Sydney Handler

Sydney Handler

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Events and PR/Marketing Manager at Empire Events Group, Inc.

  • Education

    • Quinnipiac University

      2022 - 2024
      Master of Science - MS Public Relations

      Graduated Summa Cum Laude

    • Quinnipiac University

      2020 - 2023
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Public Relations

      Activities and Societies: member of Communications Accelerated Dual-Degree Bachelor’s/Master’s (3+1) program | attended QU in LA Study Away program | School of Communications Ambassador | social media coordinator for Quinnipiac University School of Communications platforms | President for Peter C. Hereld House for Jewish Life | general member of PRSSA, AIGA, Community Action Project (CAP), Habitat for Humanity, and Relay For Life | participated in the School of Communications Career Mentorship Program Graduated Summa Cum LaudeMinors: Spanish and sociologySchool of Communications Overall Achievement AwardSchool of Communications Outstanding Achievement in Public Relations

  • Experience

    • All Day Learning Centers

      Jul 2019 - Jun 2020
      Teaching Assistant
    • Vector Marketing

      May 2020 - Jun 2020
      Social Media Marketing Specialist
    • Empire Events Group, Inc.

      May 2021 - Aug 2021
      Special Events Intern

      Researched sponsorship opportunities, procured auction items, created social media content, organized inventory, tracked payments & auction prizes, and assisted in event operations & logistics

    • NEW HAVEN LEON SISTER CITY PROJECT INC

      Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
      Climate Communications Coordinator

      Coordinated outreach and public education on climate change campaigns, including a rally that resulted in a turnout of more than 150 local residents, recruited members to be involved in advocacy and public education efforts by working closely with the Quinnipiac University Student’s for Environmental Action organization to increase involvement in the nonprofit’s efforts, and created content for social media, newsletters, and press releases

    • Hustle&Co.

      Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
      Public Relations Intern

      Created press clippings and tracked media coverage for client reporting, updated and maintained press lists across the H&C portfolio, conducted industry-related and competitor research, sourced reporters for broadcast and print/online publications, identified relevant influencers for H&C’s clients as needed, assisted with social media posts for the company Instagram, attended the biweekly all agency internal, weekly fashion internal, and all other virtual meetings as needed, and brainstormed ideas and helped with creative thinking. Show less

    • Empire Events Group, Inc.

      Apr 2022 - now
      Events and PR/Marketing Manager

      Responsible for researching sponsorship opportunities, procuring auction items, managing and creating content for social media, newsletters, and webpages, corresponding with clients and sponsors, tracking payments & auction prizes, overseeing aspects of event operations & logistics, and providing on site social media, registration, auction, and raffle management for events, including fundraising galas, awards shows, and private live-music events.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sydney Handler
      School of Communications Outstanding Achievement in Public Relations Dean Chris Roush May 2023 This award is presented to a graduating senior from the public relations program who has shown high academic achievement, made significant contributions to the program, campus life, and/or shown excellent leadership qualities on campus.
    • Awarded to Sydney Handler
      School of Communications Overall Achievement Award Dean Chris Roush May 2023 This award is presented to a graduating senior who has shown academic achievement, made significant contributions to the program, campus life, and/or have shown excellent leadership qualities on campus.
    • Awarded to Sydney Handler
      Fall 2021 Dean's List - Dec 2021
    • Awarded to Sydney Handler
      Spring 2021 Dean’s List - May 2021
    • Awarded to Sydney Handler
      All NJ Platinum Garden State Scholastic Press Association Dec 2020 The 2019-2020 Hillsborough High School Yearbook I designed and served as Editor in Chief for was awarded with the All NJ Platinum award in Garden State Scholastic Press Association's Annual Yearbook Contest/Critique.
    • Awarded to Sydney Handler
      Fall 2020 Dean’s List - Dec 2020
    • Awarded to Sydney Handler
      Gold Metalist Columbia Scholastic Press Association Dec 2020 The 2019-2020 Hillsborough High School Yearbook I designed and served as Editor in Chief for recieved the honor of a Gold Metalist in Columbia Scholastic Press Association's Scholastic Yearbook Critique.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Teacher's Assistant

      Issued by Temple Beth El Of Hillsborough on Sept 2018
      Temple Beth El Of HillsboroughAssociated with Sydney Handler
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Safe & Sound Hillsborough on Jun 2018
      Safe & Sound HillsboroughAssociated with Sydney Handler
    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by American Red Cross on Mar 2017
      American Red CrossAssociated with Sydney Handler