Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Dual Citizenship
Music - Piano
Articles
Interests
Timeline
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Samantha Burge

Samantha Burge

Undergraduate Student
New York,New York

Summary

Curious, open-minded and ambitious student. Passionate about journalism, human behavior, how the mind works and how people make decisions. Work collaboratively with empathy and compassion. Industrious Marketing Specialist offering 7 years of marketing experience along with a decisive and hardworking approach. Talent for devising creative strategies. Demonstrated knowledge of graphic design, copywriting, and project management.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages

Work History

Intern

Evergreen Day School
  • Assisted the teacher with preschool kids for daily activities
  • Improved interpersonal skills with children aged (2-5).

Event Assistant

Casa Italiana Zerilli Marimò
09.2022 - Current
  • Responded to inquiries from international poets, writers, artists and scholars and addressed any issues or complaints.
  • Operated audio and video equipment for movie presentations.
  • Veteran employee after 3 months, train new Spring employees.
  • Greeted and directed guests at private events and explained seating arrangements.
  • Utilized great communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with parties to promote smooth and efficient operations.

Public Relations Assistant

Casa Italiana Zerilli Marimò
10.2022 - Current
  • Work closely with Media and Communications Strategist, Chiara Basso with promoting "all things Italian"
  • Report and write articles based on events, published in NYU Washington Square News
  • Publish weekly content on Instagram and Facebook
  • (Total, 60+ Posts)
  • Primary manager for content calendar.
  • Managed media relations for organizations to produce successful results.

E-commerce Business Owner

Depop
01.2017 - Current
  • Host online storefront on the peer to peer shopping app Depop.
  • 5/5 stars review, over 200+ sold, 240+ items sold, net profit $4,500.
  • Storefront: @emptyclos3t
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
  • Correspond with online customers to address questions about products/maintain contact of shipping/handling.
  • Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Service Worker

Rancatore's Ice Cream & Yogurt
08.2019 - 01.2023
  • Friendly service that included communicating with Belmont residents taking cake orders, restocking, managing register, delivery service (via car), opening/closing, and training over 10 new employees.
  • Maintained honorable work ethic for up to 8-hour shifts.
  • Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply.
  • Observed health code regulations and passed Food Safety Exam, obtained ServSafe Certificate.
  • Managed time effectively, prioritizing tasks based on urgency, complexity, or customer expectations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Philosophy, Journalism

New York University
Manhattan, NY
05.2025

History of Political Institutions, International Relations -

Luiss Guido Carli University
Rome, Italy

High School Diploma -

Belmont High School
Belmont, MA
05.2001 -

Skills

Business Development

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Certification

ServSafe Certification: National Restaurant Certification

Dual Citizenship

US, Italy (European Citizen)

Music - Piano

2008-2018, Power's Music School, Yas Ishibashi, Selected to play in the Friedberg Piano Festival (5+ years), Established piano curriculum in local community and taught children aged (5-10 years), Attended Italy Arts & Music camp under Berklee Instructor, Tino D'Agostino (2018)

Articles

  • Washington Square News, Editorial Writer, Manhattan, NY, 09/2022 - Present, https://nyunews.com/staff_name/samantha-burge/
  • Cooper Squared, Writer, Manhattan, NY, 06/2021 - Present, https://coopersquared.com/?s=samantha+burge

Interests

German Philosophy

Creative Writing

Italian Language

Timeline

Public Relations Assistant

Casa Italiana Zerilli Marimò
10.2022 - Current

Event Assistant

Casa Italiana Zerilli Marimò
09.2022 - Current

Service Worker

Rancatore's Ice Cream & Yogurt
08.2019 - 01.2023

E-commerce Business Owner

Depop
01.2017 - Current

High School Diploma -

Belmont High School
05.2001 -

Intern

Evergreen Day School

Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Philosophy, Journalism

New York University

History of Political Institutions, International Relations -

Luiss Guido Carli University
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