It’s been a non-stop grind for recent Class of 2015 University of Hartford graduate and former news editor for The Informer, Zoe Rubin.
After walking across the stage at commencement earlier this year in May at the Sports Center, Rubin had just two short weeks before jumping into an internship at Intermarket Communications, a financial public relations firm in New York City. She began June 1 and ran with it all the way until Aug. 13.
From there, she moved up to the big leagues just a few days later and began a full-time job as a financial account coordinator with Rubenstein Associates, one of the most well-known high level firms in New York and in the country.
She works on business structure and crisis communication plans while working with a small team on providing strategies to further help the client get exposure in the press, and dealing with their legal issues.
A native of Parsippany, New Jersey, Rubin graduated with a bachelor’s in communication, with a focus in journalism and studies in international relations. She also minored in music theory.
In addition to The Informer, Rubin was also involved with communication honors society, Sigma Alpha Pi, the Hartt School of Music, SGA, CAT, Study Abroad Alumni Association and Chabad. She also spent her college time beefing up her resume as a news production intern at WGGB-TV in Springfield, Massachusetts, a sales representative for Will Enterprises, an executive personal assistant at Najmee, LCC, a sales model for Abercrombie & Fitch, a digital audio content and radio intern at ESPN, a representative of ‘Stache Media Marketing, and finally, a fashion stylist at White House Black Market.
“Luckily, I’ve been fortunate in my job search, following graduation, which ultimately let me fulfill my interest working in a corporate setting to grow,” Rubin told The Informer.
“It’s a great stepping stone to build on my career path, but shortly down the road, I can see myself in the entertainment biz, without a doubt,” she continued. “Keep an eye out for a book in the near future too.”
Now having been out of college for only a few months and already having a job, Rubin had some advice to give to those still working through the college grind.
“Work to your best ability, build relationships with your teachers on a personal level for recommendations and to catch up on the future,” Rubin said. “But balance it with having a great time in college because it goes by before you know it.”
On top of everything she has done, Rubin is also active in giving back to the community. Having grown up as a talented musician, she is now providing lessons in master classes with a master violin instructor, as well as vocal and piano assistance.
“Music to Soothe the Soul” is a continuation of a project she did where she performed at local and tri-state nursing homes and hospitals.
She’ll also be giving single or group training by herself on a freelance basis or with The Music Shop in Booton, New Jersey.
Although having accomplished so much and loving what she is doing now, Rubin said that she still has two dream jobs that she would like to eventually tackle down the road.
“Law school, becoming an intellectual property and patent law attorney, working on copyrighting music and legal docs for performers,” Rubin said. “Or actually stepping foot in the ‘character’s’ shoes and being an entertainer myself.”