Elle Simonsen
Brand Comms Experience in CPG, Spirits, Tech, AI | Strategic Communications Student | Texas Christian University, Bob Schieffer College of Communication | College of Fine Arts
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LinkedIn:
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Experience
June 2025 – August 2025
June 2024 – June 2025
July 2023 – August 2023
Raptor Communications — Brand Communications Intern
San Francisco, CA & Remote
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Conducted research and analysis of brand coverage for clients and competitors using Muck Rack
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Built media lists for Guy Fieri appearance and Oaklore whiskey launch
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Identified new media contacts and influencers across industry publications
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Drafted media alerts and pitch letters for new product launches and celebrity events
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Contributed ideas during brainstorms, especially for PR tactics targeting younger legal-drinking-age consumers
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Participated in weekly client calls and internal team meetings
Teens Teach Technology Silicon Valley — Social Media Manager
Los Altos, CA & Remote
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Developed, launched and curated the organization’s Instagram presence
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Created educational content with teen volunteers to support senior citizen clients
Authentic Artists AI — Communications Intern
Los Angeles, CA & Remote
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Monitored AI/music trend news and competitor announcements across social channels
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Analyzed earned media and message pull-through across campaigns
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Conducted competitor earned media and coverage analysis
May 2021 – January 2023
TeensVolunteer.org — Social Media Coordinator
Remote
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Created social content encouraging teen volunteering
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Increased Instagram followers by 34%
Employment, Memberships, Extracurriculars
November 2025 -- Present
August 2025 -- Present
June – July 2025
Director of Public Relations, Delta Gamma Sorority
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Develop and manage all promotional efforts including content, social media, branding and recruitment marketing
Member, Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
Stanford Women’s Soccer Camp — Coach & Camp Counselor, Stanford, CA
Skills
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, ChatGPT, Muck Rack