OLIVIA BOROWIAK
Phone:- | Email:-| LinkedIn: olivia-borowiak
EDUCATION
NYU Summer Publishing Institute, New York, NY
• Four-week course on all aspects of book, magazine, and digital media publishing
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
• MA Creative Writing and Publishing | 4.0/4.0 GPA
• BA Writing and Rhetoric | Minor in Creative Writing | 3.9/4.0 GPA
June 2024
June 2024
November 2022
COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE
Together In Witness, Washington, D. C. (Remote, Part-Time)
September 2024 – Present
Publicity and Marketing Manager
• Support publicity outreach, digital marketing, and general communication for first time author
Pelumi Olatinpo and his collection, Poeta, by pitching to media outlets and facilitating mailings
• Build media lists via research and track publicity efforts using spreadsheets and database
management systems of upwards of 1,200 contacts
• Manage the press Instagram account by developing flyers and social media posts using Canva
• Conducted a manuscript appraisal for Olatinpo’s upcoming second poetry collection
Big Shoulders Books, Chicago, IL
September – November 2023
Publicity Intern
• Created press release for Chicago Mosaic
• Compiled a media outreach list for digital and social media outlets, successfully pitching to outlets
• Developed branded content on Instagram using Canva and SEO-driven strategies
Active Transportation Alliance, Chicago, IL
June – September 2023
Communications Intern
• Executed a promotional social media campaign on X/Twitter for Bike the Drive, boosting
engagement to over 16,500 participants
• Wrote and edited content for the nonprofit’s blog by conducting research and interviews with
nonprofit leaders to build community, partnerships, and a brand story
Huntington Learning Center, Oswego, IL
November 2024– Present
Teacher
• Provide instructional support to students for ACT/SAT exam prep and English, Reading, Writing
• Document progress for each student to communicate growth internally and externally
ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS
DePaul University Athletic Honors, Chicago, IL
2019 – 2024
NCAA Division I Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field
• Team Captain (2021 – 2024), serving as liaison between team members and coaching staff
• Received Female Athlete of the Year (2023) & Most Outstanding Performer awards -)
SKILLS
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Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Mailchimp, SEO, Canva
Content Creation: Copywriting, Copyediting, Branded Content, Social Media, Writing, Design
Editorial Skills: Grammar, Chicago Manual of Style, Fact-checking, Proofreading, Collaboration
