Samantha Nelson
(914) 450-1446 | samantha.l.nelson1@gmail.com | www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-nelson-m0520
EDUCATION
2021-2024 Boston University Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science focused in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Activities: Sports Business Club, Agganis Hockey Arena Ambassador, Harvard Women in Business Conference, PRSSA, Women’s Network, Marketing Club, International Peer Mentor
WORK EXPERIENCE
FYI Brand Group Manhattan, NY
Account Coordinator/Publicist, Fall 2024
• Served as a publicist for a PR firm in entertainment, sports, fashion, and social impact
• Oversaw scheduling, pitching, and updates to current news across twenty-five clients
• Handled confidential distribution of upcoming releases to internal team and media
• Trained and mentored intern group of fifteen students
NFL Draft Detroit, MI
Teammate for NFL Draft and Detroit Sports Commission, April 2024
· Facilitated activities and coordinated locations for people attending the event
· Photographed the Vince Lombardi Trophy and Super Bowl Rings
PRLab Boston, MA
Account Executive for OFoundation, Spring 2024
· Created and edited media pitches, quarterly newsletters, and social media posts
• Utilized databases; Muckrack, MailChimp, and WordPress
ModusBPCM London, UK
Public Relations Intern, Spring 2023
• Assisted in the preparation for London Fashion Week, Modus events and press days
• Supported event execution for industry summits, client dinners, and parties
JMGPR Manhattan, NY
Public Relations Intern, Summer 2022
• Reached out to numerous journalists for media coverage for clients
• Facilitated press releases for collaboration between Ben and Jerry’s and Wheyward Spirit
SKILLS
Microsoft Suite, Apple Work, Google Work, Google Scholar, Social Media, and Muckrack
INTERESTS AND ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Running, Strength Training, Pilates, Reading, Meditation, Pickleball, and Sports Enthusiast