Nikki Cronin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-cronin/

EDUCATION
Elon University, Elon, NC May 2022
Bachelor of Arts, Strategic Communications GPA: 3.927
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Concentration in Project Management

Relevant Courses: Strategic Campaigns, Strategic Writing, Public Relations and Civic Responsibility, Corporate Publishing,
Project Management, Great Ideas: Issues and Research, Media Law and Ethics, Strategic Management, Principles of Finance

WORK EXPERIENCE
Duquesne Light Company, Pittsburgh, PA May–August 2021
Intern, Corporate Communications
 Created and implemented a communications plan for National Lineworker Appreciation Day
 Wrote internal and external pieces for various audiences, as well as created a new series highlighting employee
volunteerism
 Crafted posts for Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
 Created and hosted a biweekly video segment highlighting interns, as well as moderated a company-wide panel
discussion
 Collaborated on projects with various teams, including Corporate Citizenship and Human Resources

Highmark Health, Pittsburgh, PA May–June 2020

Undergraduate Intern
 Compiled and reviewed materials relating to Highmark Health’s COVID-19 pandemic response
 Completed an independent case study on the organizational response to the pandemic
 Wrote an essay about the enterprise’s crisis reaction to be distributed to company leadership

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Pittsburgh, PA May 2012–Present
Advocacy Chair for Pittsburgh Affiliate August 2020–Present
 Advocate in front of Senators and Representatives/their staff at the national Capitol
 Organize meetings with government leaders or their offices and recruit volunteers to participate
 Participate in requesting government research funding, which resulted in the Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act being
passed and the creation of a Department of Defense pancreatic cancer research program

ACTIVITIES
Kappa Delta Sorority January 2019–Present
Alumnae Chair January 2020–May 2020
 Connected with alumnae to provide networking opportunities for sisters
 Compiled records and information about alumnae in Google Sheets

I Am That Girl Club September 2018–Present

President May 2019–May 2020
 Collaborated with leadership council to plan meetings and events
 Mentored first-year club members
 Acted as liaison to adviser and student activities office

HONORS
 Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society May 2020–Present
 Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society April 2019–Present
 Elon University President’s List September 2018–Present
SKILLS
 Writing and Editing
 Public Speaking
 Project Management: CAPM certified
 Microsoft Office