MELANIE MALTZ

1633 James St, Merrick, NY 11566

(516) 673-6607
Melmaltz12@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain an Internship within Public Relations or Marketing in order to leverage strong communication and
leadership skills.

EDUCATION:
University of Maryland, College Park, MD Expected: May
2019
Bachelors of Arts: Communication
Concentration: Public Relations
Minor: Leadership Studies
Relevant Course Work
Communications and Public Speaking
Introduction to Public Relations (Concepts and Principles of PR)
Introduction to the Business Value Chain

ACTIVITIES
Philanthropy
Team Leader for Terp Thon February 2016
o Dance marathon to raise money for the Childrens Miracle Network
Organized and participated in a fundraiser for funding a new Sunrise Day Camp (a free summer
camp for children with cancer and their siblings)
September 2016
Member of Alpha Epsilon Phi
Assistant recruitment chair August 2016-
August 2017
Assisted in running multiple campus wide events
o Meet the Greeks- an opportunity for 300 females to talk to members of and get a feel for
Greek Life
o Open house- organized a night for 200 females to visit the sorority house and get to know
some of the sisters
Public Relations chair December- August 2017
Maintain relationships with the 30 other chapters in Greek Life on campus
Advertise events via flyers, emails and social media
Assure the sorority maintains a positive and favorable reputation

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
Bnai Brith Youth Group; Merrick, NY
September 2014 May 2015
President
o Ran a regional organization of 50 young adults
o Responsibilities included planning and setting meetings, organizing events, taking
attendance, contacting members and parents
Treasurer September 2013 May
2014
o Elected to oversee finances and fundraising activities of a regional division of Bnai Brith
youth

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Linger Fragrance Primer; New York, NY

Brand Ambassador/intern Summer 2016

o Promoted a new product via social media, held focus groups, wrote reports based on
customer feedback
Camp Westmont; Poyntelle, PA
Head Counselor Summer 2013, 2014,
2015
 o Supervised and mentored 40 young girls at a sleep away camp. Specific responsibilities
included getting the girls prepared for all activities, organizing and creating games
Lonnys boutique; Oceanside, NY
Sales Specialist High End Boutique September 2013 May
2015
o Initiated and leveraged sales opportunities with prospective customers while developing and
maintaining key clients
o Helped with floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and monitoring floor stock

SKILLS:
Proficient in Spanish
Social Media: Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter
Microsoft office and basic excel skills