MATISSE A. GILMORE matissegilmore@gmail.

com
240-383-8337

Qualifications Summary
Driven college graduate pursuing a career in communications offering excellent expertise in news writing, public
speaking, research, and video editing. Experienced with all Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe
Premier. Excels in providing outstanding outcomes and demonstrates leadership with strong qualities of organization,
commitment, and accountability.

Education
Elon University, Elon, NC Graduated: May 2022
Magna Cum Laude; Bachelor of Arts in International and Global Studies - Asia Concentration; Bachelor of Arts
in Journalism; Political Science Minor
GPA 3.7
 Published in Elon Journal of Undergraduate Research in Communications (Spring 2022)
 President’s List – Spring 2019, Fall 2021; Dean’s List – Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021
 Sigma Iota Rho Honor Society for International Studies
 Phillips-Perry Excellence Award (2022, 2021, 2020, 2019)

Professional Experience
Golin - New York January 2023-Present
Associate
 Engages with news media contacts to develop insightful stories for American telecommunications
company
 Researches company competitors and develops monthly social strategy to attract a larger audience to
company news
 Creates social media content and manages LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram channels for a global
executive consulting firm

Golin - New York

Corporate Public Relations Graduate Intern June 2022-December 2022
 Gathered and analyzed news media analytics to improve media outlet relationships for large food and
beverage conglomerate  
 Provided insight and guidance to C-suite executives on various visibility opportunities for a global beauty
retailer

United States Department of State June 2021-September 2021

Bureau of East Asian Affairs Summer 2021 Intern
 Assisted the Bureau of East Asian Affairs’ Office of Public Diplomacy with the selection of international
applicants for Fulbright University Vietnam
 Designed graphics and interactive posts for two flagship State Department programs, Young Pacific
Leaders and Young South East Asian Leaders Initiative, to post on their social media feeds
 Centralized content for weekly newsletters sent to all embassies in the East Asian and Pacific region
which included press releases, tweets, news articles and graphics

University Involvement
Events Manager Elon University’s Moseley Student Center May 2021-May 2022
 Managed and lead a staff of 30 while processing event submissions through school-wide scheduling
system
 Introduced new event integration system through leading seminars and workshops to student leaders and
professional staff
Marketing Coordinator for Intersect Conference March 2020-May 2022
 Managed social media accounts and created media to share with the school population
 Designed leadership and diversity conference program and organized online rooms for breakout sessions
and speakers