E M I LY B E AT R I C E M C H A L E

116 Wentworth Drive, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Cell Phone: (908) 251-7949
Emilybmchale@gmail.com | emilybmchale.weebly.com

Work Experience:
United States Chamber of Commerce, Washington, D.C.
Media Relations Intern
June 2014 August 2014

Managed the press line and press inbox. Responded to media inquiries.
Prepared press releases on the Chambers position on various public policy issues.
Managed the conversion to the Cision media database for the Chamber. Trained the staff on the database
and provided immediate assistance and guidance when necessary.
Created and managed press lists for staff. Assisted with press conferences, events, and press calls.
Worked within tight deadlines and responded quickly to urgent media calls.

Concrete Playground, Sydney, Australia

Journalism Intern Digital Press

The Alternative Press (TAP In), New Providence, NJ

Journalism Intern Digital Press

May 2013 August 2013

Byline reporter for local area news and events.

Wrote and edited news summaries, features and photo captions and uploaded to site.
Photographer for photo contests, events and news stories.
Researched and fact checked articles.

Batavia Cafe, Summit, NJ

Server and Assistant

March 2014 May 2014

Byline reporter for local area news. Multifaceted duties included reporting, news/feature writing,
proofreading and headline/cutline writing.
Updated social media platforms and provided content.
Researched and fact-checked articles.
Utilized WordPress and other online platforms to upload articles and photos.

May 2013 December 2014

Tasked with responsibility of opening and closing the cafe for owner, as needed.
Maintained and accurately balanced cash register and consistently maintained accurate cash logs.
Informed customers of daily menu selections and professionally presented and served meals with a high
level of customer service and to their satisfaction; replenished all beverage stations; maintained high level
of clean and organized work stations.
Performed barista duties by preparing specialty coffees, teas, and drinks for customers.

Women Center for Entrepreneurship Corporation, Chatham, NJ

Social Media Intern
July 2012 August 2012

Researched appropriate channels for the WCEC and provided recommendation to drive greatest
awareness/exposure for the Center. Established the sites for each social media channel.
Developed an editorial calendar with suggestions for content management for the staff.
Trained the staff on the operation and maintenance of the sites and prepared a written manual.

Education:
Boston University, Boston, MA. Bachelor of Science in Journalism.

May 2015

Skills
Microsoft Office Suite, Apple iWork, Adobe, WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Activities

Member of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Delta Chapter, Boston University.

Panhellenic recruitment counselor 2015 Spring Recruitment, Boston University.