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
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Facilitated all major donor events each year, which annually raised more than $120,000.
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Served as the point of contact for all media relations and public outreach; created press releases for the organization.
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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
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Managed the organization’s volunteer program that composed of more than 450 active volunteers.
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Managed the organization’s Nuzzle Buddies program with 50 + new children enrolled in 2018.
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Publicized major donor events and produced promotional materials.
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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
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Maintained high standards of customer service during fast-paced, high volume operations.
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Received top training from a Fortune 500 company.
Taylor Glen Retirement Center | Concord, NC
Food and Beverage | May 2013 - October 2014
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Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
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Performed all position responsibilities in an accurate and timely manner.
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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