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Michael Battisti
EDUCATION

American University, Washington, DC

MA in Strategic Communication
GPA: 3.67
Graduation Date: August 2015

Pittsburgh, PA
724-987-2640

michaeltisti13@gmail.com
/michaelbattisti
michaelbattisti.weebly.com

Robert Morris University, Moon Township, PA

BA in Communication - Public Relations, Minor in Business
GPA: 3.72
Graduation Date: May 2014

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Allied Integrated Marketing, Washington, DC

May 2015 August 2015
Warner Brothers Publicity and Promotions Intern
Planned 12 targeted events that promoted Warner Bros. films to the college demographic; events included wine &
paint night, trivia night and happy hours to engage the target audience
Raised awareness for upcoming films by assisting publicists with research, outreach and brainstorming; identified
bloggers, local events and timeline to ensure successful opening weekend sales
Worked pre-release screenings for films, accompanied talent on press tours and performed media monitoring
Made cold calls to businesses for potential partnerships, successfully establishing several
B Smith Women's History Month Event, Washington, DC
January 2015 May 2015
Team Leader
Planned an event titled Let Leaders Blossom to celebrate Womens History Month and the lifetime achievements
of former model and restaurateur, B. Smith along with mentees in politics, non-profit and public relations
Created a comprehensive media plan with a press release, media alert, opinion editorial and promotional flyers
The event resulted in a published article in the Huffington Post
Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce (PAACC), Pittsburgh, PA
August 2013 December 2013
Communications Intern
Sent weekly email blasts, managed Constant Contact correspondence and social media presence; increased business
participation by 60 percent
Prepared press releases, media alerts, fact sheets and schedule of social media posts for Chamber events and news
Assistant Editor for FlightLine, PAACC Quarterly Newsletter
Created and administered the Chambers first Facebook contest, encouraging all members to like and share their
business page; participants were entered into a drawing for a free advertisement at our next event
Alex's Lemonade Stand Benefit Event, Pittsburgh, PA August 2013 December 2013
Group Member
Worked with a team of fellow communication students to plan an event benefiting Alexs Lemonade Stand - raising
$310 for childhood cancer research
Prepared event packet, solicited donations, recruited judges/participants and kept Alexs Lemonade Stand apprised

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Graduate Assistant, American University, Washington, DC

Bartender/Server, Hyeholde Restaurant, Pittsburgh, PA
Sales Associate, Old Navy, Pittsburgh, PA

August 2014 May 2015

August 2012 January 2014
October 2010 January 2013

HONORS AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

SKILLS

Deans List: Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014
National Communications Honor Society, Lambda Pi Eta
Alpha Chi National College Honor Society
Whos Who Among Students in American Colleges & Universities
Published in Robert Morris Universitys Literary Magazine, Rune, for creative work titled Marley
First Year Student Program Mentor 2013 2014
Vice President of Mens Club Soccer Team Fall 2012 Spring 2014

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Constant Contact, social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest,
LinkedIn) Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator), excellent writing (press releases, media alerts,
feature stories, media scripts, blogging) and event planning