Francesca Cicconetti

Experience

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  UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO HOSPITALS

  Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Conduct literature searches and create literature reviews for doctors and research teams working in the family medicine department. Explore medical journals for relevant information and prior studies to relay to current studies at the University. Edit journal submissions for research teams and doctors. Craft and reply to emails.

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  James Korenchen Public Relations

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Intern

  Assist with writing press releases for various Hyatt properties across the U.S. and distributing them to media contacts and outlets. Build relations with local and national media groups and generate new contacts and coverage for clients. Create and distribute calendar listings for client events. Compile monthly media coverage into reports for clients using the Critical Mention platform.

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  UNM Daily Lobo

  Jun 2023 - May 2024

  Pitch and write articles for the University newspaper, specifically sports. Assist in the editing process. Conduct interviews and research for stories and coordinate with photographers. Routinely worked on a tight deadline and turnaround. Periodically photograph for stories when needed. Have experience working in a press box during a game. Primarily wrote for volleyball, football, and feature pieces on athletes and coaches. Covered the dismissal of Head Football Coach Danny Gonzales and the rebuild of the program including transfer portal athletes. Show less

  • Beat Reporter (Sports)

    Oct 2023 - May 2024

  • Freelance Reporter

    Jun 2023 - Oct 2023
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  Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center

  Oct 2023 - May 2024

  Safety Strategic Communication Specialist

  Assist with projects and strategic campaign development. Manage directorate SharePoint site. Oversee test director’s calendars. Schedule and plan meetings and presentations. Review IRB forms, and test submissions. Update emergency contact information for test sites across the U.S. and international test locations. Write, design, and distribute the directorate’s quarterly newsletter – main point of contact for the publication. Newsletter was distributed throughout AFOTEC, all Air Force safety units, and to the Air Force Chief of Safety at the Pentagon. Was assigned a capstone project with an end goal of changing the perception of safety Air Force wide. Show less

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  New Mexico Ice Wolves

  Apr 2024 - now

  Director of Marketing, Communications & Game Operations

  Maintain internal and external communications, write and distribute press releases, create and execute marketing plans and communications campaigns to promote the organization’s identity. Serve as main media contact for the team. Manage social media accounts for the NAHL and NA3HL teams. Use Adobe Creative Suite and Canva to create original, strategic graphics and videos. Assist in community outreach efforts and coordinate team appearances and volunteer work. Create, execute and manage seasonal promotional calendar and game day promotions in conjunction with community partners and league wide initiatives. Produce media guides and programs for every home game. Manage game operations from start to finish, including in-arena elements and on-ice activities. Oversee and manage game day staff including marketing and media interns. Show less