Joseph Tonelli
joe.d.tonelli@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Hofstra University – Hempstead, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology May 2013
3.89 Overall GPA, summa cum laude, Hofstra Honors College
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
The Future.fm – February 2014 – May 2014
Editorial & Content Intern
- Author of numerous show reviews, blog posts, and artist features
- Content discovery and new music research
- Artist profile creation and management
Appalachian Trail Conservancy – June 2013 – Sept. 2013
Public Relations Intern
- Writing and editing of all press releases, PSAs, media materials
- Research of local and regional media and relevant bloggers
- Email/phone pitching, set up interviews with subject matter experts
- Web content management and page maintenance
- Monitored daily, weekly, and monthy media response/impressions
Superfly Presents – Jan. 2013 – June 2013
Social Media and Content Intern
- Coordinated and created news, photo, and video content for Bonnaroo website and social outlets
- Assisted with all aspects of social media management (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Pinterest, Vine, Flickr, Youtube)
- Development of social media and web marketing strategies
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis of media and social response
HaHa Hofstra: Stand-Up Comedy Club Sept. 2011 – May 2013
Public Relations Chair
- Directed all social media activities and initiatives
- Designed posters, press kits, and other relevant media for all events
- Cultivated relationships with Hofstra media outlets
- Curated weekly comedy events while building audiences
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Hofstra University Development Office – Sept. 2009 – June 2013
Call With Pride Representative — Promoted to Manager Fall 2011
- Developed fundraising incentive campaigns for callers and donors
- Independently operated and delegated tasks to shifts of 15+ students
- Attend to alumni expectations/needs and directed giving patterns
- Worked with management to create budgets and giving quotas.
Stupid Cancer – Jan. 2011 – May 2011
Public Relations Coordinator
- Creation and execution of a behind the scenes Google Hangout and Tweetup surrounding the 2013 OMG! Conference
- Drafted all relevant media texts including: press releases, celebrity pitches, situation analysis, and media kit
New Philadelphia Archaeology Field School – June 2011 – Aug. 2011
Researcher and Community Engagement Officer
- Interpretation and presentation of technical archaeological information for community members
- Development of public use plans for New Philadelphia historic site
SKILLS
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
- Proficient in Adobe InDesign, and Adobe creative software
- Proficient in wordpress and other blogging platforms
- Working HTML knowledge
- Familiarity with Google analytics
- Winner of the #MobyDick LA Library Foundation Twitter Contest