Leah Cannon 79 Hampton Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583 (914)-960-6014 lac032@bucknell.eduSUMMARY

College junior seeking summer internship in the entertainment industry Special interest in public relations and communications Unique background as a student athlete with media experience Excels at oral and written communication skills

EDUCATIONBucknell University (Lewisburg, Pennsylvania) | Cumulative GPA: 3.58 June 2018

Major: Political Science, Minor: English Dean’s List Recipient: Fall 2014, Spring 2016

WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCEBucknell University, New Student Orientation Assistant, Lewisburg, PA, April 2016- August 2016

Hired as an Orientation Assistant from over 300 applicants to serve as a mentor for 18 First-Year students through their five day Orientation experience

Trained in conflict resolution, group facilitation and contingency planning to assist in any First-Year needs during New Student Orientation

FerenComm, Public Relations Intern, New York, NY, Summer 2016 Review media publications and create clip reports for the television and entertainment industry Develop and update media lists using the CisionPoint and Muckrack databases Maintain client files for television networks as Netflix, AMC, Bravo, Travel Channel, Starz, etc. Assisted with the premiere of Season 4 of Orange is the New Black at the NYC red carpet event Assisted with the press junket for Survivor’s Remorse Season 3 Attended client calls and transcribed interviews

Huddled Masses Media, Digital Advertising and Media Optimization Intern, New York, NY, Summer 2015

Created digital optimization plans and PowerPoint presentations for clients Attended client meetings and managed client campaigns

Bucknell University, Peer Writing Consultant, Lewisburg, PA, August 2015 - Present Review and edit writing pieces and enhance student writing skills at the University Writing Center

Bucknell University, Student Caller for Alumni Donations, Lewisburg, PA, September 2014 – May 2015 Contacted alumni by telephone to raise funds for the University Developed important communications and sales skills in reaching out to alumni More than $13 million raised in alumni donations in Fiscal Year 2014-15

Alpha Delta Pi August 2015 - Present Music Chair Spirit Chair

ATHLETIC EXPERIENCEBucknell University Equestrian Team, Co-Captain, August 2014 - Present

Competes hunter jumper in IHSA shows; organize team events, practices, and bonding activities; coordinate team members and coaches for competitions

Bucknell Club Field Hockey August 2014 - May 2015 Field Hockey Goalie for Bucknell club field hockey team. Competed against other Patriot League schools

Varsity Field Hockey All-State Goalie 2013