Robert Angarone
roangarone@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/robertangarone/
Education
Drew University, Madison NJ
B.A. Media & Communications; Minors in Italian & Art
(Aug 2020–May 2024)
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa; Summa Cum Laude
Immersive Experiences: Media Industries New York Semester ; Italian Language and Culture: Orvieto, Italy
Achievements
- Programmed a food tour across 13 residence halls, coordinating orders from 10 local restaurants (Drew RHA)
- Initiated “Midnight Scream” tradition for the end of each semester at Drew University (Drew RHA)
- Coordinated annual educational programming about developing a healthy relationship with marijuana as well as discriminatory practices that negatively impact minority communities (Drew Student Activities)
- Created a public events photography archive for students to download their pictures (Drew Student Activities)
- Grew @drewstuact on Instagram by 500 followers over the course of 3 years (Drew Student Activities)
Skills
- Developing a strong understanding of projects by asking pertinent questions through proper channels
- Planning event logistics and setting up venues to achieve maximum efficiency and safety
- Identifying patterns across past events to increase consistency and engagement for future programs
- Maintaining a positive and supportive demeanor in high-pressure situations
- Serving as a dependable resource and contact point for others both internally and externally
- Creating organized budgets, calendars, and plans that can be easily expressed to coworkers
Technical Skills: Mazevo, Photography, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Lightroom Classic, WordPress, Canva, Hootsuite, Trello, Google Suite, Google Calendar, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Language: English (Native), Italian (Intermediate)
Additional Skills: Community Engagement, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Copywriting, Event Marketing, Event Coordination, Event Management, Event Set Up, Vendor Relations, Customer Service
Work Experience
Community Advisor, Drew University Residence Life, Mar 2023-May 2024
- Oversaw over 50 residents in an independent single-dorm residential hall, ensuring their health, safety, and happiness on campus by engaging in one-on-one conversations with them and coordinating bi-weekly community builders
- Communicated pertinent information regarding facilities work, closing procedures, and programs on campus over email and text chains to residents
- Partnered with Community Advisors in the residential complex to host 3 complex-wide events each semester that promote community and educate residents
- Designed advertisements for Residence Life events, Community Advisor applications, and general announcements
Marketing Team Lead, Drew University Student Activities, Aug 2021-May 2024
- Designed flyers for campus wide events and produce video marketing to grow online community
- Managed Student Activities social media, posting advertisements and photography
- Organized tabling sessions each week to advertise Drew Night Life events
- Maintained Student Engagement Monthly and Semester Calendars for campus marketing
- Took, edited, and organized photos and videos at events to share with students
Retail and Attractions Supervisor, Great Wolf Lodge Hospitality Internship Program, May 2023-Aug 2023
- Trained in a line level position for 2 weeks, learning 9 different Retail and Attractions positions before becoming a supervisor to gain an understanding of the department’s culture and needs
- Supported the Retail and Attractions pack each shift by making rounds throughout the areas and maintaining stock, overseeing breaks, and handling financial transactions
- Connected with guests at the register, on the floor, and in hallways to ensure that they are having an enjoyable stay and handled guest opportunities to solve any issues that occur
- Collaborated with other interns to establish a quarterly newsletter for the Poconos pack, leading in the design and formatting aspect of the newsletter
Writing Fellow, Drew University Peer Academic Coaching, Aug 2023-Dec 2023
- Supported students in the first-year Writing Seminar “Apocalyptic Narratives: Race Gender and Sexuality at the End of the World”
- Held office hours to help students develop their writing skills as they wrote their first, second, and final drafts of essays, focusing on thesis statements, topic sentences, and flow
- Served as a writing aide at two Days of Writing, running 30 minute revision workshops with students from my own as well as other Writing Seminars
- Presented biweekly workshops to students about various writing and other academic techniques, including quoting, citations, and presentations
Orientation Leader, Drew University Admissions, May 2021-May 2023
- Introduced first-year students to Drew and help forge bonds between them through leading activities and tours
- Spoke on panels to new and prospective students about my experiences at Drew
- Was a continued resource for students, giving advice or resources for what they may need
- Member of the Street Team, the marketing team that creates posts for the Admissions social media
Vice President, Drew University Residence Hall Association (RHA), Jan 2022-Jan 2023
- Planned and executed large scale monthly events for an average of 300 students per event, including annual programs such as Midnight Scream, Pi Your RA Day (3/14), and Progressive Snack Night
- Managed a budget of up to $4,000 for each event, coordinating vendors, food from local restaurants, and purchases
- Delivered key information regarding events to Business Manager for effective advertising
- Organized an inventory of all Residence Hall amenities to share issues within each residence hall
Student Program Coordinator, Drew Night Life – Drew University, Jul 2021-May 2022
- Executed weekly campus-wide events each week to engage the Drew University student body in the community
- Conceptualized and coordinated two Friday night programs each semester, managing a budget of $2,000 for each program to accommodate up to 200 students
- Managed all aspects of events, including check-in tables, coat checks, line placement, venue setup, and guest relations
- Corresponded and built relationships with vendors to ensure great service for students
- Scheduled event staff for weekly events with fellow coordinators
Event Staff, Drew Night Life – Drew University, Jan 2021-May 2021
- Engaged students at Drew University with the community by setting up and assisting with the overseeing of events on campus and zoom
- Prepared for events by writing short biographies and stuffing bags
- Promoted events to the student body through creating posts on social media platforms and raffling off prizes
