Gerald M. Rizzo
PO Box 631
Blakeslee, Pa 18610
(570) 972-5243
geraldmrizzo@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
EDUCATION
To obtain a full-time internship position with Text 100 New York
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
• B.A. Public Relations, May 2011
• Minor: Business and the Liberal Arts
INTERNSHIP
EXPERIENCE
Scranton/Wilke-Barre Yankees, Moosic, PA
Summer 2009
Media Relations Intern
• Assisted the Director of Media Relations with daily tasks.
• Assisted players and press with pre and post game preparations.
• Coordinated and supervised local community events.
MARKETING
EXPERIENCE
W.R. Hickey Beer Distributor, State College, PA
Spring 2011-Present
Contemporary Marketing Team Manager
• Strategically prepared to promote distributor’s major off-brand beers.
• Implemented creative promotions throughout downtown State College.
• Created and maintained positive relationships with local accounts.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
EXPERIENCE
PSU Adventure Recreation, University Park, PA
Fall 2009-Spring 2010
Federal Work-Study Employee
• Worked with program directors to create a strategic communications plan.
• Strived to creatively increase awareness and participation within the program.
• Kept accurate rental, inventory and trip attendance records
RESEARCH
Independent Media Research Study, University Park, PA
Spring 2011
Media Research Assistant
• Assisted Penn State doctoral candidate in conducting media research
• Examined Fortune Top 50 companies media efforts and reporting
• Was able to analyze both traditional and social media efforts
LEADERSHIP
Penn State Dance Marathon Special Events Captain
2010-2011
• Led a committee of 35 members in designing, creating and preparing for the
10th Annual THON 5K and the THON 2011 Family Carnival.
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PA Circle K Keystone Division Lieutenant Governor
2010-2011
• Governed Circle K clubs at seven different Central Pennsylvania colleges.
Planned and traveled to district events throughout the year.
AWARDS
Recipient of the John and Ann Curley Trustee Scholarship
2010