Leah Rankin

Executive Concert Office Assistant

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Buffalo, New York, United States

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About me
Music Publicist | Cellist | Founder of Batcello PR
Education
- Eastman School of Music
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  Certificate Ethnomusicology
- S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University
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  M.A. Arts Journalism
- University of Rochester
  2006 - 2010
  B.A. Music Performance, English, Ethnomusicology
  Activities and Societies: Founder of UR Celtic Club, Rochester chapter Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, Golden Key International Honor Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Member and dancer in Eastman Gamelan Ensemble, Principal cellist UR Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Ensembles, Eastman Student Symphony Orchestra Worked as Executive Concert Office Assistant in UR Music Department, Winner 2010 Concerto Competition, Youth Orchestra Scholarship, Edith Keyes Harris Scholarship
- S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University
  2010 - 2011
  M.A. Arts Journalism
  Activities and Societies: Campus Chamber groups, teach private cello lessons, Newshouse website contributing writer Recipient of 2010 Donald Vinik Fellowship
- S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University
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  M.A. Arts Journalism
Experience
- University of Rochester
  Sept 2007 - Sept 2010
  Executive Concert Office Assistant
  · Created and designed event programs, logos and advertisements for over 50 events· Organized, coordinated, publicized, and networked for performance events· Maintained communications throughout department among department chairs, ensembles, students and alumni· Interacted with fellow students to organize ensembles and concerts
- Buffalo Spree
  May 2009 - Aug 2009
  Editorial Intern
  · Worked as guest editor of annual Performing Arts Guide· Published articles in Spree magazine, Forever Young newspaper and Spree website that appeared in monthly issues from June to November· Worked closely with editors to polish writing, editing and fact checking skills· Interviewed local performing artists and community members
- Newshouse
  Jun 2010 - May 2011
  Newshouse website contributing writer
  · Contributed arts-related articles to Muse House and Otto-Tune blogs· Photographed events to complement articles on website
- Arts Writer
  May 2011 - May 2011
  The Post and Courier
  · Reported on classical music events for the local daily newspaper and website during the 2011 International Spoleto Festival USA· Produced reviews, features, previews and critical essays for events including the Bank of America Chamber Music Series and the North American opera premier of "Emilie" by Kaija Saariaho· Worked with editors to complete work on deadline, follow fast-paced story budget, initiate story ideas, and share articles and events through social networks· Shot photos and videos to supplement written articles online Show less
- Chautauquan Daily
  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
  Staff Writer
  Recipient of the Ernest Cawcroft Journalism Fellowship for Summer 2011.
- Shuman Associates, Inc.
  May 2012 - Apr 2014
  Publicist
- Self Employed
  May 2012 - now
  Freelance Cellist
  Freelance cellist with experience in live performance recently including Carnegie Hall, Rockwood Music Hall, Broadway, and Jimmy Kimmel Live! and studio recording experience at SIR Studios, Big Orange Sheep, and Studios at Linden Oaks. Featured guest artist on over 10 albums and EPs in genres including Irish trad, singer/songwriter, folk, pop, and rock.
- Carnegie Hall
  May 2014 - Oct 2021
  Public Relations Manager
  PR professional specializing in unique and innovative music industry relationships that have resulted in major feature story placements in top-tier media outlets, and viral videos with upwards of 6M views.
- National Tartan Day New York Committee
  Jan 2021 - now
  Communications Director
  Head all major publicity, marketing, and social media campaigns across NYCTW's accounts while cultivating the largest online audience for the organization to date with a 50% increase in engagement.
- Morahan Arts and Media
  May 2022 - now
  Public Relations Specialist
- Batcello PR
  Nov 2022 - now
  Founder
Licenses & Certifications
- CPR & AED
  RegionalEmergency Medical Services Council of NYC, Inc.
  Apr 2021
- Zumba Instructor
  Zumba
  Oct 2012
- 305 Fitness Certified Instructor
  305 Fitness
  May 2020
- ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification
  American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness)
  Apr 2017
- Strong Nation Instructor
  Zumba
  Sept 2016
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Leah Rankin
  Ernest Cawcroft Journalism Fellowship - May 2011
- Awarded to Leah Rankin
  Donald Vinik Fellowship for Arts Journalism - Nov 2010