Stephanie F.

Black
973-738-6599 u 24 Dalewood Rd.West Caldwell, NJ 07006 u stephaniefayeblack@gmail.com

EDUCATION
State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz- Honors Program
Anticipated Graduation: May 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Interpersonal/ Intercultural Communication
Study Abroad: Madrid, Spain- Foreign Study Programs [Summer 2014]
Minor: Spanish

AWARDS
Lambda Pi Eta National Honor Society u Carroll Experiential Scholarship Recipient u Deans List u GPA: 3.92

PUBLIC RELATIONS EXPERIENCE

RPR Marketing Communications [Summer 2015]
JOHNSON & JOHNSON INTERN u New York, NY

Monitored brand placements across digital, social,

print, and broadcast platforms
Drafted pitches, created grids, and devised
supplemental materials for company decks
Organized seasonal mailers for influencer networks
and sent product samples to media editors
Became fluent in software such as Cision, Critical
Mention, and Microsoft Suite

SUNY New Paltz Honors Program

[Fall 2014- present]
SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN u New Paltz, NY

Create and manage social media accounts, including

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat
Attend training seminars to learn how to optimize social
media presence
Work with other members of the program and alumni to
encourage their use of social media

Breast Cancer Options

INTERN u Kingston, NY

[Spring 2014]

Solicited sponsorship and support through social media

as well as personal phone calls and conversations
Drafted press releases, radio PSAs, sponsorship
forms, and managed the contact database

Taglit-Birthright Israel
[Spring 2014]
CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVE u New Paltz, NY

Presented to various campus organizations about the

Taglit-Birthright experience and promoted registration
by distributing flyers, personally contacting individuals,
and posting on social media sites
Participated in online webinars and group video chats to
learn more about the organization

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Department of Residence Life, Deyo Hall
[Spring 2015]
RESIDENT ASSISTANT u New Paltz, NY

Organized and facilitated creative, educational, and

social programs for over 200 residential college
students
Received training in planning, administration,
counseling, crisis management, staff development,
policy enforcement, and leadership skills

Jewish Student Union

[Fall 2012- Fall 2014]
PRESIDENT u New Paltz, NY

SUNY New Paltz, History of Fashion

[Fall 2013]
TEACHERS ASSISTANT u New Paltz, NY

SUNY New Paltz Honors Program

[Spring 2015- present]
PEER MENTOR u New Paltz, NY

Serve as a resource for new students to the Honors

Program, aiding them with choosing classes, finding
leadership opportunities, and getting more involved on
campus

Created, organized, and promoted events through

social media as well as flyers and word of mouth
Facilitated meetings and delegated jobs to executive
board members

Kept a detailed record of attendance and graded exams

for over 25 students

EXTRACURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
Honors Advisory Council- New Paltz, NY
Spanish Club- New Paltz, NY
Residence Hall Student Association- New Paltz, NY
Sinai Scholars Society- New Paltz, NY