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 Aug 2024 – May 2025
George Mason University (GMU), Fairfax, VA
● Answered approximately 10 student discussion boards a week for Northern Virginia Community College students, resulting in a higher transfer rate to GMU
● Wrote monthly newsletters for students in the ADVANCE program, a collaborative initiative between Virginia’s community colleges and GMU designed to enhance the transfer experience
● Spoke at a Student Panel for approximately 300 new students in the ADVANCE program, including addressing students’ questions and concerns
Head Recruitment Officer Feb 2024 – Oct 2024
Mason Maniaks at GMU, Fairfax, VA
● 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 Summer 2023
Office Of Admissions at GMU, Fairfax, VA
● 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
Web Content Writing, Content Marketing, Public Speaking, Microsoft, Canva, Hootsuite, Writing, Spanish
Honors & Awards
Deans List, Presidential Scholar
Contact
Email: OnAir Member
Zipcode: 22003
Web Links
onAir Projects
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New Business Card
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Posts
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GMU ADVANCE Project
Briefing to coaches
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