Brielle Cummings

90 Poplar Street, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660

201-245-9940
briellecummings@gmail.com
Education
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Graduating May 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Minor: Digital Communication, Information, and Media
Rutgers University Deans List Fall 2013
GPA: 3.6
Experience
Editorial\Marketing Intern, Astor + Blue Editions January 2015 Present
Assisting with the collation of metadata for new and backlist titles
Developing and carrying out marketing strategies for each book
Reading submissions in order to find new material for company
Evaluating contracted manuscripts and providing feedback to the author
Liaising with the press, authors, distributors, and printers to ensure smooth communication
Sales Associate, Build-A-Bear Workshop
October 2012 Present

Providing Build-A-Bear experience while encouraging the sale of products and merchandise

Handling payment of merchandise, processing coupons

Assisting guests with the location of products, party inquiries, and promotions

Adapting quickly to childrens changing wants and needs

Receptionist, Arc of Essex County
August 2012 - Present

Interning, September 2011-June 2012, then hired as Receptionist

Organizing files, answering phone calls, assisting walk-ins with company related problems

Answering general questions about programs for clients with developmental disabilities
Communications Intern, Arc of Essex County
May 2014 August 2014

Assisting in planning fundraising events to benefit the organization

Communicating with prospective vendors through email and phone calls

Proofreading statements that are released from the organization

Promotional Team Leader, Daily Targum, Rutgers Newspaper September 2013 October 2013

Coordinating with other shift members to confirm where the shift would take place

Acquiring merchandise for the promotional table

Informing management on shift membership and inventory

Skills and Language

Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

Proficient in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr

Basic conversational Spanish (Oral and Written)