Description

Robert J. Occhipinti Jr.
foxweb.marist.edu/users/robert.occhipinti1
1 Lockwood Drive
Waldwick, NJ 07463
occhipinti.robert@yahoo.com
201-655-9595 (Cell)

Objective
Obtain a position in the field of Communications (PR) where skill set, educational background, and work experience can be applied to meet the needs of the company.

Education
Marist College – Poughkeepsie, NY
B.A. in Communications with a Concentration in Public Relations – Fall 2016
2.8 Overall GPA / 3.1 Major GPA
Minor in Information Technology and Systems – Spring 2015
Certificate in Paralegal Studies (ABA Approved) – Fall 2015

Academic Coursework
IBM SPSS Statistics

• Used IBM SPSS Statistics with a group to analyze responses from a survey created and distributed using SurveyMonkey.

Public Relations Plan for Abilities First, Inc.

• Built a real public relations plan with a group for Abilities First, Inc. They are a not for profit organization located in Dutchess County, NY. The plan was then presented in front of the client for consideration.

Work Experience
Career Advisor – Freelance

Freelancer
January 2015 – Current

• Help people with career tasks ranging from cover letter and resume writing to connection networking with human resources.

BillowNeXT™, LLC – Waldwick, NJ

CEO/Founder
October 2014 – Current

• The purpose of the company is to create a whole new ecosystem that will introduce a whole new wave of technology products and services in the industry sectors of computers, headphones, television, and wearables.
• Established the BillowNeXT™ brand, as well as built the foundation of the company. Oversees day-to-day operations and projects, which consists of company logo, website, patents, trademarks, and etc.

Web Designer and Developer – Freelance

Freelancer
September 2014 – Current

• Recommend, design, and implement websites for companies looking to expand their brand online.

Rubenstein Meyerson Fox Mancinelli Conte & Bern, P.A. – Montvale, NJ

Office Clerk
July – August 2014

• Gained a perspective of duties in a full service law firm and was the coordinator for logging and closing over 100 client files using PC Law.
• Created a spreadsheet with current clients’ information to help build a newsletter for future distribution.

Certifications
Google Analytics Certificate – Google, Inc. (Google Partners)
March 2016 – September 2017

IRB Certified – CITI Program
January 2016

Emerging Leaders Program Certificate – Marist College
April 2013

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
• Computer programming skills consists of HTML5 (Advanced), CSS3 (Advanced), and JavaScript (Intermediate).
• Campaigns, Crisis & Reputation Management, Journalism, Media Alerts, Pitches, Press Releases, and Social Media.

Extracurricular Activities
Marist College Pre Law Club
August 2014 – May 2015
Member and served on the Advisory Board as Web Admin.

Marist College Computer Society
August 2013 – December 2014
Member and served on the Advisory Board as Web Admin.

Marist College Campus Ministry
August 2012 – May 2015
Member and participant of campus and local community events.