Experience & leadership
Creative work, community engagement, and campus leadership have shaped how Leah collaborates.
Professional experience
Each role has helped Leah build a different part of her toolkit.
Mercy University · Part-time
Create social media content promoting university programs, events, and campus activities, including photography and video for digital and marketing materials. Develop creative ideas informed by student interests and social media trends, and contribute insights to strengthen Mercy’s digital presence and engage current and prospective students.
Shutterfly · JCPenney Portraits
Create authentic portraits for individuals and families, set up studio lighting and equipment, edit images, and support clients through a positive studio experience.
Volunteer New York!
Supported project teams through data collection and analysis, report preparation, documentation, and project coordination. Collaborated with professionals from Regeneron, PepsiCo, Mastercard, Gigi’s Playhouse, and The Lois Bronz Children’s Center across community-focused initiatives.
Mercy University
Welcomed prospective students and families, supported campus tours and admissions events, and helped manage inquiries and information sharing.
The UPS Store
Assisted customers with shipping, packaging, and document services while supporting daily store operations.
Campus & community
Co-Founder, President & Social Media Manager · Visual Voices of Mercy
Lead creative projects and workshops that strengthen visual storytelling across campus, collaborating with student organizations to align content with audience engagement goals.
Member · Rotaract Club
Support community service initiatives, contribute to event ideation, and participate in Hispanic Heritage Month and Breast Cancer Awareness initiatives.
Member · Mercy’s Women’s Leadership Institute
Engage in professional networking, career development workshops, and leadership training.
Member · Mercy’s Marketing & CEO Club
Organize and facilitate workshops and events focused on marketing trends and entrepreneurial skill-building.
Member · Mercy’s Finance & Data Analytics Club
Develop financial modeling skills through Excel workshops and stock market analysis.
President · Photography Club
Led photography operations and creative direction, coordinating shoots for school events and collaborating with faculty and peers.
Member · DECA
Planned events and fundraising initiatives and managed event photography to support chapter participation and competitions.
Skills & interests
Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) · Google Workspace · Media Planning Fundamentals · Audience & Consumer Insights · Market & Audience Research · Campaign Performance Tracking & Insights · Survey Design · Presentation Development · Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom · Canva
Media Strategy & Planning · Advertising & Marketing Communications · Consumer Behavior · Data-Driven Decision Making · Cross-Platform Media · Visual Storytelling · Mission-Driven Work