
EDUCATION
Sacred Heart University,
School of Communication, Media & the Arts
Fairfield, Connecticut
Expected August 2022
Manhattanville College
Purchase, New York
May 2020
Strategic Communication & Public Relations, Master of Arts
GPA: 3.9
Communication Studies, Bachelor of Arts
Sociology, Minor
English (Concentration in Creative & Professional Writing), Minor
Philosophy, Minor
GPA: 3.6
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Junior Associate
MaxEx Public Relations
Stamford, CT
June 2020 - Current
Alumni Relations Communications Intern
Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY
January 2020 - May 2020
Digital Innovations Team EdTech Assistant
Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY
August 2019 - May 2020
At MaxEx, Cristina's main role consists of managing social media accounts (Facebook & Instagram) for various clients. This includes creating original photo and video content, social media graphics, and promotional material. Within 4 months of account creation, Cristina reached over 1,000 Instagram followers organically for a new restaurant.
Cristina visits her clients on a monthly basis and takes high-quality photographs using a Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR camera. Additionally, Cristina designs engaging weekly newsletters for select clients using Constant Contact.
Check out some of Cristina's food photography here.
Total Clients:
ZA Pizza, Stratford, CT
Pacifico Restaurant, New Haven, CT
Villa Lulu, New Haven, CT
Madonia Restaurant & Bar, Stamford, CT
Tailgater's Bar & Grill, Milford, CT
(formerly Milford Sports Pub & Grill)
Club London Wine Bar, Stamford, CT
Landmark Beer Garden, Stamford, CT
Blackstones Grille, Southport, CT
Black Rock Social House, Bridgeport, CT
Select Photoshoots, Graphics & Newsletters:
Ponza Italian Kitchen, Norwalk, CT
Boca Oyster Bar, Bridgeport, CT
Boca Grille & Raw Bar, Fairfield, CT
Metro Kitchen & Bar, Fairfield, CT
Lugano Salumeria & Wine Bar, Greenwich, CT
Molto Mozzarella & Wine Bar, Fairfield, CT
Spiga, New Canaan, CT
Blackstones Grille, Southport, CT
Green & Tonic LLC Headquarters, Stamford, CT
RoadRunner Kitchen + Bar, Bridgeport, CT
Appetit Bistro, Norwalk, CT

Throughout Cristina's position as an Alumni Relations Communications Intern at Manhattanville College, Cristina was responsible for managing the Manhattanville Alumni reunion webpages, as well as their Facebook and Instagram accounts. Cristina designed promotional graphics in Canva to be posted on their social media pages. Cristina created a new social media plan, giving a more branded look to the Instagram account, along with designing a promotion plan for the 2020 Manhattanville College Reunion. Cristina's responsibilities also included interviewing Manhattanville Alumni on a weekly basis in order to write engaging Alumni Spotlight Articles.
Read some of Cristina's articles on her Writing Page.

As an EdTech Assistant for Manhattanville College's Digital Innovations Team, Cristina assisted Manhattanville College faculty, staff and students in the use of various programs (Blackboard, Digication, Office 365, etc.) during walk-in meetings, scheduled appointments and class demonstrations. Cristina also designed creative promotional material for on-campus events.





