EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts: Communication Dept. GPA 3.1 April 2014
Certificate: Public Relations University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
EXPERTISE:
Microsoft Publisher Final Cut Express Final Cut Express Pro iMovie Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Illustrator Adobe Acrobat Video Taping Video Filming Photography Video Editing Brochures Newsletter Design & Development Annual Reports Blog Writing Social Media Promotional Marketing Online Publishing
EXPERIENCE: Senior Recruiter, Insight Global | Columbus, OH July 2013-June2014 Conducted phone and in-person interviews to qualify IT consultants for positions within our company client list Identified, screened, and provided completed paperwork and billing information for new on-boarding contractors Met weekly goals of conducting 45 phone interviews, 300 outbound calls, and five in-person interviews Led customer feedback initiative (by meeting monthly numbers), and organized community service events Generated new leads, set cold call meetings, and negotiated contracts and rates
Marketing and Promotions Intern, Campus Entertainment | Cincinnati, OH September 2011-May 2013 Microsoft Windows 8 Program: Conducted 40 hands-on, peer-to-peer trials each week of the program (30 weeks) for a total of 1200 trials Utilized Microsoft Windows software, HP Spectre, and XBOX 360 to share best practices, stay updated on program details Exceeded weekly expectations of program goals, recognized as an "Outstanding UCrew Senior", and won a weekly contest among 714 other representatives within the program Conducted social networking outreach by posting messages to friends and peers. Utilized all relevant social networking outlets (Twitter, Facebook, E-mail list-servs, Instagram, etc.)
Sun Drop Drop It Like Its Hot Campaign: Distributed 360 bottles of Sun Drop a week on the University of Cincinnatis campus (2,160 bottles distributed) Documented weekly reports of progress and promotional efforts on internal website Utilized social media (Facebook, Twitter, UC list-servs, YouTube.com, etc.) and received over 4,000+ views within 48 hours on Campus Entertainments YouTube channel and placed 3rd out of 50+ representatives nationwide in the program Hosted events and developed marketing strategies to implement Sun Drop on UCs campus Spread brand awareness through direct marketing and free promotional giveaway items
UC Communications Intern, University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH June 2012-April 2013 Provided office coverage during absence of Vice President of University Communications and Governmental Relations Answered phone calls, participated in University volunteer opportunities (World Choir Games, UC at the Zoo, University Events with President Ono), and assisted with clerical work Assisted with assigned projects from marketing director, assistant, and direct supervisor
Call Center Assistant, Financial Aid One Stop | University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH Dec. 2011-Sept. 2012 Assisted in compiling and reporting monthly phone call statistics Answered phone calls in high traffic One Stop Student Aid Office to assist students, staff, and parents Utilized extensive training and resources to provide solutions to areas in: financial aid, registration, student records, accounts, and collections
Student Orientation Leader, University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH April 2011-September 2011 Introduced 4,057 first year students and their parents to the University of Cincinnati Explained academic policies, procedures, and leadership opportunities Worked amongst a highly diverse staff and became a supportive team player Acquainted new students and their families with the campus and campus services Led discussion groups (30 students) and actively involved the students through the 1.5 day orientation process
Communication/Public Relations Intern, Arc Southwest Ohio | Cincinnati, OH September 2010-January 2011 Contacted media outlets with press releases and photos (Cincinnati Enquirer) Designed graphs, charts, and budget pages for the 2010 Annual Report Redesigned The Arcs newsletter, The Advocate, to better serve families, clients, and supporters of an organization focused on serving the developmentally disabled Attended Executive Board Meetings
Communications Intern, Montgomery Co. Board of DDS | Dayton, OH Summer 2010 Wrote Major Positive Impact Reports, Excellent Staff Performance Reports, news releases, and newsletters Conducted interviews, contacted media outlets, and performed mail carry-out orders Enhanced photography skills and had news articles published on the organization's intra-website Developed a new marketing tool for summer respite program for children with developmental disabilities Interviewed over 30+ internal employees for feature, news, and editorial stories
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES AND HONORS: Member, The Lambda Society Black Womens Honorary, University of Cincinnati October 2012-April 2013 Member, CWEST Womens Honorary, University of Cincinnati October 2012-April 2013 Top 5 Homecoming Court, University of Cincinnati October 2012 President, ADVANCE, University of Cincinnati May 2012-April 2013 Founder and President, IDENTITY, University of Cincinnati February 2012-April 2013 NPHC Greek Week President, Greek Week 2013, University of Cincinnati May 2012-October 2012 Social Media Chair, Public Relations Student Society of America, University of Cincinnati May 2012-April 2013 Director of Public Relations, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Omicron Chapter August 2011-April 2013 Vice President of External Affairs, ADVANCE, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH May 2011-May 2012 2012 Greek Week Delegate, National Pan-Hellenic Council, University of Cincinnati August 2011-May 2012
COMMUNITY SERVICE: Participant (Runner), Turkey Trot 5K Marathon, Easter Seals, Columbus, OH November 2013 Thanksgivings Canned-Food Drive, Mid-Ohio Food Bank, Columbus, OH November 2013 Participant, Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, University of Cincinnati 2010-2013 Volunteer, Ronalds McDonald House, Cincinnati, OH 2012-2013 Participant, Into The Streets, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 2012