Resume
EDUCATION
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania – Slippery Rock, PA
May 2011
Bachelor of Science in Communication – Public Relations
QPA 3.69/4.00
CLIENT-BASED CAMPAIGNS
Conneaut Lake Park
Beach Club Campaign – Spring 2011
* Acted as Writer, responsible for writing the campaign and putting together the campaign booklet for the
client.
* Group project centered on the issue of lack of revenue at Conneaut Lake Park.
* Focused on a restaurant and bar area of the park called The Beach Club.
* Delivered a presentation of the campaign to the client.
Slippery Rock University
Social Media Campaign – Fall 2010
* Group project centered on the issue of SRU’s presence within social media networks.
* Developed a detailed 18 page proposal the university could potentially put into effect.
* Delivered a presentation of the campaign to the president of the university.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Slippery Rock University, Alumni Relations – Slippery Rock, PA
Alumni Relations Intern – Spring 2011
* Maintained SRU’s social media networks.
* Updated the SRU alumni online community and sent electronic newsletters.
* Demonstrated writing proficiency through multiple press releases.
* Updated alumni in Raiser’s Edge Fundraising Software
* Maintained Performing Arts Series tickets by using Choice Ticketing Systems.
* Demonstrated creativity by designing a postcard, an Alumni Association brochure and a pledge card insert.
National Aquarium, Baltimore, Media Relations – Baltimore, MD
Media Relations Intern – Summer 2010
* Delivered a presentation to the Senior Director of Marketing and the Director of Communication.
* Organized multiple contact lists in an online Public Relations software called Vocus PR Management
Solutions.
* Aided the Marine Animal Rescue Program’s release of three Kemps ridley sea turtles.
* Directed media at two press conferences.
* Demonstrated writing proficiency through a press release, a pitch letter and an advisory.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Slippery Rock University, Annual Fund – Slippery Rock, PA
Student Supervisor – 2008 - 2011
* Supervised day and night calling sessions for two annual Phonathon campaigns.
* Assigned specific calling pools to each caller using RuffaloCODY Fundraising Software.
* Organized hiring and training process each semester.
* Determined quota pay rates for each caller.
* Organized student schedules each semester.
* Acquired knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
* Responded quickly to caller and alumni questions.
Slippery Rock University, Annual Fund – Slippery Rock, PA
Phonathon Ambassador – 2007 - 2011
* Communicated with donors and alumni from the university.
* Negotiated monetary donations.
* Worked as a team with fellow callers to raise private support.
* Contacted donors with the ability to donate over $1,000.
* Developed excellent interpersonal communication skills.
* Overall Stats (2007-Present): $30,460.00, 106 credit cards and 777 commitments.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania – Slippery Rock, PA
May 2011
Bachelor of Science in Communication – Public Relations
QPA 3.69/4.00
CLIENT-BASED CAMPAIGNS
Conneaut Lake Park
Beach Club Campaign – Spring 2011
* Acted as Writer, responsible for writing the campaign and putting together the campaign booklet for the
client.
* Group project centered on the issue of lack of revenue at Conneaut Lake Park.
* Focused on a restaurant and bar area of the park called The Beach Club.
* Delivered a presentation of the campaign to the client.
Slippery Rock University
Social Media Campaign – Fall 2010
* Group project centered on the issue of SRU’s presence within social media networks.
* Developed a detailed 18 page proposal the university could potentially put into effect.
* Delivered a presentation of the campaign to the president of the university.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Slippery Rock University, Alumni Relations – Slippery Rock, PA
Alumni Relations Intern – Spring 2011
* Maintained SRU’s social media networks.
* Updated the SRU alumni online community and sent electronic newsletters.
* Demonstrated writing proficiency through multiple press releases.
* Updated alumni in Raiser’s Edge Fundraising Software
* Maintained Performing Arts Series tickets by using Choice Ticketing Systems.
* Demonstrated creativity by designing a postcard, an Alumni Association brochure and a pledge card insert.
National Aquarium, Baltimore, Media Relations – Baltimore, MD
Media Relations Intern – Summer 2010
* Delivered a presentation to the Senior Director of Marketing and the Director of Communication.
* Organized multiple contact lists in an online Public Relations software called Vocus PR Management
Solutions.
* Aided the Marine Animal Rescue Program’s release of three Kemps ridley sea turtles.
* Directed media at two press conferences.
* Demonstrated writing proficiency through a press release, a pitch letter and an advisory.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Slippery Rock University, Annual Fund – Slippery Rock, PA
Student Supervisor – 2008 - 2011
* Supervised day and night calling sessions for two annual Phonathon campaigns.
* Assigned specific calling pools to each caller using RuffaloCODY Fundraising Software.
* Organized hiring and training process each semester.
* Determined quota pay rates for each caller.
* Organized student schedules each semester.
* Acquired knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
* Responded quickly to caller and alumni questions.
Slippery Rock University, Annual Fund – Slippery Rock, PA
Phonathon Ambassador – 2007 - 2011
* Communicated with donors and alumni from the university.
* Negotiated monetary donations.
* Worked as a team with fellow callers to raise private support.
* Contacted donors with the ability to donate over $1,000.
* Developed excellent interpersonal communication skills.
* Overall Stats (2007-Present): $30,460.00, 106 credit cards and 777 commitments.
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