Sophie McNamee
Public Relations and International Relations student at S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
Education
2024 - Present
BA - International relations
Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs is Syracuse University’s home for innovative, interdisciplinary teaching and research in the social sciences, public policy, public administration, and international relations. It includes America’s No. 1-ranked graduate program in public affairs.
3.8 GPA, dean’s list (all semesters). Invest in Success Scholarship
2024 - Present
BS - Public relations
Syracuse University - S.I. Newhouse School Of Public Communications
The Newhouse School is the nation's leading school of communication, preparing students to become leaders in a rapidly changing media landscape.Consistently ranked by PRWeek as the top public relations program in the country
3.8 GPA, dean’s list (all semesters). Invest in Sucess Scholarship
Experience
National Peace Corps Association
Communications intern, Remote
January – May 2026
Chubb insurance
Assistant Team Manager
January – March 2023
Meals on Wheels Syracuse
Volunteer
September – December 2024
World Vision
Volunteer
January 2022 – January 2024
Conducting research and writing for numerous communications campaigns, including crafting stories for our news and social media feeds.
Assisted with the management of sponsorship within the Australian Open tennis competition. I was tasked with guest relations and pre-event setup.
Assisted in preparing and delivering nutritious meals to elderly and vulnerable community members, fostering meaningful connections and providing companionship.
Served as a leader of the World Vision Club, organizing fundraising initiatives andsuccessfully raising over $5,000 to support a child in Africa, providing access to education, healthcare, and necessities
Skills
Technical: Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sheets, Forms), Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro), Canva
Communication: negotiation, teamwork, presentation skills, conflict resolution, leadership
Media: Instagram, Facebook, X, Threads, TikTok