My academic philosophy is been driven by the belief that research and practice should be closely aligned. Through my work, I hope to bring together academic-based knowledge and learnings from the industry to advance the communications field.

Industry Experience

  • Account Manager @ Sanky Communications Inc., NYC

    Jun 2013 – July 2017

    • Managed and implemented multi-million integrated online marketing campaigns for local and national nonprofits

    • Developed multi-channel strategies to acquire new constituents and cultivate current constituents

    • Constructed analytical reports, and provide in-depth analyses of fundraising benchmarks

    • Contributed to client relations and retention

    • Conducted market research to augment creative and strategic direction

    Previous roles:

    Project Coordinator, Feb 2015 – Aug 2015

    Project Assistant, Jun 2013 – Feb 2015

    Copywriter/Development Consultant @ MarcoPolis, Remote

    Oct 2012 – Mar 2013

    • Wrote and edited articles, drafted questionnaires for interviews, and contributed content to social media accounts

    • Contributed to profiles on Bahrain tourism and politics, Libyan banking, Kurdistan culture, and tourism

    Assistant Manager @ PSU KnowHow, State College, PA

    May 2012 – May 2013

    • Managed operations and advertising for tutoring center

    • Compiled performance statistics & financial data

    • Led team of sixteen employees

    Promoter @ Atlas College Marketing Group, State College, PA

    Oct 2012 – Mar 2013

    • Managed a variety of promotion events for various companies such as AT&T and L'Oreal

    • Participated in street advertising and product distribution

    • Managed product booths at collegiate sporting events and NYC- based trade shows.

  • Cited by Chau, L. (2021, August 5). Forward motion: The fourth industrial revolution is happening now. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/zengernews/2021/07/31/forward-motion-the-fourth-industrial-revolution-is-happening-now/?sh=708fdde43a68.

    Buckley, C. (02/20/2013). Women’s Rights in Kurdistan: Special Report. Retrieved from https://marcopolis.net/women-rights-in-iraq-women-rights-in-the-kurdistan-region-of-iraq.htm

    Buckley, C. (05/07/2013). Bahrain’s Impressive Foray into the Tourism Industry. Retrieved from https://marcopolis.net/bahrains-impressive-foray-into-the-tourism-industry.htm

    Buckley, C. (06/20/2017). Getting to know you: personalization for your nonprofit. Retrieved from https://sankyinc.com/blog/2017/06/20/getting-to-know-you/

    • Care2 Impact Award, Covenant House’s Not a Game Campaign, 2016

    • Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Award for Outstanding Website, 2014