Cesar Lerma

Background

About Cesar Lerma

I am an experienced communications and business support professional with a background across higher education, entertainment, media, and consumer-facing organizations. My work spans public relations, executive support, event coordination, media engagement, and operational support, with a consistent focus on keeping people, priorities, and projects aligned in fast-paced environments.In my current work, I support senior leadership at New York University while also contributing PR support through Stern Grove Festival and client work through C2L PR. Across these roles, I assist with logistics for high-volume events and meetings, support executive communications and day-to-day operations, manage press outreach and media materials, and help drive campaign activity from planning through execution. My experience includes securing earned media coverage, supporting live event press operations, maintaining media and industry contact lists, and helping organizations strengthen visibility while staying organized behind the scenes.I am currently completing my MS in Public Relations and Corporate Communication at New York University, building on a BA in Music Business Management from Columbia College Chicago. Fluent in English and Spanish, I bring a blend of communications, administrative support, relationship management, and project coordination to every role. I am especially interested in opportunities across PR, entertainment, brand partnerships, marketing, project management, and business support where I can contribute strong execution, professionalism, and a clear understanding of how to move work forward.