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Hello! My name is Sophia Iaconi, and I am a graduating senior at Loyola University Chicago studying Communication.
My professional interests reside within the non-profit sphere, as my passions and experience include community outreach, event organization, promoting social media literacy, and cross-cultural communication.
I am dedicated to providing a holistically satisfying experience for all clients and organizations I work with, such as the events I organized at the non-profit organization, Centro Studi Americani in Rome, Italy.
Experience Level
Language
Italian
Advanced
Work Experience
Media and Event Coordination Intern at Centro Studi Americani
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025Translate documents, emails, and projects from Italian to English and English to Italian; assist in planning and attending company events such as the PAIR Award, Google AI and Gemini, Festa Della Cultura Americana, Dialog with Urbino Award; responsible for preparation as well as recording media during attendance; Create graphics via Canva for digital advertising; Formulate main company website via WordPress; Conduct research on upcoming guests and prospective companies to be hosted and partnered with at Il Centro for holistic preparation.
Retail Associate at Fannie May (Flagship Store)
June 1, 2025 - PresentOpen and close the location, maintain the registers and safes for checks and balances; create a warm and welcoming environment for all guests; support cleaning and food safety efforts to ensure a safe experience for all.
Retail Associate at Fannie May
October 1, 2023 - May 31, 2025Open and close the Bourbonnais store; maintain registers and safes for checks and balances; provide customer service and ensure a clean, welcoming shopping environment.
Digital Marketing Intern at Manteno Chamber of Commerce
June 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023Collaborated with the Chamber President and CEO to coordinate and advertise a variety of community events such as Rockin’ On The Square, Women Supporting Women Events, annual Oktoberfest Weekend, etc.; Managed press releases and marketing plans for social media accounts; Strategized photography, editing, and uploading of all media and content; Conceptualized graphics via Canva for digital advertising.
Education
B.A. in Communication Studies at Loyola University Chicago
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026A.A. in Communication Studies at Kankakee Community College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2023Qualifications
Winner of Language Learning Center’s Foreign Language Graphic Novel Contest
March 27, 2026 - April 7, 2026Wrote and illustrated a children's book titled "Una Volta Ogni Luna Blu" entirely in Italian language, and won first place prize from Loyola's Language Resource Center
Dean’s List
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026ACE Scholar Transfer Excellence Scholarship Recipient
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Recipient
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026Kankakee Community College President’s List
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026Amerigo Vespucci Italian Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026Ed Munday Memorial Scholarship in Communication
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
Experience Level
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