Jocelyn L. Hunter
**** * ******, **, ***. #***, Washington, D.C. 20037 ( Cell 202-***-****
( **************@*******.***
Objective To obtain full-time employment in marketing, public relations,
or event planning
Experience
2005-Present Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
Washington, D.C.
Director of Communication
. Manage and compose monthly articles for electronic
newsletters. Schedule and coordinate communications with
Board members and government and private sector
organizations. Schedule meetings for President/CEO and
Senior Management which often includes my participation.
Obtain travel information for President/CEO. Compose
memorandums for President/CEO. Create press releases for
media outreach. Research organizationally relevant
information for CLB. Prepare meeting agendas for the
organization. Perform all duties of a Marketing and
Volunteer Specialist.
Marketing and Volunteer Specialist
. Recruit, retain and manage all volunteers in multiple
capacities for CLB. Coordinate CLB participation in
community events in the greater Washington, D.C. metro
area. Prepare written material for quarterly news letter.
Market CLB annual children's events.
Administrative Assistant
. Organize and update informational databases for mailings to
potential volunteers and donor. Support executive assistant
in serving the chief executive officer of the organization.
Maintain scheduling of Washington, D.C. conference room.
Create and maintain contacts in Excel spreadsheets.
Facilitate incoming phone calls into the office, including
distribution of messages. Interface first contact to guests
of the Washington, D.C. office. Manage office and kitchen
purchase requests.
2002-2005 Congressman Harold Ford, Jr.
Washington, D.C.
Staff Assistant
. Scheduled and led Capitol tours and scheduled other area
tours for constituents. Conducted Congressional research.
Assisted with administrative tasks and the Congressman's
scheduling. Composed Congressional letters. Managed
incoming and outgoing mail for the Congressional office.
Fulfilled various constituent requests.
Spring 2002 Ducks Unlimited
Washington, D.C.
Internship
. Facilitated correspondence between Ducks Unlimited and
Congressional offices. Petitioned Congressional signatures
for environmental appropriation letters. Conducted research
on various environmental issues for Ducks Unlimited
managers.
Fall 2001 Memphis Grizzlies (NBA Franchise)
Memphis, TN
Internship
. Managed and organized Grizzlies fan mail for the franchise.
Facilitated non-granted donation requests for merchandise,
funding, and appearances.
Education
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
Bachelor of Arts, Government, May 2001
Activities
2005-Present Washington, D.C. Region's UVA Alumni Community Service
Committee Member
2004-Present Volunteer Tutor for Horton's Kids of Washington, D.C.
1998-2001 University of Virginia Honor Committee Support Officer - Senior
Educator.
Skills Extensive public speaking experience, Microsoft Word
including chart creation, Excel, excellent written and
verbal communications skills, proficient typing skills
Awards 2007 Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind Employee of the
Year
2001 "Honor 150" Award (awarded by the University of Virginia
Honor Committee)