Resume: Colleen McMahon
SKILLS
• Software: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Photoshop
• Public speaking and presenting
• Skilled writer
• Creative eye for design
• Complete projects with deadline
• Detail-oriented
• Business savvy
• Exceptional communication skills
• Willingness to learn
• Self-disciplined
• Positive attitude
EDUCATION
Fordham University, Bronx, NY
Anticipated Graduation: May 2021
Double Major: Communications and Culture & Digital Technology and Emerging Media Activities: Spoon University (blog writer and photographer), Spire Women’s Empowerment Club
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, Bethesda, MD
High School Diploma
Awards: Goal 4: Building Community as a Christian Value, 2014 (Awarded to one person from each grade who is dedicated to spreading spirit and building community); Honor Roll (2013-2017) Activities: Callithump student literary magazine (designer and featured artist, cover designer in 2016); Softball Captain; Soccer Captain; Open House Ambassador
WORK EXPERIENCE
Vitamin Sea Design, Chevy Chase, MD (2017-2018)
• Worked with company owner, Ann Haglund, to edit and design new patterns and products
• Managed social media pages including Instagram and Facebook
• Handled product shipments and personal deliveries
Olazzo Italian Restaurant, Bethesda, MD Hostess and waitress (2016-2018)
• Assisted in ordering food for private catering events
• Answered incoming calls to the restaurant and provided appropriate service
• Tended to guests’ special needs and requests
• Served customers and handled transactions
• Provided cheerful, courteous service to all customers
Event Planning Apprentice, Chevy Chase, MD Summer (2018)
• Worked personally for Mrs. Jane Scott to plan her deceased mother’s memorial service
• Orchestrated all aspects of the service including the obituary, music, and venue
• Wrote and designed the obituary, program, and prayer cards for the service using both Microsoft Word and Adobe Photoshop
• Professionally contacted the list of attendees with details regarding the service
Stone Ridge Summer CampUs Counselor, Bethesda, MD (2013-2017)
• Promoted to head teacher position in 2016
• Taught a photography and design class to children aged 7-14
• Ran pre-care and after-care for children who needed come to camp early or stay late
Social Media Consultant for Stone Ridge Summer CampUs, Bethesda MD (2016-2017)
• Managed, constructed, and posted content on various social media pages (including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube)
• Tracked best time to post images and updates for maximum audience reception
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Gabriel Project (Giving Tree Program) 2012-Present
• Organize annual Christmas gift drive for single mothers or low-income families in need
Best Buddies 2013-2017
• Coordinated events for peers to befriend children from other schools with special needs
Gators, Troops, Love (GTL) Club 2013-2017
? Facilitated fundraisers to help injured soldiers in recovery
? Helped plan the “Yellow Ribbon Fund,” an event in which students care for soldier’s children while the troops and their spouses get a day to go out
? Planned event for soldier to speak on behalf of amputees whose wounds were acquired in war
To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) 2014-2016
• Delegated the planning of fundraisers and projects to alert the community about the organization, TWLOHA, and to educate them on issues such as self-harm and depression)
SKILLS
• Software: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Photoshop
• Public speaking and presenting
• Skilled writer
• Creative eye for design
• Complete projects with deadline
• Detail-oriented
• Business savvy
• Exceptional communication skills
• Willingness to learn
• Self-disciplined
• Positive attitude
EDUCATION
Fordham University, Bronx, NY
Anticipated Graduation: May 2021
Double Major: Communications and Culture & Digital Technology and Emerging Media Activities: Spoon University (blog writer and photographer), Spire Women’s Empowerment Club
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, Bethesda, MD
High School Diploma
Awards: Goal 4: Building Community as a Christian Value, 2014 (Awarded to one person from each grade who is dedicated to spreading spirit and building community); Honor Roll (2013-2017) Activities: Callithump student literary magazine (designer and featured artist, cover designer in 2016); Softball Captain; Soccer Captain; Open House Ambassador
WORK EXPERIENCE
Vitamin Sea Design, Chevy Chase, MD (2017-2018)
• Worked with company owner, Ann Haglund, to edit and design new patterns and products
• Managed social media pages including Instagram and Facebook
• Handled product shipments and personal deliveries
Olazzo Italian Restaurant, Bethesda, MD Hostess and waitress (2016-2018)
• Assisted in ordering food for private catering events
• Answered incoming calls to the restaurant and provided appropriate service
• Tended to guests’ special needs and requests
• Served customers and handled transactions
• Provided cheerful, courteous service to all customers
Event Planning Apprentice, Chevy Chase, MD Summer (2018)
• Worked personally for Mrs. Jane Scott to plan her deceased mother’s memorial service
• Orchestrated all aspects of the service including the obituary, music, and venue
• Wrote and designed the obituary, program, and prayer cards for the service using both Microsoft Word and Adobe Photoshop
• Professionally contacted the list of attendees with details regarding the service
Stone Ridge Summer CampUs Counselor, Bethesda, MD (2013-2017)
• Promoted to head teacher position in 2016
• Taught a photography and design class to children aged 7-14
• Ran pre-care and after-care for children who needed come to camp early or stay late
Social Media Consultant for Stone Ridge Summer CampUs, Bethesda MD (2016-2017)
• Managed, constructed, and posted content on various social media pages (including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube)
• Tracked best time to post images and updates for maximum audience reception
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Gabriel Project (Giving Tree Program) 2012-Present
• Organize annual Christmas gift drive for single mothers or low-income families in need
Best Buddies 2013-2017
• Coordinated events for peers to befriend children from other schools with special needs
Gators, Troops, Love (GTL) Club 2013-2017
? Facilitated fundraisers to help injured soldiers in recovery
? Helped plan the “Yellow Ribbon Fund,” an event in which students care for soldier’s children while the troops and their spouses get a day to go out
? Planned event for soldier to speak on behalf of amputees whose wounds were acquired in war
To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) 2014-2016
• Delegated the planning of fundraisers and projects to alert the community about the organization, TWLOHA, and to educate them on issues such as self-harm and depression)