Sonia J. Lessuck

o Account Coordinator for Pratt Institute’s 125th Anniversary Celebration—pitched and secured stories with the Associated Press, Bill Cunningham, CoolHuntings.com, The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, The New York Daily News, The New York Observer, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Time Out New York and more.
o Assist Susan Magrino with daily needs and assignments
o Responsible for general office upkeep and equipment
o Act as liaison between agency and all vendors
o Assist Human Resources Manager with all new hires
o Assist Accounting department to manage corporate funds, invoices, & vendor payment
o Coordinate and manage intern schedules & projects

Responsible for all social media marketing (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, & Website)
Act as liaison between gallery & public relations firm, Andrea & Associates
Assist director in picking new artists, curating, hanging & taking down monthly shows
Manage gallery purchases, invoices, & artists payment
Manage professional relationships with gallery artists
Coordinate intern schedules & projects
Maintain upkeep of space and perform administrative tasks

Assisted Tamir Muhammad, Director of Tribeca All Access
Delivered mail to external offices & completed other administrative duties
Organized submission materials
Researched themes and information for publicity events and screenings

Conducted research for media and grassroots campaign for Mao's Last Dancer (2010)
Monitored and tracked press breaks and reactions
Updated internal press contacts
Performed press and grassroots organization outreach
Completed administrative duties related to publicity/promotional efforts

Assistant to Motion Picture Talent Agent, Joshua Pearl
Covered active motion picture projects as well as managed offers and availability checks for ICM clients
Pitched and submitted clients for film, television and theater projects
Scheduled auditions and general appointments for clients with casting directors