EDUCATION:

Gannon University, Erie, PA
MASTER’S IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION May 2013
• Currently enrolled in a accelerated online degree program

B. S. BIOLOGY May 2010
Minor: MARKETING


EXPERIENCE:
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH CANCER INSTITUTE July 2012 - Present
Executive Assistant
• Responsible for calendar management, requiring interaction with both internal and external executives and assistants to coordinate complex executive meetings.
• Prioritizes and manages multiple projects simultaneously, and follows through with issues on a timely manner.
• Arranges travel schedules, reservations, and calendars for executive management.
• Interacts with staff of all levels in a fast paced environment, under pressure, and remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient.

UPMC HAMOT MEDICAL CENTER and WOMEN’S HOSPITAL, Erie, PA Jan 2010 –Jul 2012
Administrative Coordinator – UPMC HAMOT HEALTH CONNECTION Apr 2011 – Jul 2012
• Answer incoming calls, provide information to customers and schedule all appointments and classes using Microsoft Office/Outlook.
• Developed over 23 new educational and fitness programs for community outreach.
• Create publications, flyers, brochures and web updates to advertise programs to the community.
• Set-up initial bookkeeping system using Excel and conducts all bookkeeping work.
• Attend community events including health fairs, educational fairs and fundraising events to promote Health Connection services.
• Serve as prenatal coordinator scheduling all parenting and prenatal classes for UPMC Hamot Women’s Hospital, work directly with nursing staff and prenatal/parenting instructors to develop classes and coordinates car seat rental program.

Faces of Women Coordinator Apr 2010– Apr 2011
• Helped raise over $85,000 and sold over 650 mosaic tiles for the opening of UPMC Hamot Women’s Hospital.
• Represented the Faces of Women Project at over 60 community and hospital events.
• Snapped, scanned and organized over 10,000 images of women in the community used in a mosaic art piece which lines the halls of the UPMC Hamot Women’s Hospital.
• Served as a liaison to Hamot Second Century Foundation (Philanthropy Department) to accept donations for the Faces of Women Project.
• Created a partnership opportunity with The Picture People (Photographer) to take professional photos at our community and hospital events.
• Planned and organized the “Hospital Warming Party” which was attended by over 300 hospital employees and their families.
• Organized over 100 volunteers for the opening celebration of the hospital which was attended by over 2,000 community members.




Intern – UPMC HAMOT MARKETING DEPARTMENT Jan 2010 – Apr 2011
• Answered incoming calls, transferred calls, scheduled meetings, and organized online calendars.
• Worked directly with Tungsten Creative Group our outside advertising agency to develop new and creative ads for various UPMC Hamot service lines.
• Paid all incoming invoices and filed accordingly.
• Conducted daily updates to community calendars and social media outlets.
• Wrote press releases and conducted media interviews.

EMPLOYMENT:

ERIE HOMES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, Erie, PA Aug 2008 – Present
Direct Support Professional
• Provide compassionate, therapeutic and medical support to individuals with cognitive mental and physical disabilities, while enabling them to live with purpose and dignity.
• Participate in community outings geared towards community understanding and outreach.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENCE, Erie, PA Jan 2011 – Jul 2012
Personal Care Attendant
• Provide services to individuals with disabilities in the comfort of their own home.
• Assist with meal prep, medications, hygiene routines, wheelchair transfers, and housework.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

ACTIVITIES PROGRAMMING BOARD, Gannon University Apr 2007 – May 2010
President
• Presided over 50 student members of an executive board, general board, and concert committee.
• Planned, executed, and oversaw hundreds of social, educational, recreational, and cultural events for Gannon University and the surrounding area.

Concert Manager Sept 2009 – May 2010
• Worked directly with an agent to solidify performers and lead a team of over 100 volunteers.
• Produced a sold out concert event at Gannon University for the first time ever, with 2,500 people, featuring nationally recognized acts: Jason Derulo, We The Kings and The Maine.

BETA BETA BETA (Biology Honors Society) Apr 2009 – Mar 2010
Vice President of Service
• Worked with local charities and organizations to arrange service events and activities.
• Used Blackboard/Angel to implement data entry.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY -RELAY FOR LIFE
Activities Coordinator Sept 2008 – May 2011
• Developed and coordinated all activities that are held during Relay for Life at Gannon University.

SPECIAL ACHIVEMENTS:
• Awarded the Life Saver Award at Erie Homes for Children and Adults for saving an individual’s life in a crisis situation.
• Awarded Functional Representative of the year in Student Government Association at Gannon.
• Awarded over $11,000 in leadership scholarships for schooling.
• Volunteers over 250 hours throughout my college career at University and community events.
• Served as a mentor to students through the Ophelia Project at an inner city school in Erie, PA.
• Chosen to present at the regional as well as the national levels for a National Association of Campus Activities Conference in Lancaster, PA and Boston, MA.