Summary
I am a Public Relations Professional who loves to do outreach and public speaking. I am a creative thinker and I love to come up with new ideas and content. I love helping others and making a difference in every way I can.
Public Relations Specialist · Marketing Specialist · Communications Specialist · Recruiter · Outreach Coordinator
OnAir Post: Maria Fruchterman
News
onAir Networks Communications – September 10, 2025
About
Experience
ADVANCE Student Ambassador
George Mason University · Part-time
Aug 2024 – May 2025 · 10 mos
United States · On-site
I helped write a newsletter for ADVANCE students, I helped plan events and helped to organize items for ADVANCE students. I answered approximately 10 discussion board questions a week for students wanting to transfer from Community Colleges to George Mason University.
Head Recruitment Officer
Mason Maniaks at GMU
Feb 2024 – Oct 2024
Fairfax County, Virginia, United States · On-site
Work with the Street Team to bring students into the Maniaks, and help to increase the number of active members in the student section. Develop relationships with on campus organizations and student clubs/organizations on bringing members on board. Work with the engagement coordinator on this. Develop recruitment strategies and goals. Interview student athletes.
- Led recruitment efforts to increase the number of students joining Mason Maniaks resulting in 1,000+ new members
- Developed a social media campaign to increase awareness of various campus departments and organizations, leading to more defined recruitment strategies and goals
Sales Associate
Feb 2024-Sep 2024
Lather, Fairfax, VA
- Helped customers find what they need and hosted pamper parties
- Helped gain new loyalty customers each shift
Marketing and Communications Intern
June 2024 – Aug 2024
Goodwin Living, Alexandria, VA
- Created 15 social media posts using Canva and Hootsuite for the company’s Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook resulting in increased visibility
- Improved digital skills while promoting Goodwin Livings culture
- Established interpersonal connections with the older adults at Goodwin Living, including a personal mentor
Undergraduate Student Assistant
Office Of Admissions at GMU, Fairfax, VA
Summer 2023
- Assisted admission counselors through sorting and implementing over 6,000 student transcripts into Microsoft Office products such as Microsoft Word and Excel
- Organized materials that were used for up to 24 summer orientation sessions, aiding in marketing strategies and development for the University (GMU)
Education
B.A. Communication Studies, concentration in Public Relations, George Mason University
Associates in Communications and Liberal Arts, Northern Virginia Community College
Skills
Hootsuite
Canva
Writing
ADVANCE Student Ambassador at George Mason University
Project Planning
ADVANCE Student Ambassador at George Mason University
Web Content Writing
Marketing and Communications Intern at Goodwin Living
Graphic Design
Marketing and Communications Intern at Goodwin Living
Content Marketing
2 experiences across George Mason University Athletics and 1 other company
Community Engagement
Head of Recruitment at George Mason University Athletics
Event Planning
ADVANCE Student Ambassador at George Mason University
Organization Skills
2 experiences across George Mason University and 1 other company
Media Design
Head of Recruitment at George Mason University Athletics
Microsoft Teams
Undergraduate Student Assistant, Office of Admissions at George Mason University
Customer Support
2 experiences across LATHER and 1 other company
Social Media Marketing
2 experiences across George Mason University Athletics and 1 other company
Public Speaking
ADVANCE Student Ambassador at George Mason University
Spanish
Microsoft Word
Interpersonal Skills
Sales Associate at LATHER
Microsoft Excel
Recruiting
3 experiences across George Mason University and 1 other company
Honors & Awards
Deans List, Presidential Scholar
Contact
Email: OnAir Member
Zipcode: 22003
Web Links
onAir Projects
Under development
LinkedIn Posts
Izaak Walton PR Campaign
I am excited to share that my PR campaigns team from last semester won the Excellence in PR Campaign Development award. I would like to thank Barbara Burfeind for being an excellent Professor and helping us to promote the Izaak Walton League effectively!
Interview with Hailey
I had the amazing opportunity to interview fellow COMMs major Hailey Bangerezako about her experience as a cheerleader and student at Mason for my COMM 434 Interviewing class. It was so interesting to hear what she had to say.
ADVANCE Presentation
I had the opportunity to share my personal portfolio with the ADVANCE team. The coaches who I work with were able to see how much working as a Student Ambassador for the ADVANCE program has helped me to learn and grow in my communication skills!
Portfolio – ADVANCE Student Ambassador
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