Catherine A.

Jacoby
46 Burnside Avenue Somerville, MA 02144
catjacoby@gmail.com 715.533.5521
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EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI May 2016

Mass Communications
Honors: Dean's List (2012) Graduated Cum laude

EXPERIENCE

44 Communications Boston, MA January 2017 October 2017

Account Coordinator
Work with a diverse range of 15+ clients including: Crash Line Productions, Berkshire
Group, WS Development, and Chef Tiffani Faison to develop and customize branding
strategies in order to gain optimal press coverage and establish positive relations with
public.
Garner press for clients through press release creation and distribution, pitching relevant
media outlets, such as: The Boston Globe, Eater Boston, Boston Magazine, and Metro
Boston.
Track press for clientele by sending press alerts, monthly press recaps and clipping news
articles
Coordinate and work on-site for press events, photo shoots, and music festivals.

Spaced Out Furnishings Eau Claire, Wisconsin November 2015 - April 2016
Social Media Coordinator
Created and managed social media profiles: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook
Increased Facebook likes by 25x within one month
Photographed individual items to advertise on social media, updated weekly

Wisconsin Public Radio Eau Claire, Wisconsin May 2015 - August 2015
Publicist Intern
Promoted WPR programming by writing and distributing weekly news release and
managing social media profiles
Garnered press coverage from both television stations in the market and handled promotion
for the 25th Anniversary Open House
Tour director and lead photographer for annual "Big Top Chautauqua" trip
Designed promotional material for open house and bus trip

Jazz Board Inc. Eau Claire, Wisconsin September 2014 - November 2014
Event Planning Intern
Created and distributed messaging for inaugural 1920's themed "Gatsby Gala"
Videotaped attendees' reactions during event for future promotional use
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE & RELEVANT ORGANIZATIONS

BUILD Boston: Volunteered for Entrepreneur Games to benefit Bostons youth.

Coordinated volunteer check-in, directed volunteer group for signage implementation,
collected and recorded feedback. (October 11, 2017)
International Justice Missions: Met weekly to discuss global issues of injustice, slavery,
and sex-trafficking. Helped organize and implement events to raise funds for organization
to spread awareness of social issues (Nov. 2015-May 2016)
Campus Crusade (On-Campus Ministry Organization): Worked as the "Community
Team" leader- planned and implemented weekly events (Sept. 2014- Dec. 2014)
Bethesda Lutheran Church: Youth bible study leader (ages 10-18), Confirmation
mentor, monthly nursery volunteer (Jan. 2008- Jan. 2017)

OTHER SKILLS

Work extensively with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, Google sheets, Cision and email
marketing platform MailChimp. Have experience with SPSS and Qualtrics (data analysis
software)
Languages: English: Native Proficiency, Spanish: Limited Working Proficiency, French:
Limited Working Proficiency