EDUCATION

TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY | 2012 - 2016

B.S. Strategic Communication | Public Relations Emphasis
Minor: General Business
Overall GPA: 3.4/4.0
TCU DEAN'S HONOR LIST
Bob Schieffer School of Communication | 2014 - 2016
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF COLLEGIATE SCHOLARS
2012 - 2016

TR
TAYLOR
RATKIEWICZ
LOS ANGELES, CA | HOUSTON, TX

EXPERIENCE
EDITORIAL + MARKETING + SOCIAL INTERN

PaperCity Magazine | May - Aug 2015

As editorial intern, conducted research on trending fashion fads to be

featured in the magazine and social media channels
Generated content for various style pages for the companys website &
social media
As social intern, worked directly with Houston Public Relations
professionals in order to organize and compile a list of the top charity
social events occurring in the area
Created the 7 page fall social calendar featured in the 2015 September
issue
As marketing intern, communicated with 100+ Houston and Dallas design
teams to compile a list for the Dallas Design Awards

DIGITAL, INTERACTIVE, AND SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Cassata Catholic High School | Jan - May 2016
Developed a social media campaign (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, Newspaper
Advertisements, and Banner Ads) for a Fort Worth high school in hopes to
increase brand awareness and obtain more donations for the school
Researched potential donors within the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex to find
insight on what they look for on various social media platforms

MOCK STRATEGIC WRITER

Erin Condren Design | Aug - Dec 2015

CONTACT
281.300.7583

Developed and designed a mock media kit for Erin Condren Design, which
included: a company fact sheet, a branding platform, a communication plan,
press releases,a media advisory, twitter pitches, an event pitch, an Op-Ed,
a newsletter, a CEO speech, and a crisis sheet/talking points
Strengthened strategic writing skills through a semester long project

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
F.A.B. (Fashion and Beyond) Club

t.e.ratkiewicz@tcu.edu

Discussed emerging fashion trends by visiting fashion websites and blogs each meeting

TCU Student Foundation Ambassador

Developed strong communication skills through leading weekly tours to prospective
students, serving as student hosts at TCU alumni events, & thanking TCU donors
through phone calls

Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Member

SKILLS
Highly organized, strong communicator, natural leader, competent with the following:

Public Relations/Marketing
Project Management
Strategic Writing
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop

iMovie/iPhoto
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
LinkedIn
Pinterest

Layout Design
Blogging
Consumer Behavior Research
Crisis Communication
Public Speaking
Branding