NameSamantha Barretto
Job TitleMarketing Intern
OrganizationDanebank Anglican School for Girls
Member Since27 Sep 2012
Areas of ExpertiseEmail Marketing, Social Media, Online PR

About Me

Danebank an Anglican School for Girls – Marketing Intern (Feb 2012 ongoing)

·         Personally contacted to return to my former high school to provide assistance within the marketing and communications department

·         Developing marketing strategies for the Danebank Old Girls Association through social media sites to enhance appeal and promote interactive connections for the school’s alumni

·         Designing marketing campaigns using journalism, event management and PR skills

Danebank an Anglican School for Girls – Debating Coach (March 2010 ongoing)

·         Invited to return to the school as a Debating coach

·         Mentoring students (years 7 – 12) about debating concepts and strategies and preparing them for team competitions with other private schools

TV1 and SciFi Channel – Marketing Intern (Jan 2012 to Feb 2012)

·         Completed a 150 hour internship within the Marketing Department as a required component of my university degree

·         Worked in event management, advertising,  promotion and e-marketing

·         Applied university concepts and gained valuable practical experience about communication, marketing and PR and professionalism within a high energy workplace

Myer, Hurstville – Christmas Casual (Dec 2011 to Jan 2012)

·         Provided customer service to a demographically diverse customer base

·         Acquired a greater appreciation of customer service, security, and professionalism decorum

Cotton on Group, Miranda – Christmas Casual (Dec 2011 to Jan 2012)

  • Expressed my vibrant personality whilst providing sales assistance to young adults
  • Undertook clothing recovery, stock takes and register transactions

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Marketing & Public Relations – University of Notre Dame - expected completion November 2012 (refer to the Attachment for subject results)

Higher School Certificate 2009 – HSC High Achiever ATAR 92.9 – Danebank Anglican School for Girls, with Band 6 results in Legal Studies, Business Studies & English; Band 5 in Mathematics & Economics