Kathryn Casamassina-- Resume
EDUCATION
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Graduating Spring 2021
Major in Political Science and Religion and Culture; Minor in Leadership and Social Change
GPA: 3.73
WORK EXPERIENCE
A Creative Touch And Design, Wayne, NJ - Event Coordinator
September 2016 - Present
Brainstorm ideas for new and innovative events
Manage floral arrangements and party decorations for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and other events in New York City and the surrounding area
Troubleshoot issues that arise during events
NJ Lenders, Little Falls, NJ - Marketing Intern
May 2018 - August 2018
Assisted Loan Officers with marketing projects, including flyers, blogs, promotional items, and business cards
Navigated computer programs such as Adobe Photoshop and SureFire
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Relay For Life of Virginia Tech - Director
May 2018 - Present
Organize the planning and execution of largest collegiate Relay For Life in the nation, raising over $500,000 for the ACS
Work with potential marketing partners for internal events
Management of social media of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat
Secure sponsorships from local businesses and large corporate sponsors
Coordinate event schedule for 6,000 participants with productions team
Hokie Ambassador
April 2018 - Present
Give tours to prospective VT students during the college decision process
Educate prospective students about the history of Virginia Tech
Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity
February 2018 - Present
Serving as Head of Fundraising for philanthropy; role includes securing sponsorships from local businesses and raising funds for Breast Cancer Education and Awareness
Assisted Recruitment Team with decor, planning and execution of Formal Recruitment
Student Council - President
September 2013 - June 2017
Oversaw and budgeted for fundraisers and school wide events including Spirit Week, food drives, freshmen orientation, semi-annual blood drives, junior formal, and senior activities including prom, senior breakfast, and the senior class trip
School representative at district Board of Education meetings
Relay For Life of Wayne - Lead Event Coordinator
October 2014 - June 2017
Organized the planning and execution of one of the Top 10 campus fundraising events in the United States, raising over $150,000 for the American Cancer Society
Work with national organization leaders, student groups and other volunteers from across the country in an effort to improve fundraising programs and awareness-raising efforts
SKILLS
Excellent writing, organization and communication skills
Manage projects simultaneously and on short deadline
Experience in Google Suite and Excel
EDUCATION
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Graduating Spring 2021
Major in Political Science and Religion and Culture; Minor in Leadership and Social Change
GPA: 3.73
WORK EXPERIENCE
A Creative Touch And Design, Wayne, NJ - Event Coordinator
September 2016 - Present
Brainstorm ideas for new and innovative events
Manage floral arrangements and party decorations for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and other events in New York City and the surrounding area
Troubleshoot issues that arise during events
NJ Lenders, Little Falls, NJ - Marketing Intern
May 2018 - August 2018
Assisted Loan Officers with marketing projects, including flyers, blogs, promotional items, and business cards
Navigated computer programs such as Adobe Photoshop and SureFire
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Relay For Life of Virginia Tech - Director
May 2018 - Present
Organize the planning and execution of largest collegiate Relay For Life in the nation, raising over $500,000 for the ACS
Work with potential marketing partners for internal events
Management of social media of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat
Secure sponsorships from local businesses and large corporate sponsors
Coordinate event schedule for 6,000 participants with productions team
Hokie Ambassador
April 2018 - Present
Give tours to prospective VT students during the college decision process
Educate prospective students about the history of Virginia Tech
Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity
February 2018 - Present
Serving as Head of Fundraising for philanthropy; role includes securing sponsorships from local businesses and raising funds for Breast Cancer Education and Awareness
Assisted Recruitment Team with decor, planning and execution of Formal Recruitment
Student Council - President
September 2013 - June 2017
Oversaw and budgeted for fundraisers and school wide events including Spirit Week, food drives, freshmen orientation, semi-annual blood drives, junior formal, and senior activities including prom, senior breakfast, and the senior class trip
School representative at district Board of Education meetings
Relay For Life of Wayne - Lead Event Coordinator
October 2014 - June 2017
Organized the planning and execution of one of the Top 10 campus fundraising events in the United States, raising over $150,000 for the American Cancer Society
Work with national organization leaders, student groups and other volunteers from across the country in an effort to improve fundraising programs and awareness-raising efforts
SKILLS
Excellent writing, organization and communication skills
Manage projects simultaneously and on short deadline
Experience in Google Suite and Excel