OBJECTIVE:
To obtain an internship in the Communications or Marketing field to explore opportunities, apply my skills, and gain hands on experience.
EDUCATION:
August 2008- present
Catawba College, Salisbury, NC
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Communication Arts
Marketing Concentration Degrees in Progress
· Expected graduation date: May, 2012
· Dean’s List, Business Scholar, Presidential Scholar, Business Honors Society, Communications Honors Society, Studied Spanish abroad in Costa Rica: May 2009- June 2009, Student Government Association class Treasurer, Member of the Delphinian Society, a service organization, Co-director of Volunteer Catawba, Alpha Core Member and 2010 Co-director- assists incoming Freshman with the transition to college during the week of orientation, Member of Phi Beta Lamda, a business and service coed fraternity, Football and Basketball Cheerleader, 2008-2010
June 2008
Salisbury High School
Honor Graduate
· Voted “Most Outgoing” by senior class peers, President- DECA club, Vice President and Historian- Key Club, Treasurer- Junior Civitan Club, President of Church’s youth group, coordinated and participated in missions and service activities, Captain of Varsity/ Competition cheerleading squad, Participated in pre-game and half time performances at the 2007 Pro Bowl in Hawaii, Member of the Varsity Golf team
EXPERIENCE:
September 2010- present
Spirit Solutions, LLC., a company that produces cheer and dance competitions in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia
· Responsible for ensuring that competition events run smoothly and fairly, events and awards are on time and in order, and all score calculations are accurate
· Achieved national certification to judge competitions
May 2010- August 2010
Lilly Center Internship
· Worked with a local United Methodist Church to advertise events and worship services with very little supervision
· Created and maintained several types of social media outlets for the church
August 2008-present
Work Study -- Catawba College, Ketner School of Business
· Experience with Microsoft Office programs particularly Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
· Experience planning, marketing, and working medium to large scale events for the college
January 2009- June 2010
Server Assistant – Longhorn Steakhouse
· Greet and seat guests according to company policies, accurately quote wait times for guests, maintain server assistant presence at the front door at all times, and answer the telephone
· Be hospitable and enthusiastic, courteous and respectful, and friendly and helpful as the face of Longhorn Steakhouse to the customer
· Typically chosen to be the leader or greeter among the server assistants on duty
o Leader: directs the activities of other server assistants and controls the flow of guests into the dining room, being sensitive to the workloads and capabilities of individual servers
o Greeter: responsible for greeting guests as they enter the restaurant
Various Seasons
Cheerleading Coach- Rowan Salisbury School System
(West Rowan High and Middle Schools)
· Ensure the safety of girls while stunting, tumbling, and cheering
· Resolve problems and issues that arise among teenage girls
· Help squad develop and improve as a team
April 2006-May 2009, Volunteer 2004-2006
Competition Cheerleading Coach
J.F. Hurley Family YMCA
· Organized and led practices, researched and registered for competitions, and communicated with parents through meetings and letters
· Assisted with the planning and execution of the Carolina Cupid Classic cheerleading competition, a major fundraising event hosted by the J.F. Hurley Family YMCA
· Choreographed routines and taught cheers, dances, tumbling, and stunting skills
· Helped girls ages 4-16 build confidence through coaching, nurturing, and performance opportunities
· Mixed competition music, saving our squad hundreds of dollars by teaching myself to use the software
· Twice voted one of the top 20 cheer coaches by the Christian Cheerleaders of America organization
Summer 2008
Front Desk Operator – J.F. Hurley Family YMCA
· Answered the telephone and directed members and visitors to appropriate person or place
