Professional Work

Slippery Rock University/Slippery Rock, Pa

Graduated in May 2014
Bachelor of Science in
Communication/Public Relations,
Minor Exceptionalities GPA: 3.4
Highlighted Courses: PR Writing,
News writing, Persuasion, Video Production,
PR Case Studies, Communication Law, Digital
Imaging

A creative and talented senior honors student

with exceptional organizational skills and a passion for success. Extraordinary creativity, and
time management skills ensuring the goals and
vision of the organization are met in an efficient and productive manner while driving for
continuous improvement.

Summary

105 University Drive Greensburg, Pa 15601

Phone: 724-244-4036
E-mail: emily.cutrell14@gmail.com

Education

Emily
Cutrell

UPMC Senior Communities, Strabane Woods of Washington

November 2015-Present
Activity Director to Doreen Diesel Coordinate monthly newsletter and monthly activities calendar.
Develop and maintain a resources file of instructors, entertainers, tours, cultural events and sporting events.
Develop and maintain positive relationship with community liaisons.
Develop resident committees to provide program guidance and increased resident involvement.
Inform residents of daily events
Maintain activity area to ensure a clean and sanitary environment.
Maintain an open line of communication with the facility management regarding activities and special
events.
Maintain an organized activities program while encouraging maximum resident participation.
Plan and execute special events to celebrate resident birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, etc.
Responsible for monthly bulletin boards.
Schedule entertainment, tours and events for residents within facility, community and surrounding
geographical area.
Survey and assess interests and needs of residents on an ongoing basis.
Brookdale Newark
November 2014-June 2015
Life Enrichment Coordinator to Lisa Mattavi
Plan, develop and implement creative and exciting resident programs to meet the individual needs
and interests of the residents within the community
Participate in the review of individual residents service plans and regularly documents progress
Negotiate and manage community contracts in significant matters such as staffing, contract labor,
vendors and entertainers
Develop, motivate, and supervise department staff in accordance with all company policies, procedures, and core values
Coordinate the transportation of residents to and from events outside of the community, which may
include driving a community motor vehicle
Excela Health, Greensburg Pa

May 2014-August 2014
Physican Liason Intern to Amy Watzo and Patti Buhl
Made rounds in the hospitals for potential EPIC rehab patients
Expand EPIC promotion to facilities in the area
Supported marketing efforts for the wound center, sleep centers and EPIC
Distributed marketing peices to appropriate locations
Helped plan and attended events sponsored by Excela
Created a blog about my experience at Excela

Activities

Emily
Cutrell

Kappa Delta Pi Fraternity

Best Buddies
Early Childhood Club
Olive in 25th Annual
Putnam County Spelling Bee
Lambda Pi Eta Member
Studied abroad in Italy
PRSSA Member

Slippery Rock Projects

Slippery Rock Projects

Foxley Farms and Ligonier Country Inn

May 2013-August 2013
Public Relations Intern to Maggie Neid
Organized events/parties that took place at our venue
Arranged time and location for all vendors
Developed different strategies to bring business into the company
Arranged a summer concert series by making brochures promoting event
through social media and other marketing efforts
Created all brochures for the 2013-2014 wedding season
Designed contract, room accommodations, details page, preferred
vendors list
Planned and organized a Farm-To-Table Dinner on the farm
Provided advertising including constant contact emails, blogs, and
newspaper articles
Created a menu for dinner and scheduled workers for event

Skills

Public Relations
Media Relations
Social Media
Photoshop
Event Planning
Public Speaking
PR Campaigns
Word Press
Survey Monkey
PR Case Studies
Research Methods
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Final Pro Cut
Hoot suite
Tweet suite

Social Media
www.linkedin.com
/in/emilycutrell/

Slippery Rock University, Communications Department

Social Media Campaign
Helped develop a social media plan for: Twitter, Facebook and
Instagram
Created contentcalender for events to gain followers
Guthrie Theather, EduKenya Documentary Event
Contacted vendors for food donations
Made flyers, brochures, and tickets
Contacted media to get coverage of the event
PR Campaigns

Created and Moderated Social Media for the organization
Developed a PR plan to create a better image for the company

facebook.com
/emily.cutrell.3
https://twitter.com
/emm_c14

emilycutrell.
wordpress.com
emm_c14
Visit my online portfolio at:
http://emilycutrell.weebly.com/
or my about.me page at:
http://about.me/emily.cutrell/

Amy Watzo
Physican Liason
at Excela Health
Phone: 412-780-5666

Lisa Mattvi
Executive Director
at Brookdale Newark
Phone: 740-692-7614

References

Doreen Diesel
Administator
at UPMC Senor Communities
Phone: 724-225-9400