain an up-to-date New York state radio station contact list for mailings.
Z!NK Magazine • New York, NY (2011) Public Relations / Creative Assistant
Worked alongside the business development manager and public relations team to promote Z!NK Magazine and Z!NK Ventures. Conducted research. Used “cold calling” to obtain contacts and information from potential sponsors. Designed ads, newsletters and pamphlets. Outlined and implemented social media strategy.
Arts Covenant • Syracuse, NY (2010-2011) Social Media Manager
Responsible for maintaining web presence, facebook and twitter accounts. Tracked and measured user activity on website and social media networks. Curated social media content and promoted events. Increased AC profile Facebook friends from 30 to 600. Managed volunteer recruitment and initiatives. Designed and coded website.
Andon Artists, LLC. • New York, NY (2009) Media Relations Intern
Managed media contacts and publicity for music management firm. Prepared and designed media kits for client’s upcoming tour. Compiled press list by researching news outlets in the tour areas.
Mute Records • New York, NY (2007) Publicity Intern Compiled and scanned press clippings. Maintained a daily media database. Handled concert ticket purchases by communicating to promoters and venues. Prepared evidence sheets containing publicity exposure for weekly meetings. Assisted with event planning.
Event Technical Services • Syracuse, NY (2006-2010) Venue Manager
Oversaw and managed a crew of employees during events. Handled special events. Worked venue doors and ticketing. Arranged setup in Goldstein Auditorium and other performance spaces. Trained to do basic lighting and sound.
Skills
Language: Fluent in Spanish and English Software: Microsoft Office: MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator and InDesign Basic web building knowledge: HTML, CSS, DreamWeaver and WordPress. Acquainted with AP style and press release format
Education
Syracuse University, Class of 2010 S.I Newhouse School of Public Communications, College of Arts and Sciences Dual Degree: Public Relations/ Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts
Honors & Activities
The Syndicate, Promotions and Street Marketing Representative Morgan Stanley Emerging Student Leader Award Chancellor’s Scholarship Newhouse Ambassadors Program University Union Promotions: Creative Director JERK magazine, Style and Design Editor 20 watts magazine, freelance music reviews