Garrett Sisson Email & Phone Number

Albany, New York Area

As the Event Implementation & Design Manager at Total Events, LLC., I ensured that our responsibilities for an event are implemented with excellence. I collaborated with managers, co-workers, and laborers throughout the numerous stages of each event to assure that the tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. From the early stages of gathering the needed equipment and materials, to making venues and spaces come to life through implementation, and finally to breaking down the event in a timely manner with all of our materials collected, I had the opportunity to work on a project from start to finish.Skills further developed within this position are:- Client Management- Teamwork- Collaboration- Client Satisfaction- Critical Thinking- Project Efficiency- Leadership- Organization

Lynchburg, Virginia

As a Graduate Student Assistant, I work for the College of General Studies. I, along with eighteen other Graduate Student Assistants, assist the Master Instructor with teaching COMS 101, Speech Communcation. Two times per week, I meet with two classes of more than twenty students to aid in the development of communication skills, including dyadic, small group, non-verbal and public speaking.Prior to this position, I was a Graduate Student Assistant for the Department of Strategic Communication. In this role, I led a team of students in the planning, development, and execution of an inaugural gala for a local non-profit whose efforts are focused on domestic fundraising for international health issues in Vietnam.Skills further developed within this position are:- Client Management- Relationship Building- Teamwork- Collaboration- Listening- Social Media Proficiency- Leadership- Event Planning- Organization

Rochester, New York Area

As an Events & Corporate Relations Intern, I have the opportunity to work with well-established event planners to brainstorm, develop, and execute fundraising events for Rochester Regional Health System. Also, I have created social media campaigns, including live-tweeting for major events, designed webpage layouts, and conducted secondary research for various projects. I write frequently for different projects: article(s) for the system-wide magazine, nomination forms, event descriptions, etc. The position requires knowledge and skills in various areas of communication, and allows for event-specific creativity.Skills further developed by holding this position are:-Writing-Event Planning-Relationship Development-Fundraising-Listening-Interpersonal Communication-Research-Computer Skills

As an intern at Dixon Schwabl, I had the privilege of being the first CEO Intern of the company. I held that title for six weeks, followed by Public Relations Intern where I worked directly with the PR department for six weeks. While interning, I had various responsibilities as well as many opportunities to shadow employees and gain relevant knowledge through questions and observations. Throughout the internship, I held a major role in developing and presenting a completely integrated marketing communication campaign for a youth hockey organization located in Canandagiua, NY.Skills further developed during this internship are:-Research-Writing-Listening-Organization-Presentation Skills-Group Communication-Leadership

Syracuse, New York Area

As an Orientation Leader at Onondaga Community College, I worked directly with incoming students and their families to inform them of relevant information regarding their enrollment and opportunities. I aided incoming students in creating class schedules that fit their course requires and course interests while scheduling them at times that didn't conflict with academic and personal obligations. I provided them with a tour of the college and informed them of campus activities, academic services, on-campus job opportunities, etc. Skills further developed while holding this position are:-Interpersonal Communication-Organization-Leadership-Listening-Computer Skills

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Strategic Communications

Activities and Societies: Graduate Student Assistant

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Media And Communication

Minors in English and Digital Cultures and Technologies

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), General Studies And Humanities

Minor in Communications -Presidential Search Committee, student representative -Keynote Graduation Speaker -Student Ambassador