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My Name is Rachel Padnis

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MY RESUME

EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University

Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications

University Park, PA
 

Anticipated Graduation: May 2024
 

Major: Bachelor of Arts in Advertising

Minor: Digital Media Trends and Analytics

Additional Certification: Digital Arts

GPA: 3.88

Dean's List 7/7

Relevant Coursework: Graphic Applications in Print Communications, Advertising Creative Strategies, Digital Media Metrics, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Advertising, Research in AD/PR, Media Planning, Digital Public Relations, Advertising Campaigns (AAF)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Happy Valley Communications                                                                        University Park, PA

President                                                                                                                   April 2023 – Present

  • Overseeing the operations and activities of members, including the Board of Directors, Account Executives and Account Associates for this student-run communications agency as well as client relationships

Account Executive                                                                                                Dec. 2022 – April 2023

  • Managed team of advertising and public relations students working with the Lion 90.7 FM Radio Station

  • Oversaw content creation, research, outreach, social media presence, collaborations, recruiting efforts, and awareness

  • Increased social media followers by 23.5% through several campaigns and content creation efforts

Account Associate                                                                                                 Sept. 2021 – Nov. 2022

  • Developed client communication efforts to increase awareness using email blasts and media outreach

  • Established professional and credible social media presence for clients across Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter

  • Planned outreach and engagement campaigns and social media calendars based on research and analytics

Saxbys                                                                                           Philadelphia, PA/University Park, PA

Content and Community Engagement Intern                                                     June 2023 – Present

  • Maintaining regular posting schedules for multiple campaigns across Saxbys social media platforms Instagram and TikTok

  • Achieved a 20,000 increase in TikTok video views within my initial 60 days, while boosting profile views 162% and elevating followers 6.31%

  • Capturing high-quality food and drink product images and videos for content creation purposes 

  • Managing brand ambassador program to award crediting and collect content for user-generated content (UGC) posts

 

i76 Solutions Digital Marketing Agency                                                         Plymouth Meeting, PA

Digital Marketing and Advertising Summer Intern                                     May 2022 – August 2022

  • Researched online trends, client history, and competitors to optimize marketing plans 

  • Created social media strategies and campaigns for local, national and international clients

  • Participated in client meetings to provide performance updates and work on future proposals

  • Produced social media content across i76 accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Onward State, Visual Staff Member, Graphic Designer

Sept. 2021- Aug. 2023

Promotions Committee, Penn State THON, Fundraising Specialist

Sept. 2022 – Feb. 2023 

Rules & Regulations Committee, Penn State THON, Fundraising Specialist, Merchandise Design Chair 

Sept. 2021 – Feb. 2022 

Donor and Alumni Relations Committee, Penn State THON, Local Donor Development Liaison  

Sept. 2020 – Feb. 2021 

SKILLS/ACHIEVEMENTS/INVOLVEMENT

  • Experienced in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Illustrator Software

  • Certified in Google Ads: Display and Search and Google Analytics

  • Hootsuite Certified

  • Alpha Delta Sigma Advertising Honor Society Member

  • Sigma Delta Tau Sorority Member

  • AAF Member - National Student Advertising Competition Participant for the Penn State Team 

Phone

561-400-9288

Email

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