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Orlando, Florida Area

Orlando, Florida Area

Seongnam, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea

• Built rapport with students and families from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds through recruitment sessions, parent-teacher conferences, events and daily interaction• Effectively worked cross-culturally with native Korean teachers to prepare for events, field trips, and plan for school growth• Managed classes ranging in size from two to 16 students• Created engaging lessons utilizing multi-media technologies in the following subjects: science, math, reading, phonics, creative arts and physical education• Ensured safety of children in and out of the classroom, utilizing close supervision

Gainesville, Florida Area

• Served as a liaison between donors, volunteer groups, college faculty, staff and students• Cultivated ongoing relationships and encouraged donor involvement in university activities• Developed collateral items that major gift officers utilized when meeting with donors• Created press and print materials, such as press releases, brochures and posters• Engaged alumni and donors via Tumblr, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn• Strategically executed solicitations resulting in philanthropic support by maximizing the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of private donors• Planned and executed benefit galas, alumni receptions, gallery exhibition openings and holiday parties

Gainesville, Florida Area

• Participated in agency training sessions to advance professional knowledge of marketing, Web site usability, computer programming and Web design (CSS and HTML).

At this full-service communications firm I was responsible for a variety of duties, strengthening my skill set as a communicator. The clients that I worked with include: Texas Oncology, Chevrolet, Boy Scouts of America, Ernst & Young, dd’s Discounts, La Madeleine, Staples and Texas Tech University.• Developed content for media advisories, pitches, media backgrounders and briefing books• Proactively outreached to print and broadcast media and bloggers in national, state and local markets• Conducted extensive research to create internal backgrounders, briefs and reports• Consolidated media coverage into integrated reports for clients and agency• Engaged in daily monitoring of traditional and social media• Performed strategic research to develop extensive media lists• Participated in agency training sessions to advance professional development

While pursuing my master’s degree at FSU I was given the opportunity to assist with two courses. Both gave me a deeper understanding of the communication industry, while also allowing me to improve my ability to handle confidential information with utmost professionalism.• Managed approximately 25 students• Graded assignments• Corresponded with students and colleagues

• Responsible for approximately 400 students each semester• Assisted with class lectures• Tutored students• Proctored exams• Maintained attendance records and grades

• Answered multi-line telephones• Filed, scanned and copied paperwork• Maintained equipment, such as printers and copiers• Conducted inventory for all of UF IFAS, which includes 32 campus departments and 16 research stations thoughout the state.

• Cold-called local businesses and donors for fundraising efforts• Wrote press releases, public service announcements and feature stories• Created flyers, brochures, newsletters and other signage using Adobe Creative Suite, distributed to thousands• Executed and managed a variety of events• Strategically researched businesses and individuals for potential donor opportunities

Master'S Degree, Integrated Marketing And Management Communication

Project Management Certificate Relevant Courses: Marketing Communication Management, Hispanic Marketing, Account Planning, Advanced Topics.

Bachelor'S Of Science, Agriculture Education And Communication With Specialized In Communication And Leadership Development

Activities and Societies: Agriculture Education and Communication Advisory Board, Agricultural Communicators and Leaders of Tomorrow.

Intensive Spanish Language Trimester

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: National FFA Organization, National Honor Society, WHS Student Government, Marching, Concert and Jazz Bands

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Agricultural Communication/Journalism