Resume

Let’s face it. We’re ready to go beyond text-only resumes. I’ve always enjoyed pushing the envelope, and I’ve been creating videos for years. So I decided to channel my need to be a visual storyteller into this page of my eportfolio.
Don’t worry. You can always download a traditional version of my resume.

Eric Leist
15 Buswell St., Apt. 8 – Boston, MA 02215-2928
215.869.6489 (cell) – EricLeist@gmail.com – www.EricLeist.com

EDUCATION

Boston University Boston, MA Bachelor of Science in Communication with a focus on Public Relations Minor in Business Administration Concentration in Psychology June 2010 GPA:3.38

PR & MARKETING EXPERIENCE

TalentCulture Cambridge, MA New Media Intern Leader August 2009 – Present Leads and organizes interns’ social media efforts Assists in Development of the internship program Works collaboratively to create TalentCulture.com, a careers, lifestyle and hiring blog Writes articles and generates blog content such as videos and infographics
Teambonding Sharon, MA Social Media Intern September 2009 – January 2010 Created and managed profiles on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Squidoo Produced written, video and graphic content for business blogs and social media profiles Pitched new media outlets such as popular Boston blogs and local Twitter feeds
451 Marketing Boston, MA Social Media Marketing Intern May 2009 – August 2009 Leveraged Twitter and Facebook for marketing Compiled workshops and presentations Wrote blog posts on behalf of clients and researched blog and media outlets for pitches
Mills & Company Charlestown, MA Public Relations Intern October 2008 – May 2009 Wrote press releases and pitched stories to media outlets Compiled media lists and organized publication archives Researched and planned parties and media events for clients

ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE

PRSSA Boston, MA Executive Vice President May 2009 – Present Organizes workshops and schedules guest speakers Attends local, regional and national PRSSA events and conferences Informs members of available internships and networking events
BUTV 10 at Boston University Boston, MA Assignment Editor; Social Media Officer; Producer September 2007 – Present Anchors, reports, edits and produces for hard news show Inside Boston Posts and distributes videos on Twitter and YouTube Manages recruitment and student outreach
New York Football Giants East Rutherford, NJ Intern for website and television departments June 2008 – August 2008 Assisted with field shoots and press conferences Videotaped, recorded and transcribed interviews for media use Worked as a liaison between the New York Giants and NFL Network

No, I didn’t forget to turn off the comments for this page. C’mon, this is web 2.0; comments are welcome.