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SUZANNE WESTRUM abgv4m@r.postjobfree.com

Detail-oriented professional with experience in Communications and Event Planning. Background includes

SUMMARY OF

working with a team and leading coordination of special events, including Awards Gala, Festivals, Press

QUALIFICATIONS

Conferences and other events; writing feature stories, news releases, brochure copy and other written media;

and performing proficient administrative support including database management.

St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in English/Communication Arts, 2004

Study Abroad experience in London, England, Fall 2001

Avenida Guadalupe Association, San Antonio, Texas September 2009-present

EMPLOYMENT

Communications Manager and Special Events Project Coordinator

Execute special events including sourcing venues, caterers, audio/visual, decorations, entertainment,

awards, volunteers, lining up speakers and overseeing project completion

Write remarks for speakers and create Run of Show for each event

Identify potential sponsors and participate in negotiations to secure cash and in -kind donations to fund

special events

Compose and distribute fliers and news releases to generate media attention for events and programs

Write copy and work alongside graphic designer and printer to create promotional materials publicizing

events and other programs

Discuss projects with media and set up interviews when requested

Update website content as needed

Crossroads Foundation, Hong Kong, China March 2008-April 2009

Executive Assistant to the Communications Director

Researched and wrote feature stories about upcoming international and local humanitarian aid shipments,

then published to website and pitched to other media, such as the South China Morning Post

Project managed special events, including a concert in honor of World Refugee Day and a fundraiser in

conjunction with Ben and Jerry’s ice cream shops

Supervised and coordinated tasks for interns and volunteers

Oversaw translation of written material into Chinese

Maintained calendar, coordinated meetings, and made travel arrangements for the Communications

Director

Provided general administrative support to the Communications team

Grace Point Church, San Antonio, Texas March 2006-March 2008

Administrative Assistant

Coordinated 5K Run/Walk to benefit Livestrong Foundation, including organizing volunteers, location and

route, award, timing requirements and other logistics

Maintained database of small groups, including updating meeting logistics, member names and statuses

Communicated with all leadership, both pastoral and lay, to provide assistance, including performing

updates as needed, creating documents, and making outbound calls as requested

Facilitated administration of various church programs, such as Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University

as well as the annual Marriage Retreat

Provided support to the Community Pastor and performed clerical tasks as assigned

American Funds, San Antonio, Texas October 2004-October 2005

Investment Processor

Received mutual funds contributions and invested them into designated retirement plans

Placed outgoing calls to brokers and retirement plan contacts to resolve investment discrepancies

Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss company procedures and upcoming policy changes

San Antonio Zoo, San Antonio, Texas January 2004-May 2004

Development Intern

Updated and cataloged donor lists from past events

Created marketing materials to solicit volunteers to participate in events

Created and distributed information packets to market membership drives to corporations and individuals

February – April 2007

Missionary Experience, Hong Kong, China

COMMUNITY

Missionary Experience, Johannesburg, South Africa November 2005

OUTREACH

Missionary Experience, Kenya, Africa June 2004

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