Media/Journalism/Sports
Email: gracebonoma()gmail.com
Twitter: @gbonoma
LinkedIn: Grace Bonoma
EDUCATION
Saint Louis University-College of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Concentration in Journalism and New Media Studies
Minor in Sports Business
3.7/4.0 Cumulative
Saint Louis University Divison I Volleyball Student-Athlete 2010-2013
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15th player in SLU history to reach 1,000 career digs October 19, 2012
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Marcia E. Hamilton Classic All-Tournament Team September 15, 2012
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Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Week November 14, 2011
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Atlantic 10 Commissioners Honor Roll (3.5 GPA or higher) 2010-2014
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Billiken Scholar (3.0 GPA or higher) 2010-2014
SKILLS
FINAL CUT PRO
INDESIGN
IMOVIE
PHOTOSHOP
MICROSOFT OFFICE
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT
BLOG MANAGEMENT
WEBSITE PRODUCTION
WORK EXPERIENCE
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
September 2013 - Current
Marketing and Public Relations Intern
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Assist Northwestern Mutual in recruitment of students for financial representative positions.
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Coordinate campus presentations for Saint Louis University greek life, business organizations, and athletics.
CARDINALS CARE
January 2013 - May 2013
Intern: Social Media Coordinator
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One of five Communication Department students selected to write, shoot, and edit multimedia projects for use on the Busch Stadium scoreboard, live broadcast television, and the St. Louis Cardinals website.
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Created class Twitter, Flickr, and blog accounts featured on the St. Louis Cardinals website.
ISABELLI MEDIA RELATIONS
June 2013 - August 2013
Account Coordinator
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Drafted press releases for high-end Chicago restaurant and hospitality clients.
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Monitored and recorded media traffic for all Isabelli Media Relations clients.
CAREER ATHLETES
January 2013 - May 2013
Intern
Only campus representative selected to work for Career Athletes, a site for job recruitment in partnership with hundreds of athletic departments and Fortune 500 companies.
Worked to educate athletic administration, coaches, and current & alumni athletes on networking and using Career Athletes.
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
September 2013 - Current
Student-Athlete Tutor
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Build personal relationships with student-athletes on a weekly basis in the study of History, English, Theology, and Communication courses. Saint Louis University
News Columnist
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Responsible for weekly articles on the women’s volleyball team contributing weekend recaps and player profiles.
LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATION
NCAA APPLE CONFERENCE
January 25-27, 2013
Student-Athlete Mentorship Panel
Nominated to speak at the NCAA APPLE Conference on behalf of Saint Louis University regarding the merit of the ResponsiBilliken program made possible through the NCAA Choices Grant. The ResponsiBilliken program is a peer resource for student-athletes dealing with issues related to sexual assault, substance abuse, and overall well being.
SAAC (STUDENT ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE)
2011 - Current
Executive Board: Public Relations Committee
Responsible for marketing efforts and coordination of special events in the athletic department. Certified Peer Educator committed to helping individuals become successful in all areas including academics, athletics, and personal growth.
2010 - present
2010 - present