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E-mail: mollysegall@gmail.com 

Tel: 608-852-7369

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollywsegall

   

 

Activities

 

Student Retail Association (SRA)

UW-Madison, Madison, WI                                                                                         Sept 2010 - May 2013

PR and Events Co-Chair, Gold Member, Member Mentor                         

  •        Actively participated and planned events and activities that produced an increased involvement of SRA students.

                             

                                                                                                                                                          

One Laptop Per Child (OLPC)

Madison, WI                                                                                                                   Sept 2011 - May 2013

Vice President                                                                                                   

  •        Taught underprivileged youth basic math and computer skills that helped prepare them for the future.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

American Eagle Outfitters 360° Music Marketing Case Competition                

National                                                                                                                          Sept 2011 - Jan 2012

 National Finalist                                                                                        

  •        Top third finalist in nationwide American Eagle Marketing Case competition out of 50 teams from 12   universities.

 

  •        Created comprehensive “360° music strategy” aimed at 20-year old college students.

 

  •        Presented campaign strategy to CEO and Executive team of AEO at Corporate headquarters.

Work experience

Brew Media Relations

San Francisco, CA                                                                                                          Dec 2016 - Present

Account Executive

  • Past/present clients include: Oracle, NetSuite, Samsung Global Innovation Center, about.me, WordPress, eero, Notarize, SecurityScorecard

Brew Media Relations

San Francisco, CA                                                                                                          March 2016 - Dec 2016

Assistant Account Executive

Brew Media Relations

San Francisco, CA                                                                                                         May 2015 - March 2016

Account Coordinator

SutherlandGold Group

San Francisco, CA                                                                                                          Jan 2015 - April 2015

Public Relations Intern

  • Pitched journalists and bloggers on behalf of clients.

 

  • Researched trends, editorial calendars, speaking and awards opportunities.

  • Clients included: Goldbely, Gigwalk, HealthTap, Le Tote, Timeful, Udemy, Farmer's Business Network.

SHIFT Communications

New York, NY                                                                                                                  Sept 2014 - Nov 2014

Fall Public Relations Intern

  • Pitched journalists and bloggers on behalf of B2B and consumer clients.

  • Researched trends, editorial calendars, speaking and awards opportunities.

  • Created and updated media lists, briefing documents and coverage trackers using Gorkana and SocMetrics.

  • Monitored and reported daily media news for clients.

  • Composed SWOT analyses and audits for new business clients.

  • Attended events, including Engage NYC, representing SHIFT.

  • Clients included: H&R Block, Lionel Trains, Teads, Romio.

Oscar Mayer

Nationwide                                                                                                                     June 2013 - June 2014

Wienermobile Spokesperson and Brand Ambassador

  • Brand Ambassador of Oscar Mayer, a $3.3 billion brand of Kraft Foods.

  • Drove the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile through 29 states as part of Oscar Mayer's largest marketing campaign.

  • Wrote press releases and interviewed as a company spokesperson with radio, print, television, and online media resulting in over 140 media hits.

  • Planned and executed nationwide promotional events ranging from retail stores to philanthropic events to increase revenue and brand awareness.

  • Interacted with over 2,000 consumers per week.

  • Communicated consumer information and personal insight back to corporate headquarters resulting in more effective targeting marketing strategies.

  • Composed blog posts, developed content for Oscar Mayer's Twitter and  started Oscar Mayer’s Instagram, which increased social media presence.

  • One of 12 Hotdoggers selected out of 1,500 applicants to represent Oscar Mayer for one year.               

Century 21 Department Stores

New York, NY                                                                                                                 June 2012 - Aug 2012

Summer Buying Intern                                                             

  • Worked directly with Men's Furnishings buyer and Senior buyer.

  • Selected merchandise with the buyer, went to market, entered/approved orders and re-orders.

  • Allocated merchandise from the Distribution Center to other store locations.

  • Balanced the store’s operational needs with maximization of every selling opportunity.

  • Maintained and managed an in-stock, effectively merchandised environment resulting in profitable sales.

 

  • Visited many locations to oversee that floor plans and directions were followed.

 

  • Created order reports and spread sheets from reports to organize data to assist buyer with critical decisions.

  • Initiated price changes, markdowns, merchandising, floor moves, and return to vendors.

  • Trained to use Escalate Merchandising Software as well as Inventory Optimization Software.

Chadbourne Residential College

Madison, WI                                                                                                                   Aug 2010 - May 2011

Events Co-Chair                                                                            

  • Managed a budget of over $100,000 spent offering a wide variety of activities and events to over 700 students resulting in enhancement of community participation.

 

 

Skills
  • Spanish Proficiency

  • Public Speaking

  • Event Planning

  • Social Media

  • Pitching Media

  • Merchandising

  • CisionPoint

  • SocMetrics

  • Gorkana

  • Microsoft Excel

  • Word

  • PowerPoint

  • Outlook

  • Escalate Merchandising Software

  • Magento Website Platform

  • Bronto Email Marketing

  • WordPress

  • Wix

2010 - present

2010 - present

Education

 

University of Wisconsin - Madison                            

Madison, WI                                                                                             May 2013

Bachelor of Science – Consumer Science - Retail      

 
  •        I graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in Consumer Science - Retail from the School of Human Ecology.

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