Educational Experience
Point Park University
Bachelor of Science, Sport, Arts, and Entertainment Management Pittsburgh, PA
Courses
Bachelor of Science, Sport, Arts, and Entertainment Management Pittsburgh, PA
- Graduation Date, May 2014
- GPA 3.97
- Honors College
- Dean’s List
Courses
- Essentials of Fundraising
- Foundation Proposals (at Carlow University)
- Event Management
- Business Models
Professional Experience
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh
Development and Communications Intern May 2013 - September 2013
· Assisted in planning the Tribute to Women luncheon for over 600 people
· Developed and implemented a social media communications plan
· Updated membership list in DonorPro and welcomed new members
· Assisted in many different tasks within the Development and Communications department
Job Shadow of Mell Steven-Cosnek, Facilitator/Trainer October 2010 - November 2010
· Learned several different aspects of non-profit world
· Helped with events, including the Racial Justice Awards and A Week without Violence
Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing
Honors Student Assistant January 2013 – Current
· Assisted in planning events for the Center: Turner Broadcasting, ESPN, ROOT Sports
· Promoted events to Point Park students and staff through fliers and social media
· Monitored Student Advisory Board office hours, tasks, and duties
· Member of the Student Advisory Board since 2012
Grassroots Campaigns Inc.
Lead Field Manager May 2012 – October 2012
· Raised over $10,500 for Save the Children through street canvassing
· Trained new canvassers and ensured knowledge of the speech and proper presentation
· Led morning training sessions for all canvassers daily
· Completed cash out for my crew every day and called to thank all monthly donors
· Won the Freedom from Poverty Campaign; trip to South Carolina to work with Save the Children
Nakturnal
Intern September 2011 - January 2011
· Blogged weekly for 2 clients, one local and one national
· Became proficient in Search Engine Optimization
· Used GoogleDocs and social media sites to track research and promote clients
· Assisted in event planning and street teams
Macy’s Ross Park
Cosmetics Flex-Team May 2011 – October 2011
· Gained sales and customer service experience in a competitive work environment
· Perfected cosmetology skills and knowledge
Pittsburgh Area Jewish Committee
Intern June 2010 - August 2010
· Kept archives of the PAJC in the media
· Created databases for research on coexistence groups, college clubs, and grants
· Planned events including a presentation from Ben Jealous for 270 people
Development and Communications Intern May 2013 - September 2013
· Assisted in planning the Tribute to Women luncheon for over 600 people
· Developed and implemented a social media communications plan
· Updated membership list in DonorPro and welcomed new members
· Assisted in many different tasks within the Development and Communications department
Job Shadow of Mell Steven-Cosnek, Facilitator/Trainer October 2010 - November 2010
· Learned several different aspects of non-profit world
· Helped with events, including the Racial Justice Awards and A Week without Violence
Pittsburgh Center for Sports Media and Marketing
Honors Student Assistant January 2013 – Current
· Assisted in planning events for the Center: Turner Broadcasting, ESPN, ROOT Sports
· Promoted events to Point Park students and staff through fliers and social media
· Monitored Student Advisory Board office hours, tasks, and duties
· Member of the Student Advisory Board since 2012
Grassroots Campaigns Inc.
Lead Field Manager May 2012 – October 2012
· Raised over $10,500 for Save the Children through street canvassing
· Trained new canvassers and ensured knowledge of the speech and proper presentation
· Led morning training sessions for all canvassers daily
· Completed cash out for my crew every day and called to thank all monthly donors
· Won the Freedom from Poverty Campaign; trip to South Carolina to work with Save the Children
Nakturnal
Intern September 2011 - January 2011
· Blogged weekly for 2 clients, one local and one national
· Became proficient in Search Engine Optimization
· Used GoogleDocs and social media sites to track research and promote clients
· Assisted in event planning and street teams
Macy’s Ross Park
Cosmetics Flex-Team May 2011 – October 2011
· Gained sales and customer service experience in a competitive work environment
· Perfected cosmetology skills and knowledge
Pittsburgh Area Jewish Committee
Intern June 2010 - August 2010
· Kept archives of the PAJC in the media
· Created databases for research on coexistence groups, college clubs, and grants
· Planned events including a presentation from Ben Jealous for 270 people
Involvement
United Student Government
Press Secretary September 2013 – Present
· Chair of the Communications Committee
· Responsible for weekly internal updates and bi-weekly campus-wide updates
· Delegate tasks to committee such as social media, graphic design, and event planning
Junior Business Representative January 2013 – August 2013
· Allocated a $50,000 budget to student organizations through Finance Committee
· Co-Chair of Pioneer Community Day Committee
· Senator of the month for January and February 2013
Sports, Arts and Entertainment Management Club
President May 2012 – May 2013
· Oversaw budget, led advertising, reserved spaces, and held weekly meetings to plan all events
· Delegated tasks to executive board members to complete event planning
Treasurer April 2011 – May 2012
· Requested budget from United Student Government
· Kept records of all funds earned, allocated, and spent
Point Park Students for Barack Obama
Vice President/Canvass Director September 2012-November 2012
· Organized canvasses of campus and Edgewood/Swissvale area to register voters and increase turnout
· Planned on campus events for Presidential Debates and led the Get Out the Vote Campaign canvasses
Shaler Area Youth Advocacy League
Leader/Co-Leader August 2005 - June 2010
· M-Powerment, young women’s group focusing on equality, self-esteem and relationships
Press Secretary September 2013 – Present
· Chair of the Communications Committee
· Responsible for weekly internal updates and bi-weekly campus-wide updates
· Delegate tasks to committee such as social media, graphic design, and event planning
Junior Business Representative January 2013 – August 2013
· Allocated a $50,000 budget to student organizations through Finance Committee
· Co-Chair of Pioneer Community Day Committee
· Senator of the month for January and February 2013
Sports, Arts and Entertainment Management Club
President May 2012 – May 2013
· Oversaw budget, led advertising, reserved spaces, and held weekly meetings to plan all events
· Delegated tasks to executive board members to complete event planning
Treasurer April 2011 – May 2012
· Requested budget from United Student Government
· Kept records of all funds earned, allocated, and spent
Point Park Students for Barack Obama
Vice President/Canvass Director September 2012-November 2012
· Organized canvasses of campus and Edgewood/Swissvale area to register voters and increase turnout
· Planned on campus events for Presidential Debates and led the Get Out the Vote Campaign canvasses
Shaler Area Youth Advocacy League
Leader/Co-Leader August 2005 - June 2010
· M-Powerment, young women’s group focusing on equality, self-esteem and relationships
- Planned and led 3 annual Women’s Conferences, reaching over 150 girls
- Spoke on panels and led presentations about women’s issues at local schools
- Held 3 annual Diversity Days at Robert Morris, reaching over 200 local students
- Held 3 annual Diversity Days at Shaler Area High School
- Organized and held an art auction and concert at a local up and coming library
- Organized a week long art show and concert series at Shaler Area High School
Awards and Volunteer Work
· Recipient, George E. Marin Information Technology and Business Undergraduate Scholarship
· Recipient, Caplan Lieber Human Relations Award for Peer Bridges and M-Powerment
· Recipient, Jessy Peluso Memorial Scholarship for leading Youth Advocacy League
· Guest speaker at safe driving workshops, Reality Education for Drivers (RED) and YAL
· Raised over $10,000 for the Walk to Defeat ALS as Team Captain
· Recipient, Caplan Lieber Human Relations Award for Peer Bridges and M-Powerment
· Recipient, Jessy Peluso Memorial Scholarship for leading Youth Advocacy League
· Guest speaker at safe driving workshops, Reality Education for Drivers (RED) and YAL
· Raised over $10,000 for the Walk to Defeat ALS as Team Captain