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Resume 

Eliza Danielle Snipes

Bachelor's Degree of Arts:

Communications and Theatre

Concentration:

Public Relations

University:

James Madison University
800 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22807

Graduation Date:

May 2024

 Skills

  • Social Media Content

  • Canva

  • Microsoft Suite

  • Google Docs

  • ​AP Style Writing

  • Conversational Spanish

  • Project Management

  • ​​Team Player

 Relevant Coursework

The Collaborative Artist
The study of how communication and communication contributes to cohesive art. 

Intro to Communication Theory

A deep-dive into a few of the most prominent and widely-used Communication Theories. 

Organisational Communication
Communication in a group setting. Discussed different theories regarding topics such as leadership strategies.

PR Writing I

Became proficient in AP writing style, formatting news releases, newsletters, brochures, and memos.

Persuasion

Dissected different theories of Persuasion and how to apply them to a campaign, speech, or any media.  

Advanced PR Writing 

Further solidified familiarity with AP style.  Became proficient in media pitches, backgrounders and writing for social media.

 Work Experience

November 2021 - May 2024

December 2021 - January 2023

September 2023 - June 2024

July 2024 - Present

August 2022 - December 2022

Marketing and Communications Fellow

Studio Theatre; Washington, DC

​Providing reliable assistance to Studio Theatre's Marketing team for their 2024-2025 season. Spearheaded concept and execution of Studio Theatre's 2024 Washington DC Theatre Week Kickoff booth. Contributing specialised efforts in social media content as well as press copy and media. 

New Works Intern and Programming Assistant  

Live Arts; Charlottesville, VA

​Meticulously prepared 500+ play submissions for consideration in ‘24 WATERWORKS New Works festival. Corresponded via email with playwrights needing assistance with submissions around the clock. Collaborating with staff to schedule out auditions, rehearsals, and programming to ensure success of the festival. 

Social Media Assistant
James Madison University; School of Theatre and Dance

Create and maintain promotional graphics and captions for the school's official Instagram and Facebook account (@jmustad), reaching about 4000 people;  pitched creative ideas for increased account engagement such as "Fit Check Friday" and "Account Takeovers."

Social Media Sponsorship Manager
Trey Jordan Media

Managed email correspondence, and assisted and consulted in virtual meetings for micro influencer, Trey Jordan (@trey.films); networked and created positive relationships with about 10 companies, arranging influencer sponsorships and promotions for her social media platforms.  

Story Collector
Powerful Voices: SOS Stories of Survival

Managed email communication between coordinator of events  and five anonymous domestic abuse survivors; conducted two interviews and participated in a third; created two transcripts and a filing system to manage all 5 transcripts and their respective summaries; provided  access on a need to know basis protecting the interviewee's privacy. 

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