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EDUCATION

 

Appalachian State University | Boone, NC 

Communications Advertising 

May 2017

 

EXPERIENCE

Humane Society for Greater Savannah | Savannah, GA

Community Outreach Coordinator  October 2019 - October 2020

  • Facilitated all major donor events each year, which annually raised more than $120,000.

  • Served as the point of contact for all media relations and public outreach; created press releases for the organization. 

  • Created the K9 for a Day program  with the Tybee Police Department, in which an adoptable shelter pet was advertised each week by Tybee Police.Cultivated partnerships which continually build a sense of community and financial support from smaller local businesses to major donors

Humane Society for Greater Savannah | Savannah, GA

Volunteer Coordinator  |  June  2018 - October 2020

  • Managed the organization’s volunteer program that composed of more than 450 active volunteers.

  • Managed the organization’s Nuzzle Buddies program with 50 + new children enrolled in 2018.

  • Publicized major donor events and produced promotional materials.

  • Led the Humane Education Program holding presentations for SCAD, rotary clubs, and hospitals.

Walt Disney World’s Art of Animation Resort | Orlando, FL Food and Beverage  |  June 2017 - January 2018

  • Maintained high standards of customer service during fast-paced, high volume operations.

  • Received top training from a Fortune 500 company.

Taylor Glen Retirement Center | Concord, NC

Food and Beverage  |  May  2013 - October 2014

  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.

  • Performed all position responsibilities in an accurate and timely manner.

  • Contributed to a harmonious  work environment with positive  guest relations and team members. 

SKILLS

Public Relations

Served as the voice of the Humane Society by being interviewed both onsite and for live television, providing the community with program updates.

Social Media Marketing

Managed all social media accounts for the Humane Society including Facebook, Twitter and
Instagram.

Design

Designed T-shirts, pamphlets, graphics and promotional items for the Humane Society and other not for profit organizations.

 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Volunteer Day

Partnership with ServiceNow volunteers

Managed over 50 volunteers for a day of service at the Humane Society.

Doggie Carnival

Organized over 50 vendors and volunteers for one of the Humane Society for Greater Savannah’s largest fundraisers which raised over $12,000.

K9 for a Day Program

Created Tybee Islands K9 for a Day Program which received attention from police departments across the nation.

AWARDS

 

First Place in Federation National student  Advertising Competition at Appalachian State

Mary "Biz" Austin

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