OBJECTIVE: Diligent and meticulous professional looking to apply my
previous professional experience to thrive in a Marketing /Communications
role.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
The Vanguard Group, Malvern PA - 2005 - Present
Communications Associate - April 2007- Present
. Worked as a liaison between Sales Representatives and Investment
Managers to develop a strategy to help clients transition into
Vanguard's Asset Management Services
. Entrusted as the teams "Senior," which allowed me to perform all
duties of my supervisor when she was unavailable
. Wrote for the department newsletter and ultimately became the Editor-
in-Chief
. Project Manager for a transfer project that created a new procedure
for my department when dealing with outside firms paperwork
. Project Manager for a technological project which allowed my
department to utilize a system that shortened cycle times when mailing
out letters to the client
. Project Manager for a system clean up project that was monitored by
the OCC
. Worked on AMS Marketing Kit which was sent out to prospective clients
. Reported to the department's Marketing head on a project that revamped
a brochure that was sent to prospects
. Wrote request for proposals for the AMS Institutional Sales
Representative. The RFP's would outline in detail our services
. Created a template for high-end clients to help the preparation
process. Those efforts led to an award from senior management
. Headed the process for departments Marketing Kit allocation
. Created training procedures and ran classes that trained several peers
in the department on numerous functions
Processing Associate - December 2005 - April 2007
. Processed seven different functions regarding a client's account on
two separate databases
. Consulted with clients via phone and provided service regarding
incomplete applications
. Gathered data and made several presentations about the team's progress
to senior management
Aramark Corporation, Philadelphia, PA - January 2005 - May 2005
Corporate Relations Intern
. Worked with the Marketing department in supporting food services for
schools and universities
. Wrote press releases used by newspapers, magazines, and industry
newsletters
. Researched contacts, formed media lists, and spoke with vendors to
order reprints and/or articles for clients
EDUCATION:
Villanova University, Bachelor of Art's Degree - August 2001-May 2005
. Major - Communication
. Minor - Sociology
. Certificate in Public Relations, Member of Public Relations Student
Society of America (PRSSA)
. Selected as a member of The National Dean's List 2003-2004 and 2004-
2005
. Recipient of the Julie Kilroy Campion Scholarship
. Team Leader of the Villanova Experience
COMPETENCIES:
. Relationship Management
. Project Work
. Multitasking
. Time Management
. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, Lotus Notes