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Experience
Telefunder/Trainer/Manager
June 2005 to Present
Gainesville, FL
Manager
- Received highest student promotion: manager
- Formalized and coordinated system for evaluating caller performance
- Recruit, interview and hire new employees
- Special events committee
Trainer
- Train new telefunders on calling procedures and the computer system
Caller
- Call alumni of various colleges and campaigns for the Florida Fund annual academic giving program
- Raised approximately $55,000 to date
- Quickly promoted to through calling segments to the highest giving range ($500+/year)
Public Relations Specialist Intern
May 2006 to August 2006
St. Petersburg, FL
Client: Business Area Golf Society-- Co-coordinated and implemented two golf tournaments; designed and created a promotional booklet and other materials for prospective members; through implementation of coordinated communication efforts, increased membership by 31 percent; developed a database of potential new members; designed and implemented scoring presentations for tournaments; wrote and edited press releases
Client: Florida Sports Hall of Fame-- Assisted in planning and conducting the 2006 Legends Dinner for hall members as well as the 2006 Induction Gala at Tropicana Field; served as a liaison between hall and members; designed signage for both events
- Copy edited aspects of Glasure Group Web site content, including the photo gallery and staff bios
- Developed business plan and presentation for an emerging product and brand called WaterGlow to be presented to a potential investor
Public Relations Intern
March 2003 to July 2003
Greensboro, NC
- Co-organized game night scripting and in-game promotions for sponsors, such as "chuck-a-puck" and pizza giveaways
- Designed, organized and conducted the Generals' online game-worn jersey auction, which brought in more than $10,000
- Assisted relations with internal and external publics during a management crisis
- Organized season-ticket seating chart and database
- Represented both teams and the Greensboro Sports Commission at the Piedmont Triad Business Showcase
Freelance Reporter
January 2006 to Present
Gainesville, FL
- Cover news stories of interest to the Gainesville community, and more specifically, University of Florida students