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Emily wininger

Arizona State University, May 2014                                                          GPA 4.0

Majors:

     - Journalism and Mass Communications (B.A.), Emphasis in Public Relations

     - Psychology (B.S.)

 

Minor: 

     - Women and Gender Studies

 

Honors/Awards:

     - Dean's List, Fall 2010 - Spring 2014 ​

     - Summa Cum Laude 

     - Barrett, The Honors College Graduate

  • Original Thesis: Electronic-word-of-mouth: A Content Analysis of Social Media Channels for Southwestern United States Luxury Hotels and Resorts

Education

experience

MGM Resorts International, June 2014 - Present
- Public Relations Account Coordinator (Entertainment)
- Organize, coordinate and facilitate media participation at major events for MGM Resorts entertainment to include the new Las Vegas Arena, UFC, boxing, concerts, comedy shows, music festivals, sporting events, awards shows, nightlife venues and resident entertainment including FANTASY, Boyz II Men and Tournament of Kings
- Organize and facilitate media interviews, photo shoots, filmings and large-scale productions for majro networks, loca, national and international media outlets
- Pitch and secure promotions for entertainment events to local and domestic media outlets
- Develop and maintain press materials as they relate to the entertainment portfolio of MGM Resorts International
 
 
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MGM Resorts International, June 2014 - June 2015
- Public Relations Account Coordinator (Resort)
- Organize and facilitate media tours, media familiarization trips, media interviews, photo shoots and filmings for local, national and international media outlets.
- Develop and maintain press materials, manage media outreach, social content and brand communication for various exhibits, venues and large-scale events including Bellagio's Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Shark Reef Aquarium and the grand opening of Delano Las Vegas and Delano Beach Club
- Compose and distribute weekly social media content for Facebook and Twitter
 
Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Aug. 2013 - May 2014
- Communications Intern
- Develop content for Scottsdale Travel News, a monthly electronic media release
- Develop press releases to highlight different tourism aspects of Scottsdale
- Develop article content for newspaper advertorials: Scottsdale Republic and Sun News
- Create itineraries and coordinate and facilitate media familiarization tours
 

skills

- AP Style
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
- Adobe: InCopy, InDesign, Photoshop
- Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, YouTube, Google+
 
 
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activities

- Arizona State University Alumni Association
- MGM Resorts International Young Professionals Employee Network Group
- MGM Resorts International Professional Woment Employee Network Group
 
 
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community service

Teaching and Inspiring Creative Kids in Educational Theater
- Director, Aug. 2010 - May 2014
- Plan and execute a bi-annual drama club volunteer program of 25 Arizona State University mentors and 55 elementary students
- Plan and host recruiting events bi-annually that led to a 60% increase in participation
 
 
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2010 - present

2010 - present

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