Monica Cerrato
Los Angeles, CA •-•-
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Recent graduate and ambitious young professional with robust education and experience in
content development, social media, administration, and project management.
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Communications: Strong written and verbal interpersonal and creative talents with passion
for developing high-quality content that educates, engages, and informs across print and
digital channels.
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Content Development: Well-rounded proficiency in content management systems, social
media, and news and feature articles. Expertise in creative, speech writing, journalism,
expository, organizational, and technical writing. Proficient with Google Suite, Microsoft
Office Suite, calendar systems, and relevant industry software applications.
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Project Oversight: Highly organized with combination of administrative, financial,
marketing and business expertise to guide project planning and execution. Effective leader
adept at coaching, mentoring, and problem-solving, and able to lead self-directed projects
to effectively meet objectives.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN, PASADENA, CA
Academic Programs Coordinator (2017 – 2018)
Support and collaborate with Humanities & Science Department chair and director, to include
administrative tasks, project oversight, and assisting students with academic-related activities,
to include writing tutoring.
Selected Contributions:
▪ Effectively coordinate special projects and initiatives that support and enhance student
engagement and outreach efforts within with high-volume department.
▪ Liaison among professors and department director to facilitate communications, and curate
records for instructors and student employees.
▪ Oversee and disseminate course material and collateral, and organize meetings and
appointments for department heads.
NEW YORK CITY MAYOR’S OFFICE — COMMISSION ON GENDER EQUITY, NEW YORK CITY, NY
Research Intern (2016 – 2017)
Developed and executed print and digital collateral, collaborated with information
management, drafting and proofing documents, and effectively performing assigned
administrative tasks. Acquired skills in writing speeches, policy press releases, and editing
commission website.
Selected Contributions:
▪ Created PowerPoint presentations for strategic reports, and collected gender-informed data
utilized in crafting policy recommendations.
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▪ Drafted talking points for presentations and media relations, and managed website, to
include news articles, calendar updates, and report summaries.
LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE WRITING CENTER, QUEENS, NY
Writing Tutor (2015 – 2016)
▪ Assisted undergraduate students with research and study strategies and crafting
compelling, error-free projects and articles. Advised students on techniques and tactics for
composing theses and essays, and supported students in using digital library for research
projects.
Selected Contributions:
▪ Instructed English as Second Language students in proper use of English syntax and grammar
in writing compositions.
▪ Taught Modern Language Association and American Psychological Association research paper
formatting and best practices.
SLOPE SUDS SALON AND SPA, BROOKLYN, NY
Front Desk Coordinator (2012 – 2015)
Direct administrative tasks related to customer relations and office management for fast-paced
hair salon, to include verbal and written communications, booking appointments, and greeting
customers.
Selected Contributions:
▪ Managed and executed advertising and marketing initiatives to increase customer base and
enhance client satisfaction.
▪ Coordinated schedules for stylists and organized workshops for stylist apprentices, and
gained knowledge of beauty industry terminology and procedures.
EDUCATIONAL
BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Arts, English • ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, TEMPE, AZ, 2019
Associate of Liberal Arts, Writing & Literature • LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, QUEENS, NY 2015
