Elise Marie Trent

Education: Contact Information:

Syracuse University •‌Syracuse, NY ETrent@syr.edu
S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications 417 Comstock Ave. Unit 208
M.S. in Public Relations (May 2011) Syracuse, NY 13210
Cornell University • Ithaca, NY 703.927.8109
B.S. in Communication with a focus in Social Influence (May 2010)
Cumulative GPA 3.4 Related Coursework:
Experience: Public Relations Writing

Conservation International • Crystal City, VA Public Relations Research

Digital Strategies Intern • May 2009-August 2009 Communication Research
- Created sub pages for recent scientific research developments Methods
- Updated Features and Media Gallery with new images and information Planning Communication
- Linked informational web pages to recent scientific findings Campaigns
- Formatted web pages to correct templates and presentation styles Writing for New Media
- Constructed a site map for a website overhaul project
- Oversaw facebook, twitter, del.icio.us, and blog accounts in order to increase News Writing & Reporting
awareness about scientific expeditions and endangered animals Visual Communication:
- Revised press releases and blog posts on environmentally-friendly businesses Theory & Practice
- Established and fostered relationships with environmental blogs in order to Mobile Communication
spread awareness about Conservation International’s research efforts
Media Law
Primus Telecommunications, Inc. • McLean, VA
New Media & Society
Business Development and Marketing Intern • May 2008-August 2008
Consumer Behavior
- Composed 5 advertorials for industry publications and company newsletter
- Coordinated and assisted in 50+ B2B contract negotiation meetings at Skills & Honors:
International Telecommunications Week in Washington, D.C.
Microsoft® Office Suite®
Mobile Internet Study • Ithaca, NY
Adobe® InDesign®
Research Assistant • December 2009-May 2010
- Investigated young adults’ internet behavior patterns on smart phones Adobe® Photoshop®
- Coded and analyzed 21 interview transcripts Adobe® Illustrator®
- Compiled and evaluated data concerning 10 different behavior patterns Final Cut® Video Editing
- Collaborated on design of automated, SMS-based experience sampling program
- Conducted research in association with Professor Lee Humphrey, Cornell U. Audacity® Audio Editing
- Researched in collaboration with Universität Hohenheim and LMU München Sharepoint®
SPSS Data Analysis®
Activities:
LexisNexis®
Slope Media Group • Ithaca, NY
Content Management
VP of Human Resources & Recruitment • January 2008-January 2010
Systems
- Organized and implemented recruitment information sessions and club fair
promotions which resulted in an increase of 63 members for the magazine, AP Style
television, and radio station Public Speaking
- Managed human resources for 150+ undergraduate and graduate students
Dean’s List
- Instituted and regulated departmental protocols, guidelines, and recruitment
strategies Lambda Pi Eta
- Developed weekly Human Resources agendas for thorough task management Honor Society
Director of Marketing • January 2007-January 2008 Alpha Phi Sorority
- Wrote weekly press releases for Slope Media-sponsored events
- Designed promotional material including quarter cards and flyers