Mariana Soares Silva

146 LIONS ROAD, SCARSDALE, NEW YORK 10503

Cell: (914) 815-6689 n E-Mail: [1]msb781d2@westpost.net
- PROFILE -
Communications / Publicity Assistant with diverse and proven
experience; a creative, hardworking and motivated individual skilled
at developing and writing promotional materials, handling corporate
publicity, organizing special events, interacting positively with
clients, handling multiple projects to timely completion and ensuring
quality results in all work, seeks a position that fully capitalizes
on my experience, education, skills and ambitions while providing
further career growth potential.
- ATTRIBUTES -
r PROVEN COMMUNICATIONS / BUSINESS SKILLS r MULTI-TASKING TEAM LEADER
r CONSISTENT PRODUCER / QUICK TO LEARN r EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR (oral
and written)
r ORGANIZED PLANNER / DECISION MAKER r INTERACT POSITIVELY AT ALL
LEVELS
- BUSINESS EXPERIENCE -
BAHIAGAS, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil 09/01 to 03/05
Communications Assistant
o Assisted in all areas of the Corporate Communications Department of
this major gas utility company.
o Reviewed and approved or rejected sponsorship proposals for project
funding submitted from various sources.
o Participated in detailed planning for numerous corporate events
including business meetings and social functions.
o Collaborated with an advertising agency to develop copy and place
company advertising in various media.

o Reviewed diverse publications and clipped any articles or data

referencing Bahiagas.
o Prepared informational brochures and packages to support the
company's efforts to promote usage of natural gas.
o Developed and wrote copy for educationally-oriented literature
pertinent to company business.
- OTHER EXPERIENCE -
PRIVATE HOME MANAGER, Scarsdale, NY 02/08 to Present
o Provide total household management and support of three young
children.
o Organize daily schedules for the children and transport them to
various functions.
o Run errands and conduct weekly grocery shopping for the household;
maintain the house and prepare light meals.
o Contact contractors for any household repairs needed; negotiate
pricing and oversee projects to conclusion.
o Ensure the complete wellbeing, supervision and safety of the
children while in my care.
PRIVATE FAMILY AU PAIR, New Rochelle, NY 09/05 to 10/07
o Cared for two children in contractual exchange for the opportunity
to visit the United States.
o organized activities and accompanied children on daily outings.
- EDUCATION -

Catholic University of Salvador, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

Bachelor of Communications (CONCENTRATION: Publicity &
Advertising)...Graduated May 2004
INTERNSHIP: Telelistas, Salvador, Brazil
12/00 to 09/01 Advertising / Marketing / Communications Intern
o Assisted customers with development and placement of advertisements
in the