RESUME

HELLO THERE!

My name is Ranya Russo and I am a Magna Cum Laude Communication Design and Spanish double major graduate from Elon University. Most recently, I occupied the role of Public Relations Associate at Blue Engine strengthening and growing my consumer relations skills through press materials, influencer/media outreach, coverage reporting, and more. With the ability to design and market, I am a multi-leveled communications professional.

At the heart of my goals, is the belief that design goes beyond aesthetics and rather tells a story and evokes powerful emotions whether that be through strictly communication design or public relations.  I have a passion for representing my creativity through graphic design as well photography, writing, marketing, UX/UI, and more! Proficient in all Adobe and Microsoft applications, I am able to apply my skills of brand awareness to various campaigns and presentations. 

“Ranya is a natural leader with a keen sense for swift and flawless execution.”

- Mary k. Dougherty - entrepreneur and owner of nicole miller manayunk boutique

ABOUT ME

  • Elon University: Magna Cum Laude, GPA 3.8, President’s List - highest academic recognition

    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication Design and Spanish Studies: May 2024

    Academic Society: Sigma Delta Pi - National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society

    Study Abroad: Full Language Immersion Program in Seville, Spain, August 2022 - December 2022

  • Off Campus

    Public Relations - Associate: Blue Engine (Summer 2024 to Fall 2025 - New York, NY)

    Public Relations - Consumer Intern: ICR INC. (Summer 2023 to Spring 2024 - New York, NY/Remote)

    Fashion Intern, Social Media Coordinator: Nicole Miller Boutique (Summer 2021 - Manayunk, PA)

    Artist in Training Intern: McCarter Theatre (Summer 2019 - Princeton, NJ)

    On Campus

    Graphic and Layout Designer:The Pendulum, ENN (Fall 2020 to present - Elon, NC)

    Lifestyle Writer:The Edge Magazine (Fall 2021 and Spring 2021 - Elon, NC)

  • Language Conversation Assistant: Colegio Sagrado Corazón "Las Esclavas," Seville, Spain (Fall 2022)

    ESL Teaching Volunteer: The Peddie School ESL Program (Winter 2018 through 2020 - Hightstown, NJ)

  • Technologies: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Bridge, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Cision, Muck Rack, and Critical Mention

    Language Proficiencies: Advanced Spanish speaker and writer (near fluency; tutored native Spanish speakers)