Blanca Contreras

bcontre1@kent.edu

Objective: To obtain position related to communications, event planning, marketing, and advertisement
Work Experience
Rodale Inc.
Womens Health Magazine Editorial Intern

New York, NY
May 2014-August 2014

Created contact databases through research and telecommunication outreach

Organized daily emails, messages, request, incoming, and outgoing merchandise
Assisted editors on daily task and assignments
Researched upcoming trends and stories for future editorial ideas
Served as production assistant and merchandise handler in studio photo-shoots for upcoming magazine
stories
Represented Womens Health editors at PR events they could not attend too
Allied Integrated Marketing
Washington DC
Publicity & Promotions Intern
July 2013-September 2013
Planned and executed local publicity and promotional stunts for upcoming major motion picture release for
studio clients including Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Fox Searchlight, Sony Pictures
Entertainment
Developed and utilized relationships with local entertainment press, media, promotional partners,
businesses, community groups and other organizations
Managed Advanced Screenings, press screening and talent screening of major motion picture releases
Completed and submitted screening reports to studio clients recapping audience demographics and
reactions
Created Word of Mouth databases for promotional outreach through research of targeted demographics
Served as production assistant and red carpet handler at the world premier of White House Down at the
Georgetown AMC Cinema in Washington, DC
Fox Searchlight Pictures
Washington DC
Studio Intern
May 2013-July 2013
Assisted in the development of marketing initiatives for Fox Searchlight Picture film releases
Conducted local market research in DC, Maryland and Virginia for publicity/ promotional opportunities
Facilitated specialty screenings of Fox Searchlight Pictures upcoming motion picture releases
The George Washington University Multicultural Student Service Center
Washington, D.C. Intern
January 2010-May2010
Served as the assistant to Head Student Service Coordinator
Performed daily administrative duties including but not limited to answering phones, making copies and
taking minutes
Responsible for setting up MSSC information booths around The George Washington University Campus
Utilized targeted social media networks to promote student events
Distributed flyers and newsletter for events on campus

Education
Kent State University, College of Communication & Information
Kent, OH
Bachelor of Arts Expected Graduation Date: May 9, 2015
Major: Communication Studies Concentration: Public Communication Minor: Organizational Communication
Computer: PC, Mac, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), various social media platforms
Foreign Languages: Fluent in Spanish