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Zoe Skirboll

@zoeskirboll

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Student-athlete and media studies major blending storytelling, PR experience, and leadership to drive impact.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles in communications, PR, or media production where I can use storytelling, client-facing skills, and project management to drive impact and growth.

I am a University of Virginia Media Studies student, student‑athlete, and emerging communications professional with hands‑on experience in public relations, marketing, and multimedia production. I have consulted for clients at a New York PR agency, led athlete‑driven storytelling projects, and produced video features that increased organizational visibility.

As a competitive swimmer and team leader, I balance rigorous training with academic success and organized events, demonstrating strong time management, project coordination, and stakeholder communication. I bring measurable results—brand analyses that informed strategy, a 32% visibility increase for UNCUT UVA, and consistent academic honors—while prioritizing collaboration and purposeful storytelling.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Mentor

Current

Athlete to Athlete

Aug 2025 - Present (2 months)

Mentor for a cohort of swimmers (ages 11–15), providing individualized guidance and developing tailored strategies to support confidence, personal growth, and emotional resilience.

Mentoring Youth Development Coaching Communication Personal Resilience Relationship Building Program Coordination

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Marketing & Outreach Coordinator

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UNCUT UVA

Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Directed production of athlete-driven multimedia stories, coordinating with 20+ student-athletes and increasing UNCUT’s visibility by 32% through cross-functional content and outreach efforts.

Content Production Project Coordination Social Media Marketing Storyboarding Video Editing Outreach

Current

Student-Athlete

Current

University of Virginia

Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Contributed to NCAA and ACC championship-winning swim teams while balancing 20+ hours/week of training and academic responsibilities; organized 8+ events per season managing budgets and logistics to enhance team culture.

Team Leadership Event Planning Time Management Budget Management Competitive Swimming Performance Under Pressure Mentoring Community Engagement

Public Relations Coordinator

Krupp Agency

Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 (2 months)

Consulted with 10+ clients to maximize market exposure and improve client outcomes; produced competitive brand analyses from large datasets and prepared executive-level briefing materials used in stakeholder presentations.

Public Relations Consulting Market Research Microsoft Excel Google Workspace Competitive Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Virginia

Bachelor of Arts, Media Studies

2022 -

Grade: 3.65/4.0

Activities and societies: Member of UVA Swimming Team (NCAA & ACC championships), UNCUT UVA marketing/outreach VP, McIntire CEO Academy, UVA Leadership Academy, Athlete mentor

Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies with a Minor in Leadership and Commerce certifications; maintained a 3.65 GPA while balancing student-athlete commitments and leadership roles.