Stephanie R. Ciabattoni

415 W. College Ave., Apt. 606 - State College, PA 16801 - 610-413-1804 - steph.ciabattoni@gmail.com

EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University: University Park, PA

Expected Date of Graduation: May 2008

Bachelor of Arts in Communications

• Advertising and Public Relations major, Business and Political Science double minor

• Cumulative GPA: 3.5 Major GPA: 3.6 (Dean’s List)

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Edelman Public Relations: Washington, D.C. Aug. 2007- November 2007

Public Affairs Intern (clients included Association of American Railroads, Boeing, Business Roundtable)

• Optimized agency resources to develop media lists for specific geographic areas.

• Enhanced client reputation by securing major media coverage for climate change workshop.

• Monitored earned media coverage and prepared final report summaries for clients.

• Compiled daily press clips from print, broadcast and online outlets for three client accounts.

• Met all deadlines through effective time management and work allocation with team.

CramerSweeney Advertising & Public Relations: Mount Laurel, NJ July 2007- Aug. 2007

Public Relations Intern

• Led a company-wide seminar on the basic applications of “Second Life’s” virtual economy as a tool to develop new business.

• Managed Facebook and MySpace profiles to generate hype for “Wish Upon A Hero” website launch.

• Developed a revised template for new business proposals that included elements of past campaigns.

Sen. Arlen Specter’s Office: Philadelphia, PA May 2007- Aug. 2007

Intern

• Served as liaison between individual constituents and the Senator by relaying community concerns, particularly over immigration and SCHIP, and discussing the Senator’s recent legislative activity.

• Led factual investigations on passport and immigration cases via USCIS and ICE correspondence.

• Researched legislation, regulation and policies of the federal government, especially S.1348.

PennEnvironment: Philadelphia, PA May 2006- July 2006

Core Canvasser

• Lobbied legislative officials at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, regarding the public’s concern over Mercury pollution in Pennsylvania’s rivers and streams.

• Testified before PA House of Representatives during Academic Freedom in Higher Education hearing.

• Canvassed local communities on a daily basis and met or exceeded fundraising goals.

• Composed news advisories to increase the local public’s awareness of global warming.

ACTIVITES

• Penn State Washington Program: Domestic abroad program in the nation’s capital.

• College of Liberal Arts Alumni Mentor Program: Worked within alumni network to earn and offer professional development experience.

• College of Communications Peer Mentor: Selected as a representative by the College of Communications to serve as a role model for incoming freshman.

• Milton S. Hershey Four Diamonds Fund Philanthropy: Hospitality Chair

AWARDS & HONORS

• The National Dean’s List: Recognized nationally by Deans, faculty and honor societies.

• Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society: Distinguished from top 35 percent of class for achievement in scholarship, leadership and service.

• Campbell Scholarship Program recipient: Selected by panel of educators based on academic excellence, community achievements and demonstrated leadership potential.

SKILLS

• I am highly proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite 97 & 2007 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Internet applications, Cision, Factiva and Edge databases.

References & writing samples available upon request.