SAMANTHA VALENZA

26 Vernon Street, Plainview N.Y. 11803

eMail: svalenza@my.uri.edu | Phone: 516- 761-4466
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scvalenza

EDUCATION
University of Rhode Island Graduation May 2017
Major: Marketing Minor: Leadership Studies
GPA: 3.4
Honors Program Student- completing 18+ credits of honors courses and maintaining a 3.3+ GPA.
Member of Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society and Order of Omega Honor Society.
University Autnoma of Barcelona: Study Abroad Spring 2016
EXPERIENCE
Sony Music Entertainment- Columbia Records New York, N.Y.
A&R Intern May 2016- August 2016
Develop weekly show calendars of artists across several genres and venues in the New York City area.
Cover prospective artist shows and maintain relationships with artists management.
Research and culminate recent music, blog and internet buzz in a weekly verbal report.
Present impressive talent to A&R team for consideration.
Chilli Marketing Ltd- Rekorderlig Cider New York, N.Y.
Marketing & Sponsorship Intern May 2015- August 2015
Assist in coordinating partnerships with production companies looking to hire Rekorderlig Cider as a sponsor.
Organize an integrated marketing plan for sponsored events and maintain contact with event coordinators.
Stimulate customer interaction at sponsored events including SummerStageNYC and SummerScreen.
Oversee and manage sampling-promotion schedule for accounts across ten states.
Create and organize daily posts on all social media channels including, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
URI Honors Program University of Rhode Island
Administrative Intern September 2013- Present
Engage in on-campus and off-campus communities to strengthen Honors Program relations.
Oversee all of the office activities during weekly staff meetings.
Develop and edit material in programs including PeopleSoft and Microsoft Softwares.
Platinum Entertainment Group Providence, R.I.
Operations Specialist May 2015-Present
Extend the promotion of entertainment events to a variety of student networks and communities.
Manage schedules and hospitality for sponsored artists.
AMC Networks New York, N.Y.
Temporary Assistant June 2014
Maintain accurate inventory checks while utilizing equipment and space effectively.
Coordinate event materials and volunteer lists to properly execute tasks.
LEADERSHIP
Acura ILX Marketing Challenge: 1st place University of Rhode Island
Project Coordinator September 2016- Present
Oversee all departments engaging in an eleven week integrated, social media campaign for the 2017 Acura ILX.
Maintain a relationship between EdVenture Partners program and URI Agency, Vital Innovative Promotions.
Present campaign foundation, strategy, tactics, results and recommendation to Acura Headquarters in Torrance,
CA.
Delta Zeta Sorority- Beta Alpha Chapter University of Rhode Island
President January 2015- December 2015
Oversee all Executive Board positions and activities of the Sorority.
Enforce strict compliance with all regulations of the college, chapter and Sorority.
Chosen to represent Delta Zeta; Beta Alpha chapter at the National Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas.
Conduct and lead weekly chapter meetings with entire 170 member Sorority.
Formulate written reports and provide them in a timely manner to National Headquarters.
Business Student Advisory Council University of Rhode Island
Member April 2015- Present
Serve on a team of selected students and the College Dean, to act as the means of communication between the
business student community and the faculty within the College of Business.