Shira D.

Torchinsky
5 Marigold Court, Silver Spring, MD 20906 240-855-8531 storchin@terpmail.umd.edu

Education
University of Maryland College Park, College Park, MD
Bachelor of Arts, Communication, Public Relations track expected May, 2018
Cognate in Sociology
Relevant Coursework: Peer Consulting in Oral Communications, Business Writing, News Writing for Public
Relations, Grammar for Journalists, Communication Inquiry, Digital Media and Democracy, Event Planning
University of Maryland Public Relations Student Society of America- Historian
Undergraduate Communication Association- Incoming Vice President

Experience
University of Maryland Oral Communication Center, College Park, MD
Communication Consultant August 2016 to present
Coach students on how to improve their public speaking skills by providing constructive feedback on
content and delivery
Collaborate in the development of the Oral Communication Center
Implement strategies to expand and encourage student use of the center
Manage operations at the Oral Communication Center by performing administrative tasks such as
answering phones, and ensuring recordings are sent promptly to students

Arthritis Foundation, Rockville, MD

Summer Marketing Intern Summer 2016
Wrote and edited social media content
Advertised and assisted in the planning of large organizational events, such as the annual Jingle Bell Run,
the companys largest fundraiser with over 500 attendees
Coordinated outreach to area schools, clubs, and apartment buildings
Produced flyers and materials to promote events

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, Rockville, MD

Summer Marketing Intern, Admissions Department Summer 2016
Conducted interviews for school advancement project
Planned and promoted community events for new and current families
Computed data from a survey to assess alumni feedback on institutional advancement project
Interpreted survey data and provided recommendations to enhance results

Summit Group, Silver Spring, MD

Summer Marketing and Sales Intern Summer 2015
Fundraised for company silent auction, served as a liaison between company and donor
Created promotional products to be used at company events
Wrote bi-weekly columns for a promotional products blog featured on company website
Developed and worked jointly in marketing and design campaigns

Skills
Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat) Public speaking
Excellent networking skills Community engagement
Microsoft Office Suite Spanish proficiency
Google Drive (Slides, Docs, Forms) Intermediate high level Hebrew