Emily Garvin
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OBJECTIVE
. To obtain a challenging position in the field of event planning or
human resources where my organizational, planning, and interpersonal
skills can improve the company's success.
EDUCATION
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Graduation Date: May 2010
Bachelor of Science in Sociology
. Thematic Sequence: Business Law and Commerce
. Study Abroad Program: Studying Business Law. 11 city tour throughout
Europe. May-June 2008
COMPUTER SKILLS
. Advanced user of Microsoft Office and Peachtree Accounting software
RELATED EXPERIENCE
. Main Line Today Magazine, Philadelphia, PA, June 2009-August 2009
. 'Events and Marketing' Internship
. Gained experience planning and coordinating the large annual
event, Best of the Main Line. Hosted 100 food and non-food
vendors showcasing their products for over 2,000 people.
. Solicited donations for organizational funding and for the
silent auction
. ARAMARK, Philadelphia, PA, August 2010
o Shadowed the conference planner at the Villanova Conference Center
which increased my knowledge of the field.
. Pi Beta Phi Sorority, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
o Special Weekends Chair, 2009
. Planning and executing three events: Mom's Weekend, Dad's
Weekend, and Julie's Weekend for 250 people per event.
. Responsibility for all aspects of event management including
planning venue, menu and vendor selection, handling event
budgets, and conducting smooth performance. $2,000 Budget.
o Etiquette Dinner committee, 2008-2009
. Design of menus that serve in remembering special etiquette
rules for our sorority along with determination of venue that
would be suitable for the event.
Work Experience
. Le Petite Chef, Radnor, PA, December 2009
Catering and food preparation. Ability to work effectively with a
wide range of people.
. Child Caretaker: The Fuscaldo Family. 5 days/week. May 2007 - August
2007
. Mainline Media, Wayne, PA, May 2006 - June 2006
Public Relations Internship. Observed and shadowed the President to
further my understanding of the PR field, as well as collaborating in
the creation of an advertising campaign for promotions to radio
stations.
ACTIVITIES
Member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority January
2007- May 2010
Member of Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
January 2008- May 2010
Volunteer Experience
Adopt-a-School- Reinforce literacy for Elementary school children in
preparation for the Ohio Graduation Test
Links to Literacy- Collected books for underprivileged children to read in
the local community of Oxford