E MILY GUILFOIL
**** *. **** ***** ******* Apt. *1310 Tampa, Florida 33611
352-***-**** • e abihdi@r.postjobfree.com
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
Disciplined intellectual with exceptional communication skills. Proven to be a desired employee due to a
strong work ethic, ability to multitask, and eagerness to participate as a team member. Looking for an
opportunity to begin a career path in a competitive, constructive, and goal-oriented environment. Enthusiastic
to utilize education and professional skills learned, with the primary goal of promoting an organization’s
mission, vision, and values.
EXPERIENCE
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL J an. 2010-present
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Responsible for two sections of semester-long undergraduate mass communication course, MMC3602: 0004,
0015;
Facilitation and stimulation of two-way communication among students;
Dedicated to structuring course material in a progressive format by utilizing Internet, Microsoft Office
programs, and various social media;
Worked as a liaison between the School of Mass Communications, faculty, and students;
Acted as a mentor for students, assisting with course material, testing processes, and communications;
Evaluated and graded student assignments and exams, including weekly blogs and written assessments, and
posted material on respective course Web site;
Held responsibility while completing coursework and thesis for M.A. degree at USF.
Emerald Greens Golf Resort & Country Club, Tampa, FL 2008-2010
Recreation Center Administration, Food and Beverage
Focused on hospitality, communications, and sales in two departments of Club;
Responsible for receptionist responsibilities including answering phones and directing callers, booking
appointments for resort and spa, opening and closing facilities, and managing members;
Met food and beverage sales goals and received Star Employee award for highest sales in June 2009;
Completed inventory tracking before and after shifts, and conducted an overall inventory evaluation at the
beginning of each month;
Conducted sales and marketing efforts including working golf tournament events, banquets, fundraising for
non-profits and charities, and Club promotions to gain new members.
University of South Florida Athletics, Tampa, FL 2007-2008
Sports Information Internship
Produced media guides for USF Athletic teams including football, men’s and women’s basketball and soccer,
baseball, and softball;
Interviewed coaches, players, and staff, and wrote bios;
Maintained and updated the USF Athletics Web site;
Coordinated and attended marketing events affiliated with USF Athletics;
Worked at the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, interviewing and writing player quotes for
media affiliates in Tampa Bay area;
Conducted administrative responsibilities.
The Gallery Eclectic Bistro, Tampa, FL 2004-2008
Hostess and Server
Worked part-time while taking courses full-time at USF and while fulfilling obligations as a member of
the USF Co-ed Cheerleading program;
Responsible for hospitality, seating guests, taking orders, data entry, and food expediting;
Accountable for quality of work and guest satisfaction.
GCI, Summerfield, FL 2002-2003
Research Coordinator for Florida Water Management
Conducted field research regarding water levels for construction contracts;
Used technical writing skills for proposals, and completed administrative responsibilities.
EDUCATION
University of Florida
Professional Certification, December 2011
Public Health
University of South Florida
M.A., December 2010 B.A., May 2008
Mass Communication Mass Communication
Strategic Communication Management Public Relations, with minor in Political
Thesis hours, Jan.- Dec. 2010 Science
GPA: 3.7/4.0
SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe InDesign software programs
Skilled in online research, field research, analytics and written communication
Public speaking; skilled in presentation design and delivery
Organizational leadership and teamwork, detail-oriented
Knowledgeable in American Sign Language
ORGANIZATIONS & ACTIVITIES
Member, International Communication Association 2010-present
Member, Public Relations Society of America 2010-present
Member, Student Athletic Union 2004-present
Member, Public Relations Student Society of America 2006-2008
Early Childhood Council Public Relations Campaign 2009-2010
Tampa Marine Institute Public Relations Campaign 2007-2008
Study Abroad Program, Spain 2007-2008
Member, USF Co-ed Cheerleading 2004-2008
HONORS
Alexander Academic Scholarship Recipient April 2010
Garner Rose O’Brien Halderman Academic Scholarship Recipient April 2009
Cheerleader Grant 2004-2008
Athletic Honor Roll Award 2004-2008
Bright Futures Scholar 2004-2008