DANA M.

SILVESTRI

E: dana.silvestri94@gmail.com M: 347-853-3605 Staten Island, NY 10310

linkedin.com/in/danasilvestri94
Education
State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Communication GPA: 3.44

Expected May 2016

Related Coursework
Social Media & Public Relations: examined ways to generate a social media presence and website, joining the conversation
through blog posts, tags, search engine optimization, and various social media platforms
Public Relations Campaigns: explored how to create an effective public relations campaign, exercised through PSAs,
internal and external newsletters, media releases, press releases, and social media components
Multimedia Copy Editing & Layout: applied rules of Associated Press style in packaging of multimedia stories, along with
creation of interactive graphic web elements
Feature Writing: developed skills in writing for magazines and in planning for multi-media stories, including editing video
content
Picture Culture: analyzed the impact and ideas that come from highly circulated photographs through various mediums
Eat My TV: studied the food television industry and food and consumer behavior, in relation to popular culture
Leadership Experience
New Paltz Dance Team
(2012-present)
Captain
(2014-present)
Responsible for leading 20-member team by teaching, motivating and choreographing competitive dance routines
Coordinates all expense reporting, team outings, costume orders and scheduling of event space
Manages conception and production of weekly and annual performances
Implemented first competition team for Scholastic Kickline Dance Competition 2015
Team Member
(2012-2014)
Learned various types of choreography while understanding the importance of team building and collaboration
Participated in events such as Relay for Life, Dance Underground and weekly and annual performances
Beauty Lab Club
(2012-present)
President
(2014-present)
Manages executive board members, leading team projects and providing a space for expression
Teaches makeup techniques and actively seeks out new trends for campus fashion shows
Coordinates interactive programs with other campuses and organizes outings to IMATS, New York City tradeshows
Vice President
(2013-2014)
Assisted President in creation of member meeting ideas and concepts, budgeting and paperwork
Vice President of Programming
(2012-2013)
Scheduled space on campus for programs, budgeting and coordination with team members
Makeup Artist Consultant (MAC)
(2012-2013)
Exhibited skills in makeup application during fashion shows/preparation for fashion shows and events
Additional Experience
Paul Taylor Dance Company
Social Media Intern
Planned and scheduled social media posts and content for Paul Taylor Dance Companys Facebook page
Provided scheduled tweets and photos, keeping up with events, programs, and news
New York & Company, Staten Island, NY
(2013-present)
Sales Associate
Provides customer service to boost sales and spark repeat buyer and advises consumers on buying decisions
Nats Mens Shop, Staten Island, NY
(2009-present)
Salesperson
Imparts knowledge on products to customers for increased sales, managing money, inventory, and record keeping
Awards and Recognition
Deans list: multiple consecutive semesters

Member of Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication Associations official honor society