Deanna Bushart
40 Browne Street Apt # 3, Brookline, MA 02246
40 Browne Street Apt # 3, Brookline, MA 02246
Cell (518) 281-1388 deannabushart@gmail.com
Education
Suffolk University, Boston, MA
Masters of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communications candidate, 2012
Relevant Courses: New Media and New Markets, PR for Managers, Seminar in Advertising, Marketing Challenges, and Communication Research.
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY:
Bachelor of Arts May 2006
· Major: Communication Arts Concentration: Creative Advertising and Management, Minor: Fashion Merchandising
· Cumulative GPA: 3.4 Honors – Community Service Scholarship, Dean’s List Spring 2004-2006
· Study Abroad: Czech Republic, England, France, and Germany: Mini semester
Related Experience
Special Events Coordinator (part time Graduate Assistant), Suffolk University, Boston, MA, 8/09- to present
· Assist in planning events, develop focus groups, and conduct market research on what law firms are looking for in employees. Conduct web-based related research, maintain lists and databases, provide logistical support in organizing conferences. Coordinate projects within education department. Email marketing campaigns, with vendor management
· Develop alumni relations and social media networking for recent paralegal graduates including list management.
Research Assistant, Investor Group Services, Boston, MA: 2/09- 10/10
· Conducted primary/secondary research, market assessment for private equity firms and corporate clients.
· Performed ongoing analysis of macro data trends to track and assess case progress. Interacted daily with executives and
staff throughout Fortune 100 organizations. Analyzed and provided feedback on survey design. Assisted in presentations.
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Senior Sales, White House Black Market, Albany, New York: 09/07-1/09
· Performed visual display work, merchandising, recruitment and selection of employees, client books, sales and styling of clients.
Event /Meeting Coordinator, Northeast Spine and Wellness, Albany, New York: 1/06-12/08
· Developed press releases, planned events, assisted in campaign analysis, social media and developed media relationships.
Hudson Valley Magazine Internship Account Management: Poughkeepsie, New York: 9/05 --5/06
· Assisted in development of media kits, developed co-op accounts with clientele created and designed power point presentations for clients. Social media, campaign analysis assistance and promotion development.
Market Research Assistant, Marist Institute for Public Opinion, Poughkeepsie, New York: 1/04 –5/06
· Conducted primary research on Regional and National Issues. Received “top ten interviewers” award, April 2004.
Communications/Media Relations Internship, Albany River Rat AHL Hockey Team: Albany, New York: 12/04 – 1/05
· Assisted in preparation of marketing plans. Email marketing list and vendor management.
· Prepared team media guide/game programs, day-to-day monitoring of player transactions, team status, assisted media representatives in arena; helped River Rats develop pro-active public relations plans and assisted with special events.
Other Employment
Market Development Company: Event Coordinator, New York, New York: 6/06- 08/10
Marist College: Admissions Assistant: Marist College: Poughkeepsie, New York: 1/04- 05/06
Easter Seals: Recreation Coordinator: Albany, NY Summers 2001-2006
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint, U4ia, Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe Illustrator, Indesign, Dreamweaver,
Activities
· Junior League of Boston. Event Planning Committee: event organization and recruitment of volunteers and social media.
· Programming Chair, Suffolk University Graduate Student Association: 2010-Present: Social Media Coordinator and event planner for graduate students at Suffolk University. Coordinator of projects including career panels and student relations.
· Vice President Event Planner: Marist Fashion Club: 9/04- 5/06: social media coordinator, recruitment and fundraising.
