Valerie Calandrino

Bellmore, New York

(516) 491-2225 valcalandrino@gmail.com

Education
Baruch College/CUNY, Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, 6/2018 New York
o Corporate Communications Major, Law & Policy Minor - GPA: 3.1/4.0
Coursework: Advertising & Marketing Communications, Executive Communications,
Managerial Communications, Principles of Public Relations, Public Relations
Campaigns, Marketing Foundations
Experience
Costellos Ace Hardware - Deer Park, NY May 2016-Present
o Digital Marketing Coordinator
Assist in all aspects of marketing department
Plan, create, and execute all social and digital media plans
Manage annual social media advertising budget of $24,000
Responsible for updating and monitoring all corporate social media channels, including
but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Blogs, Twitter, and YouTube
Stay on top of newest Social Media trends in order to keep our brand current
Answer and manage social media questions from customers; private message and/or
comments
Maintain and update company website
Organize and plan events, as well as assist in the execution of events
Communicate marketing plans to all members of the company
Communicate with team on a daily basis to maintain awareness of key marketing
campaigns and participate in departmental and other company meetings
Continuously refine and define companys social media marketing process
Assist department in proof reading
Manage and compose employee newsletter
Perform other duties as assigned on an as-needed basis
Costellos Ace Hardware Bellmore, NY 2011/2016
o Customer Service Representative
Responsible for auditing drawers for correct denominations
Enter information into computer regarding sales and customer tracking
Help customers locate products
Responsible for maintaining safe
Processing customer returns and exchanges
Nassau Community College Garden City, NY August 2014
o Student Orientation Leader
Led tours for incoming freshmen
Provided information and guidance regarding college success
Technical Skills
Proficient in Word, Power Point, Excel, Publisher.
Interests
DIY projects, Design, Travel, Photography, Social Media.