​​​​Bia Silva

Professional info​

I'm a passionate person who will do anything to succeed. My superpower to conquer all is being detail-oriented. I believe that the key to the creative process is observing every detail and capturing the plethora of available information.

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I have a deep appreciation for cultures, traditions, languages, art, music, psychology, and anything that exemplifies the beauty in the human race. I strive to acquire new languages - being that I am working on my fourth - in order to truly achieve a higher level of communication with people. I hope to pursue a career that can incorporate my love for cultures and communication.

Work experience

Development & Events Manager - CFCArts

Sep. 2018 - Present

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I am responsible for managing the development office including communication with donors, funders, sponsors, and chambers of commerce, and any related administration and execution. I also execute all special events, fundraising events, and community performances.

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Development & Marketing Manager - CFCArts

June 2018 - Sep. 2018

In the sphere of development, I was in charge of tracking donations, communicating with donors, managing sponsorships, and was the project manager for special events and grants. In marketing, I was responsible for special projects and editing marketing materials.  

Marketing and Development Associate - CFCArts

Nov. 2016 - Dec. 2017

In the sphere of development, I tracked donations, communicated with donors, and maintained relationships with businesses interested in gifting grants or becoming sponsors. Along with those functions, I also attended local luncheons, networking events, and chamber meetings. On the marketing side, I was the social media coordinator in charge of CFCArts' presence on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  

Account Executive - Aurus Software

June 2017 - Dec. 2017

My main responsibility was reaching out to potential clients to set up webinars, as well as participating in conferences where we would acquire new leads, such as the Gartner IT Expo. 

Advertising & Public Relations Intern - CFCArts

Aug. 2016 - Nov. 2016

My main responsibility was handling the CFCArts social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. I also created mailing lists, found new advertising opportunities, managed any relations with our publics, as well as recruitment of new program and audience members.

Public Relations Intern - Bonnier Corporation

May 2016 - Aug. 2016

My responsibilities included media coverage tracking, researching brand exposure opportunities, contributing to a company industry newsletter, creating campaigns, and occasionally writing publications.

Marketing Coordinator - LatamBox

Jan. 2016 - May 2016

I was in charge of compositing a list of contacts for major businesses in Latin America and the Caribbean in order to help target and reach out to companies and individuals who might be interested in certain brands' products, including those of PhishMe. 

Languages

• English

• Portuguese

• Spanish

• French

Education​

University of Central Florida

​2015 - 2018

• Advertising and Public Relations (B.A.)

• Winner of Provost Scholarship

• Burnett Honors College

• Clubs:

  • AdClub

  • Honors Congress

  • Quotes (PR club)

Winter Park High School

​2011 - 2015

• International Baccalaureate

• Top 5% (4.8 GPA)

• Clubs:

  • ​National Honor Society

  • French Honor Society

  • Tri-M Music Honor Society

  • Math Honor Society

  • Beta Club