Olivia Savage
33 Harry Agganis Way• Boston, Massachusetts • 02215
CELL (508) 364-5158 • E-MAIL osavage@bu.edu • LINKEDIN http://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviasavage
EDUCATION
Boston University, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science, Communication – Public Relations (expected Spring 2015)
Cumulative GPA: 3.73/4.0
Relevant Courses
Principles and Practices in Public Relations; Media Relations; Corporate Communication; Investor
Relations; Crisis Communication; New Media & PR; Persuasion and Public Opinion; Introduction to
Communication Writing; Writing for Mass Communication; Introduction to the World of
Communication; Theory and Process of Communication; PR in the UK; Mass Communication Research
EXPERIENCE
Account Executive, Boston University PRLab
JANUARY 2015 – PRESENT
 Responsible for the development and execution of public relations plans for Miam Miam Macaronerie
 Collaborate with team members to implement social media campaigns, generate media coverage, and launch
new storefront.
Public Relations Assistant, Birnbach Communications, Pardes Communications
JUNE 2014 – PRESENT
Pendergast Consulting
 Provide public relations support for technology software and legal clients
 Enhance media relations support, update media lists, maintain relationships with key press contacts, conduct
media research, launch new services
Press Office Intern, Marks & Spencer
LONDON, ENGLAND, UK
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JANUARY 2014 – MAY 2014
Provide public relations and marketing support for the home, kidswear, seasonal, and beauty departments at
Marks & Spencer.
Compose press releases to send to various outlets, assemble press lists, identify key audiences, develop and
establish PR campaigns, assist with photo shoots, and respond to media inquiries
Public Relations Intern, True North Branding Group
HINGHAM, MA
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JUNE 2013 – SEPTEMBER 2013
Provide public relations and marketing support for key clients in retail, lifestyle, technology, and healthcare
industries
Draft and send pitches/press releases to target media outlets (television, radio, newspaper, magazine, web),
compile editorial calendars and media lists, organize and promote events, and manage agency and client social
media accounts and blogs using SEO
Skills
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Social Media Management: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google+, Vine, Instagram, MySpace, Tumblr,
WordPress, Blogspot, Hootsuite
Microsoft Office, Windows, Apple OS X
Meltwater, Cision, Vocus, Hubspot
Honors and Special Achievements
Dean’s List (2012-2014); Published author of Shouts and Confessions: A Collection of Stories, Poems, and
Personal Essays; Winner of the “All New England Award” and “All New England Special Achievement Award”
from the New England Scholastic Press Association (2011); Rochester Institute of Technology Book Award
(2011); John and Abigail Adams Scholarship (2011)