Ava Caruso
Freehold,NJ
Summary
Sharp, innovative, and visionary professional; seeking a position that allows me to demonstrate unique creativity in a fast-paced corporate environment. My expertise include building and maintaining strong relationships, while collaborating with teams to curate marketing and PR brand campaigns to reach targeted audiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Relations Intern
KCD World Wide
New York, NY
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Handled four separate luxury accounts
- This included daily searches for new press, weekly clips, sample trafficking & keeping up with monthly reports
- Assisted with the management and maintenance of creative assets and contacts. Tracked consumer engagement while researching new trends and competitors.
- Conducted media monitoring for press coverage to complete event recap decks
- Presented a Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis to the company on one of my four clients that I worked on throughout the internship process.
Public Relations Intern
RIO PR
New York, NY
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with team members to help expand marketing channels.
- Helped with planning and hosting of marketing events.
- Performed market analysis and researched latest trends.
- Assisted with development of event strategies and tactical plans to promote accomplishment of marketing goals.
Sales Assistant/ Personal Stylist
Nordstrom Inc.
Edison, NJ
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Assisted customers in completing purchases while providing advice and feedback about the products selected
- Developed an expertise for personal styling through the launch of their new app- NordstromON
- Sold a total revenue of $2,000 daily to profit commission during several work periods.
Editorial Assistant
Marist Fashion Magazine
Poughkeepsie, NY
01.2021 - 05.2021
- In my team of six, we focused on creative writing, content editing, story idea development and production management.
- Organized editorial schedules & published several creative bios.
- Met deadlines each week, while remaining detail oriented, working in a fast paced environment.
- Designed creative content alongside the social team for successful integrated brand campaign collaboration.
Show Room Intern
The Isabel Company
New York, NY
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Participated in vendor meetings & contributed in discussions with buyers
- Merchandised three large showrooms to display multiple collections.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising, Journalism
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY05.2022
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Canva
- Cision
- Creative Writing
- Final Cut Pro
- Launch-metrics
- Microsoft 365
- Photoshop
- Press Clipping
- Personal Styling
- Social Media
Affiliations
Marist College, Poughkeepsie NY
Timeline
Public Relations Intern
KCD World Wide
01.2022 - 05.2022
Public Relations Intern
RIO PR
12.2021 - 01.2022
Editorial Assistant
Marist Fashion Magazine
01.2021 - 05.2021
Sales Assistant/ Personal Stylist
Nordstrom Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2022
Show Room Intern
The Isabel Company
02.2018 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising, Journalism
Marist College