OBJECTIVE To continue my education in integrated marketing communications, including event
marketing
and social media, with a position where my creative, customer service, and
writing abilities may be
combined to contribute to the success of your organization.
EDUCATION B.A., May 2009, Drew University, Madison NJ
Sociology major, Double minor in Writing and Business Society & Culture
Courses in creative writing, digital imaging, and business management
HONORS Recipient of 4-year Merit Scholarship
Recipient of Senior Recognition Award, 2009
Honorable Mention for the Goin Prize in Creative Writing, 2009
Finalist for the Chapman Prize in Poetry, 2009
Dean's List, Spring 2008
Sophomore Recognition Award Nominee, 2007
Freshman Recognition Award Nominee, 2006
Top New Tour Guide, 2006
ACTIVITIES Committee Chair, Orientation Committee, 2008
Website Subcommittee Chair, Orientation Committee, 2006
Member, Orientation Committee, 2005 - 2008
Spotlight at the Space Chair, University Program Board, 2008 - 2009
Public Relations Chair, University Program Board 2007 - 2008
Student Organization Advisory Council, 2008 - 2009
English Department Steering Committee, 2008 - 2009
Admissions Tour Guide, 2006 - 2007
Student Ambassador Program, 2007
Lifetime Equestrian
RELATED Intern, Ignition Inc, Atlanta GA. January 2010 - Present. Paid internship for experiential
EXPERIENCE marketing agency where positive human energy is utilized to bring brands to life. Assist
with
proofreading, invoice and quote requests, and brainstorming promotional event
ideas for clients
including Coca-Cola, Grand Am Racing, and Nothing But Nets Malaria
Awareness.
Program & Volunteer Coordinator, Kate's Club, Atlanta GA. Sept. 2009 - Dec. 2009.
Played
key role in execution of Fall Family Festival and Holiday HUGS remembrance
programs. Responsible
for purchasing supplies and coordinating rentals and
transportation as needed for grief support p
rograms. Provided communications outreach
through Constant Contact and acted as point of
contact for over 150 volunteers
Intern, Kate's Club, Atlanta GA. Summer 2009. Provided support to both Event Manager
and Programs Manager for events including the annual Cabaret fundraiser (400 tickets
sold, $70k raised), Camp Good Mourning summer camp, and smaller, more intimate
fundraisers. Responsible for updating contact lists, creating social media outlets, and
developing clip file.
Marketing Communications Intern, Breyer Model Horses, Pequannock NJ. Fall 2008 &
Spring
2009. Paid internship for manufacturer of collectible toy horses. Developed
consumer contests,
created catalog and product copy, wrote articles for collectors'
magazine, generated press releases,
contributed to blogs, developed newsletters using
Constant Contact, and responded to fan
inquiries. Continue to assist as an Event
Contractor as needed for annual model horse celebration
and other promotional events.
Copywriting Intern, Partners + Napier, Atlanta GA, Summer 2007. Advertising internship f
for academic credit. Duties included research, copy writing, and participating in sound
studio recording sessions for business-to-business advertising campaigns with clients
such as Kodak, UPS, and SharedHealth.
ADDITIONAL Sales Associate, PETsMART, Alpharetta GA and other locations. June 2003 - Present.
WORK Founding Partner, TimberRidge Sporthorses, Stratton ON CAN. January 2005 - Present.
TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Office, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Adobe
Photoshop, ConstantContact, Windows
MovieMaker, Twitter, MySpace, Facebook,
LinkedIn, YouTube