Objective

To obtain a position with an event coordinating organization or venue that will allow me to pursue my interests and display my talents in field of event production.

Education

North Carolina State University, Graduation May 2011, GPA: 3.1
● Major: Communication BA – Concentration in Public and Interpersonal Communication
LaTrobe University (Mildura, Australia), July 2010, GPA: 4.0
● Visual Art Media Workshop – Concentration in Photography

Experience

Intern, Susan G. Komen NC Triangle Affiliate (Raleigh, NC), January 2011 – May 2011
● Interacted with country clubs to encourage them to host a Rally for the Cure® event to help fund raise for the NC Triangle Affiliate of Susan G. Komen
● Created and designed an information packet for country clubs promoting the Susan G. Komen Mission and introducing the Rally for the Cure®
● Researched advertising techniques for events to fund raise for Susan G. Komen

Volunteer Coordinator Intern, Legacy Event Planners (Raleigh, NC), May 2010 - Sept 2010
● Recruited volunteers and advertised for the “Live It Up! On Hillsborough Street Festival”
● Planned schedules and tasks for all 147 volunteers
● Managed all volunteers and oversaw execution of event in it’s entirety

Habilitation Technician, Maxim Healthcare Services (Raleigh, NC), May 2009-May 2010
● Enhanced the quality of life for younger people with severe mental and physical disabilities
● Promoted stability and growth and focused on individual development
● Executed daily plans to increase clients independence and to develop community interactions
● Provided respite services for the family while creating a friendship with the clients they may not have had otherwise

Leadership

Iota Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega Co-Ed Service Fraternity, 2008-2011
● Education Committee, 2008-2009 – Assisted the Education Vice President
● Big Brother, 2009-2010 – Served as a mentor and as a friend for two new members
● Education Vice President, 2010 – Recruited 24 new members and held weekly meetings

Alpha Kappa Chapter of Chi Omega Women’s Sorority, 2007-2009
● Scrapbook Chair, 2008 – Took pictures at events and updated the scrapbook
● Big Sister, 2008 - Served as a mentor and as a friend for a new member
● Rush Chair, 2009 – Decorated and prepared the sorority house for tours
● Social Chair, 2009 – Planned date functions and social mixers


Accomplishments

● Alpha Phi Omega’s Top 10 Service Hours – 72 hours, Fall 2010 Semester
● Walt Disney World Half Marathon, 2010
● NC State University Dean’s List, 2009