Resume

Lila Maiolo
Business Resident, Ogilvy
2243585804
New York City, NY
Skills
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Office Suite
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations
The University of Georgia, Morehead Honors CollegeGraduated May, 2025

Minor in Fashion Merchandising


Experience
Business Resident
OgilvySeptember 2025-Present
  • Selected as one of 15 residents from over 5,000 applicants for the Ogilvy Residency Program
  • Work on the account management team for Unilever's Dove Men+Care brand, serving as liaison between clients and internal strategy, creative, and production teams
  • Facilitate development of integrated ad campaigns across TV and social media platforms
  • Contribute to strategic rebranding initiatives for Dove Men+Care, examining cultural relevance and industry positioning
  • Coordinate client meetings and visits, manage team workflows, and maintain project documentation to ensure seamless execution of deliverables


Corporate Reputation Intern
EdelmanJune 2024-August 2024
  • Developed executive visibility campaigns for C-Suite members of multiple Fortune 500 companies
  • Drafted press releases, pitch emails, and byline commentaries, securing high-profile media placements in publications such as FastCompany and TechCrunch
  • Conducted media monitoring and created detailed coverage reports to assess campaign effectiveness
  • Conducted research for new business pitches


Yarbrough Crisis Communication Fellow
UGA Crisis Communication Think TankAugust 2023-May 2025
  • Organize and execute annual domestic and international CCTT conferences, engaging global leaders in the field
  • Expand CCTT’s influence on a global scale by analyzing communication trends and strengthening relationships with Crisis Communication Coalition members from over 23 countries
  • Manage CCTT social media content creation and posting on various platforms
  • Contribute to the development of annual CCTT theme, driving industry-relevant discussions


Public Relations Specialist
Talking Dog AgencyJanuary 2022-May 2023
  • Created PR plans and strategy for various clients, such as Arby’s and Athena Studios
  • Conducted and analyzed media research to better understand target audiences
  • Developed PR campaign intended to promote Arby’s to younger audiences
  • Presented PR plan and strategy to Arby’s marketing team and CMO


Public Relations Intern
The Scratch CollectiveMay 2022-August 2022
  • Developed messaging strategies to help start-up and nonprofit companies build their brand image
  • Created competitor analyses for clients
  • Audited brands and provided recommendations as to how to improve their communication outreach
  • Researched industry trends to better inform recommendations to brands


Public Relations Intern
Pineapple Public RelationsMay 2022-August 2022
  • Conducted media relations and built media lists for clients in the travel and hospitality industry in the Southeast
  • Wrote and distributed press releases to potential media outlets
  • Tracked and documented publicity for clients


Campus Involvement
Event Planning Committee
Public Relations Student Society of AmericaSeptember 2021-May 2025
  • Collaborate with committee members to plan bi-weekly meetings and club events
  • Communicate with industry professionals and organize seminars for over 100 club members


Honors and Awards
First Honor Graduate
  • Recognizes students who graduate with a 4.0 GPA



Grady College Presidential Award of Excellence
  • Recognizes graduating seniors at the University of Georgia for outstanding academics, significant extracurricular involvement, and service to their college/school
Classic Scholarship Recipient
  • Awarded to high academically achieving out-of-state students by the University of Georgia
  • Equates to half of the financial difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition


William I. Ray Jr. Scholarship Recipient
  • Awarded to students based upon outstanding academic record and achievement by the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication