Professional Summary
Seeking a career in international public affairs, Sophia Orr is building a portfolio of skills and experiences to set her up for success as an emerging communications professional. The Boston University senior has completed intensive communications coursework and gained PR experience with Unleashed, a student-run firm.
Orr is the events and engagement intern with BU Sustainability, where she assists in coordinating events and festivals throughout each semester to spread awareness on campus about their mission.
A transfer student from Marist University, Orr earned dean's list honors all four semesters while completing coursework in communications, sociology, and international relations.
Experiences
Account Executive PRLab 2025
Client: Amazon Medical Project
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Led account strategy and client relations. Managed multi-platform social media content across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Developed comprehensive media relations and donor outreach databases to strengthen stakeholder engagement and expand organizational reach.
Events and Engagement Intern, BU Sustainability 2025
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Assisted in planning and executing the annual Sustainability Festival while leading the Environmental Leadership Network to coordinate sustainability-focused student organizations. Designed and facilitated two professional development workshops for Boston University's Resident Assistants and Financial Affairs Office
Account Executive Unleashed PR 2025
Client: Pink Sunday
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Developed and executed a comprehensive content calendar to improve awareness of the client's mission. Redesigned the client’s Instagram presence to establish a consistent brand identity, and increase audience engagement.
Director of Semester Sweep-Out 2024
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Led a large-scale donation drive that benefitted 15 local nonprofits serving low-income families. Managed logistics, created a social media marketing campaign, and supervised a team of 45 volunteers to ensure seamless execution.