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Ciara Lucey

Somerville,MA

Summary

Passionate and proactive team player with experience in event planning and fundraising. Skilled in communication and working under pressure. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Marketing & Events Associate, Summer Position

Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus
Boston, MA
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Collaborates with Director to develop and execute email campaigns, while managing social media platforms.
  • Creates promotional materials, such as flyers, postcards, and emails, to advertise the event.
  • Oversees the development of seating charts, event agendas, and attendee lists for the 2024 Abigail Adams Awards.
  • Manages the MWPC's fundraising database for new and incoming donors on EveryAction.

Communication & Development Intern

National Community Reinvestment Coalition
Washington, DC
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Provided direct administrative support to the Development team.
  • Improved internal organization and operationalized a funding catalog to aid in securing new donors.
  • Proficiently prepared and presented over 75 detailed donor reports.
  • Developed and executed social media campaigns.
  • Played a key role in preparing grant applications, including a $1.2 million HUD grant.

Research Assistant, Intern

Dr. Mneesha Gellman
Boston, MA
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Researched extensively on the political climate in El Salvador, providing valuable insights towards crafting expert witness statements.
  • Utilized case-relevant research to update and strengthen legal affidavits for asylum cases.
  • Established a comprehensive annotated bibliography and research index for future reference.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Political Communication - Issue Advocacy

Emerson College
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Communications and Media
  • Fundraising
  • Event Planning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Creativity and Adaptability
  • Social Justice Advocacy
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Project Support
  • Legal Research

Certification

  • Social and Behavioral Research Certified - CITI, 10/22
  • Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), WordPress, HubSpot, Meltwater, EveryAction

Affiliations

  • Co-President, The Emerson Treble Makers, 2021 - 2023
  • Head Chair, A Cappella Council, 2022 - 2024
  • Marketing Director, On the Same Page Boston, Aug. - Dec. 2021

Timeline

Marketing & Events Associate, Summer Position

Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus
01.2024 - 10.2024

Communication & Development Intern

National Community Reinvestment Coalition
08.2023 - 12.2023

Research Assistant, Intern

Dr. Mneesha Gellman
01.2023 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science in Political Communication - Issue Advocacy

Emerson College
Ciara Lucey