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EDUCATION

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Appalachian State University | Boone, NC 

Communications Advertising 

May 2017

 

EXPERIENCE​

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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.

  • 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

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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.

  • 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.

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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.

  • Received top training from a Fortune 500 company.

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Taylor Glen Retirement Center | Concord, NC

Food and Beverage  |  May  2013 - October 2014

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  • 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

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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.

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Social Media Marketing

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

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Design

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

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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Volunteer Day

Partnership with ServiceNow volunteers

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

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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.

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K9 for a Day Program

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

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AWARDS

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First Place in Federation National student  Advertising Competition at Appalachian State

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Mary "Biz" Austin

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