Gianna Perera
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Experience
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Wachsman
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Consultant (Senior Account Executive)
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Feb 2022 - Present
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Firehouse Subs
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Media/Public Relations Specialist
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Feb 2020 - Feb 2022
- Produce pitches, media advisories and press releases - Serve as the official media relations specialist for assigned Firehouse Subs regions, including Canada - Media pitching to include social influencer relations, restaurant and market-wide events, menu news, brand initiatives, new restaurant openings, news hijacking opportunities, and more - Create and oversee media lists - Collaborate in developing annual public relations plan with the greater public relations team - Secure media coverage in broadcast, print, and online outlets
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Alzheimer's Association®
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Media Relations Manager
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May 2019 - Jan 2020
- Responsible for the strategic positioning of the Alzheimer's Association brand throughout the state - Produce pitches, press releases, media advisories - Organize desk side appointments throughout the state - Develop, train and grow speakers’ bureau of volunteers, researchers and staff to represent the organization in national, regional, and community media opportunities - Secure media coverage in broadcast, print, and online outlets for organization - Oversee interns’ daily tasks and responsibilities
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5WPR
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Assistant Account Executive
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Sep 2018 - Oct 2018
- Produce pitches, spreadsheets of inventory, press kits, bi-monthly Activity Reports, and PR plans- Organize desk side appointments and accompany clients - Update and complete clipbooks monthly, quarterly, and annually- Conduct social media campaigns with both micro and macro influencers- Plan media events, invite media and influencers, accommodate celebrity guests, and successfully gain media coverage- Network and grow relationships with media- Garnered an abundance of media coverage in broadcast, print, and online outlets for clientele
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Account Coordinator
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Aug 2017 - Sep 2018
- Produce pitches, spreadsheets of inventory, press kits, bi-monthly Activity Reports, and PR plans- Generate media lists of editors from top tier publications and pitch clientele- Organize client conference calls and complete call agendas- Update and complete clipbooks monthly, quarterly, and annually- Conduct social media campaigns with both micro and macro influencers- Plan media events, invite media and influencers, and successfully gain media coverage- Send inventory samples out, keep updated documents of outgoing products- Garnered an abundance of media coverage in broadcast, print, and online outlets for clientele
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Summer Assistant (Home/Houseware)
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
- Assist the Home and Houseware team with daily tasks- Generate media lists of editors from top tier publications- Produce media pitches- Send inventory samples out, keep updated documents of outgoing products- Research and assist team with planning a large media event
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Odyssey
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Content Writer
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Feb 2016 - May 2017
- Write high quality writing content that is relevant in your community - Submit a minimum of one article per week - Post published articles on personal social media outlets - Write high quality writing content that is relevant in your community - Submit a minimum of one article per week - Post published articles on personal social media outlets
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Coastal Carolina University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Computing Services and Media Specialist
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Nov 2015 - May 2017
- Guide students through university’s website - Provide assistance on technical issues and technology related projects - Customer Service - Guide students through university’s website - Provide assistance on technical issues and technology related projects - Customer Service
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Junior Account Manager
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Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
- Responsible for managing client’s social media accounts- Maintain budget sheets and calculate the allocation of monies
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Intern
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
- Compile research regarding social media marketing techniques- Assist on enhancing and maximizing campaign performance by regularly testing target audiences and comparing results.- Consistently meet deadlines by effectively communicating with manager, team members, and client- Maintain budget sheets and calculating allocated monies
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LaRue PR
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
- Produce pitches, spreadsheets of inventory, press kits, and PR plans - Assist PR director with daily tasks - Write up returns and requests with editors, send inventory samples out, kept updated documents of outgoing products. - Send and follow up with magazines and bloggers through formal emails, including editors from Teen Vogue, Better Homes and Gardens, Martha Stewart Living, etc. - Produce pitches, spreadsheets of inventory, press kits, and PR plans - Assist PR director with daily tasks - Write up returns and requests with editors, send inventory samples out, kept updated documents of outgoing products. - Send and follow up with magazines and bloggers through formal emails, including editors from Teen Vogue, Better Homes and Gardens, Martha Stewart Living, etc.
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Dr. Peter M. Perera DMD & Dr. Gregory Van Vliet DDS
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North Haledon, NJ
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Administrative Assistant
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Sep 2012 - Aug 2015
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Potent People Entertainment & Nightlife
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Myrtle Beach. SC
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Sales Promoter and Event Promoter
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Aug 2013 - Oct 2014
- Prepare or alter promotion contents to target specific audiences - Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales - Work as part of a team to accommodate large crowds - Recommend product or service improvements to employers, after obtaining feedback from customers - Prepare or alter promotion contents to target specific audiences - Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales - Work as part of a team to accommodate large crowds - Recommend product or service improvements to employers, after obtaining feedback from customers
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B & B Department Store
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Lavallette, NJ
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Sales Associate
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
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Education
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Coastal Carolina University
Bachelor's degree, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication