Valerie Calderon
Professional Experience
Communications Project Assistant
Ledge Light Health District - Groton(Full-time - 14 months)
- Designs brochures, fliers, posters and other marketing materials.
- Creates messaging for advertising and marketing initiatives.
- Writes and edits communication materials, including press releases and annual report.
- Builds relationships with local media.
- Assists in the preparation of company events.
- Updates company website and social media pages.
- Works to deadline.
Communication Intern
ESPN - Bristol(May 2008 - August 2008)
- Responsible for writing and editing press releases.
- Pitched story ideas to media outlets.
- Handled viewer response – inquiries, comments and concerns via phone and email.
- Developed market specific television highlights for media.
Communication and Marketing Intern
University of Connecticut School of Nursing - Storrs(Cooperative Education Work - August 2007 - June 2009)
- Responsible for writing and editing communication materials, including press releases and publications.
- Assisted in preparation of events.
