SAMANTHA MAZUR DIGITAL PORTFOLIO

I am a Californian native with a passion for all things entertainment. My greatest strength in the field of communications is my organized self-starter mentality, my excellent communication skills and my ability to build and maintain close relationships with all types of people. I am comfortable in my own shell, love to laugh and I enjoy every experience that comes my direction.

You will notice I have experience as a junior publicist in the entertainment industry, as an administrative and executive assistant in the public relations field and as an event/production coordinator for several non-profit organizations. I am seeking an opportunity where I can best contribute my positive energy, my experiences, skills and background to help an organization achieve their business objectives.

My goal is to have a career in public and media relations in the entertainment industry….

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CONTACT INFO: 818.632.6207Samanthamazur1@gmail.comLinkedInFacebookTwitterInstagram

WORK EXPERIENCE

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• Virtually anything can be presented in a digital portfolio: short or long texts, images, audio, video, presentations. When selecting what to include consider

• • What evidence represents me as my best self?

• • What does my audience expect or want to see? What genre conventions, if any, apply to (digital) portfolios in my field?

• • What formats do my materials need to be in?

• • How can I organize my materials so my audience can easily find the material they’re looking for? (Unlike print, websites are not read top to bottom in consecutive order)

• Summaries: emphasize the problem and the solution you developed with summaries of the projects that your samples represent. Explain your role in the project and any particulars that highlight your contributions.

VQPR, LLC., CHATSWORTH, CA JUNIOR PUBLICIST & EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTJANUARY 2011 – PRESENThttp://www.vqpr.com/•VQPR helped me establish close working relationships with artists and management. I had the opportunity to attend all artists’ shows, events and in-studio sessions for various musicians and celebrities. •Provided comprehensive reports of progress/feedback •Requested media information (meet & greets, interviews, tickets, etc.). •Supplied concert & album reviews, broadcast footage to clients’ management companies.•Built and managed relationships with media outlets including editors, influential bloggers, message board posters/administrators and other decision-makers. •Maintained databases and media contact lists and distributed press kits, CDS and other promotional materials to publicize client tours and releases. Arranged phone-in/in-person interviews between artists & press outlets (digital and traditional).•Managed trending social communications via Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, etc. •Coordinated logistics with press and clients’ management prior to performances or interviews. Handled distribution of press passes, ticket giveaways and street-teams activities. •Implemented celebrity red carpets including Sons of Anarchy Boot Ride Campaign; responsible for event set-up.

 

ROCK AGAINST MS, CHATSWORTH, CA

PUBLICIST/PRODUCTION COORDINATORFEBRUARY 2013 – PRESENT•Arranged phone/in-person interviews between artists and press outlets for event promotion.•Coordinated media to cover event.•Oversaw the front-end of the house, ran the ticket booth and organized artist “Meet & Greet."

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INTERSCOPE RECORDS, SANTA MONICA, CAINTERN JANUARY 2013 – MAY 2013Largest American record label owned by Universal Music Group that focuses on rap, R&B, rock, and commercial pop artists. The label promotes artists to various publications and media channels while assembling press campaigns and tending to artists needs. Active roster of artists including Black Eyed Peas, Mary J. Blige, Lady Gaga, 50 Cent, No Doubt, Eminem, U2, Sting and The Rolling Stones. http://www.interscope.com/

MOTORMOUTHMEDIA, LOS ANGELES, CA INTERNNOVEMBER 2012 – FEBRUARY 2013A full-service boutique PR firm that specializes in cutting-edge music and pop culture accounts. The firm actively consults with both labels and artist management on marketing strategies and building brand awareness. Client representation include musicians, artists and festivals such as Placebo, Animal Collective, Beirut, Yeasayer, Red Bull Music Academy and FYF Fest. http://www.motormouthmedia.com/

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BIG HASSLE, LOS ANGELES, CA INTERN OCTOBER 2012 – MARCH 2013 Music industry's top contemporary and indie music publicity and marketing firm that provides promotion and strategic marketing campaigns for artists, musicians and music festivals such as Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Mumford and Sons, Kings Of Leon, Dropkick Murphey’s, Bonnaroo and Outside Lands Music Festival. http://bighassle.com/

MITCH SCHNEIDER ORGANIZATION (MSO), SHERMAN OAKS, CA INTERN (2012) & VOLUNTEERJUNE 2012 – PRESENTA leading entertainment publicity firm that represents major artists and music festivals including Aerosmith, The Smashing Pumpkins, Deadmau5, Coachella and Voodoo+ festivals. Clients cross all musical genres including pop, rock, electronic, dance, hip-hop and country. http://www.msopr.com/

MOTORMOUTHMEDIA, LOS ANGELES, CA INTERNNOVEMBER 2012 – FEBRUARY 2013http://www.motormouthmedia.com/ My role at Motormouthmedia was to: Distribute press materials digitally to all media outlets including editors, bloggers and decision-makers.Created press reports that include client research for distribution to record labels and management. Provided notes during events for inclusion in press releases. Managed media check-in at Red Bull Music Academy Culture Clash (Exchange Downtown, Los Angeles) for four well-respected collectives (SMOG, Dim Mak, Friends of Friends, and Jeffree’s). Special guest performances by George Clinton from Parliament-Funkadelic, DMX and B-Real of Cypress Hill.

FUR & FEATHER ANIMAL SANCTUARY, CHATSWORTH, CA BOARD MEMBER (2011) & VOLUNTEER JANUARY 11 – PRESENT501(c) non-profit organization dedicated to helping homeless and unwanted animals with medical care, facilitating adoption, fighting against animal cruelty and the rehabilitation of wildlife. http://www.furfeather.org/feather/

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References & Feedback Libby Coffey

Mitch Schneider Organization (MSO), Vice President14724 Ventura Blvd. STE 500Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Email: LCoffey@msopr.comPhone: 818.380.0400 x224

Libby oversaw my duties at Mitch Schneider Organization. She can speak to my ability of taking initiative, being dependable and conscientious. Cultivated a great relationship and a strong reputation with MSO; they trust me every year to help on-sight with the HARD Fest Event.

Nancy Sayle, VQPR, LLC., Owner/CEO

9206 Franklin StreetChatsworth, CA 91311

Email: oui-rock@vqpr.comPhone: 818.716.6670

As the individual I reported to for 3+ years at VQPR, LLC and Rock Against MS, Ms. Sayle can confirm I have established close working relationships with artists, management and the media as a Junior Publicist and Executive Assistant in the entertainment industry. Sayle confides in me to help her on various projects and can highlight my contributions.

Randy HendersonInterscope Geffen A&M Publicity, Executive Assistant to

VP of Publicity2220 Colorado Avenue

Santa Monica, CA 90404Email: Randy.henderson@umusic.com

Phone: 310.865.8019Randy was my supervisor at Interscope. He can attest to my both in-office and on-site experience participating for in-person interviews/drops, photo shoots and high-end special events.

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SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Social Media Expert - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, etc. Mac & PC Proficient Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Photoshop Wordpress HTML Outlook AdobeHootsuiteGoogle Applications - Google Docs, Google Forms, Google Site, Google Plus, Google Hangout) PR Marketing Tools - CisionPoint, Constant Contact, Contactology, etc. Online Ticketing Systems - Wantickets, Ticketfly