Deanna DeBenedictis

deannadebenedictis@gmail.com
(781) 258 - 4684
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EDUCATION

Salem State University, Salem, MA

▪ Bachelor of Sciences degree anticipated in May 2019
▪ Major: Media & Communications with a concentration in Public Relations
▪ Minor: Music Technology
▪ Related coursework: Fundamentals of Audio Engineering, Public Relations Writing, Recording
Production I & II, Writing For Media, Communication Research Methods, Editing

EXPERIENCE

EXPECT Client Account Manager, Salem State University, Salem MA Sep. 2018 - present
▪ Interfaces with clients by answering e-mails, arranging meetings, and establishing agenda
items as well as coordinating team efforts, keeping note of the timeline by which items are
needed, and writing and distributing progress reports to the EXPECT Program professors and
the clients. Highlights strong organization, professional writing, and interpersonal skills.

Marketing Consultant, Amador Bilingual Voiceovers, Cambridge, MA May 2018 - present

▪ Prospects for potential new clients and collaborators for the company by researching their lo-
cations, areas of work, and values. Maintains connection with these clients via phone, e-mail,
and social media. Keeps track of prospecting endeavors in an organized manner and assists
with various other tasks.

Intern, Amador Bilingual Voiceovers, Cambridge, MA Jan. 2018 - May 2018

▪ Recorded, edited, and quality checked English and Spanish voiceovers, kept detailed reports of
studio sessions, prospected for new clients for the company, and marketed by maintaining an
online presence. Collaborated with current and potential clients via e-mail and phone.

President/Arranger, Pitchcraft, Salem, MA Sep. 2016 - Mar. 2017

▪ Ran weekly rehearsals for acapella group at Salem State University, elected an executive board, and
scheduled group performances and events. Arranged acapella pieces and taught them to group at
rehearsals; being a founding member shaped leadership and community building skills.

Certified Radio DJ, WMWM Salem, Salem, MA Oct. 2015 - present

▪ Creates and presents weekly music playlist, discusses unique qualities of each song, airs com-
mercial spots, answers listener phone calls, maintains soundboard and station equipment, and
sends song information to online streaming services. Also runs social media accounts for the
show.

Children’s/CDs, Medford Public Library, Medford, MA Dec. 2012 - May 2016

▪ Labeled and alphabetized children's books and CDs, organized library shelves, cleaned the
children's section throughout the day, and entered book call numbers and data into the li-
brary’s computer system. Improved skills in time management and task prioritization.

RELATED SKILLS
Technical languages: Proficiency in TwistedWave, ProTools, Digital Performer, GarageBand,
Audacity, iMovie, and Windows Movie Maker