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Education
East Carolina
University, Greenville NC (Completion:
May 2014)
The Honors College at
East Carolina University, College of Fine Arts and Communication
Communication major
(B.S.) – Public Relations and Journalism double concentration
Employment
Live Nation,
Raleigh NC: Street Team, Greenville NC (February
2013 – Present)Distribute promotional material for Live Nation shows at events at local venues
Live Nation, Raleigh NC: Marketing Intern (May – August 2012)
Learned how marketing is used for live events, as well as how a nation-wide company operates on a local level
Utilized public relations skills to promote events, such as designing and distributing promotional material, using social media outlets, and working with local media
Worked fourteen concerts throughout the summer at Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion and Red Hat Amphitheater
Ann Taylor LOFT
Outlet, Smithfield NC: Sales Associate (May 2011 – Present)
The Pineville
Club, Clayton NC: Head lifeguard, Private swim instructor (Summers
2008-2012)
Leadership and Campus
Involvement
Alpha
Omicron Pi, Zeta Psi chapter (Fall 2011 – Present)Vice President of Membership Recruitment (September 2012 – Present)
Assistant Vice President of Membership Recruitment (February – September 2012)
Attended Leadership Academy 2013, and international conference that focused on recruitment and leadership
Attended Network Training 2012, a local conference that focused on leadership
Honors College
Ambassadors (January 2013 – Present)
Marketing committee member
Collaborate on advertising and promoting the Honors College at East Carolina University in creative ways
Order of Omega,
Kappa Lambda chapter (Fall 2012 – Present)
National leadership honor society for the top three percent
of Greek students
Newman Center at
East Carolina University – Catholic Campus Ministry (Fall
2011 – Spring 2012)
Leadership TeamCo-leader of the Women’s Devotional group
Alpha
Omicron Pi, Zeta Psi chapter (Fall 2011 – Present)
Participated in campus activities, such as Homecoming and Greek Week, as well as AOII’s philanthropy events benefitting the Arthritis Foundation, “Chili Round-up,” “Strike Out Arthritis,” and “Dye Dash”
Being a member of a social sorority utilizes such skills as public speaking, problem solving, organization, positive marketing, teamwork and loyalty
Performed with a
“Kids on the Block” educational puppet troupe (Spring semester 2011)
“Kids on the
Block” is an world-wide organization that develops and uses puppet performances
in order to teach children about various disabilities, educational and medical
differences and social concerns Learned and utilized valuable communication skills related to health, children and families, such as teamwork, leadership, and group performance
Participated in
a cross-cultural focus group on global climate change (Fall semester 2010)
Discussed global climate change and how we can change the mindset of future generations as a global communityDesigned a basic educational board game for children ages 6-14, as well as a business plan to market the product, using teamwork and cross-cultural communication skills to work with project partners from around the world
Volunteered with
the Diocese of Raleigh Office of Youth Ministry (Fall 2010 – Spring 2011)
Co-director of Search
#161, a peer-lead retreat for juniors and seniors in high school:
Co-led weekend planning sessions for event staff, facilitated
large group activities with participants, created marketing banner,
recruited members through social media and personal contact, spoke at
closing ceremonyParticipated as a member of College Crew: Assisted in running large scale events by setting up/taking down activities, volunteered as security, recruited members through social media and personal contact
Awards, Recognitions and
Certifications
Honors College at East Carolina University Scholarship
Special Talent Access Grant Dean’s List
