High School Sales

Michelle Haley

Home Phone: 574-***-****

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Cell Phone: 804-***-****

Elkhart, IN 46516

E mail: ************@*****.***

Career Objective

• To work with a reputable company that utilizes my communication, organizational, and people skills.

Work Experience

November 2009 ~ June 2010

Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chesterfield, Virginia

March 2008 ~ July 2008

Substitute Teacher

Worked as a substitute teacher for grades K 12, including special education.

Assumed all duties and responsibilities of a regular teacher on any given day, including:

Following the lesson plan submitted by the regular teacher

Maintaining accurate attendance records

Upholding order within the classroom setting

Submitting proper follow up documentation for returning teacher

Performing other duties as assigned

Worked as one on one for High School Autism student for last four weeks of the school year.

National Kidney Foundation Serving Virginia, Richmond, Virginia August 2008 ~ November 2009

Regional Communications & Volunteer Manager

Served as the affiliate annual report, bi monthly newsletter, and semi annual professional newsletter editor,

collecting and writing articles and materials for the publications, while adhering to the production schedule.

Managed the volunteer program by developing and maintaining relationships with volunteer organizations;

actively recruits office and events volunteers, ensuring volunteers are properly trained and thanked.

Responsible for planning, developing and executing the affiliate semi annual direct mail program, including

in house design and printing of each piece.

Conducted needed website updates on a weekly basis.

Initiated contact with civic and similar organizations throughout our service area to schedule volunteers or

staff members to present information about kidney disease and the Foundation. Also acquire booths at health

fairs to share information about the Foundation, its mission and kidney disease.

Designed and executed the Kidney Awards programs annually in three locations across the service area, as a

means of connecting major donors to clients and recognizing clients who exemplify heroism.

Assisted in the Programs Department with execution and development of health screenings and patient

assistance grants. Also cultivate relationships with social workers at all dialysis centers across the service

area.

Supported the Development Department with various tasks including designing marketing materials,

contacting potential sponsors and/or event participants, and other tasks as assigned.

Worked closely with VP to ensure budget compliance.

Researched and completed grants to ensure funding for various programs for NKF.

Aug 2007 ~ March 2008

(Employee)

Sue Williams and Colleagues, Richmond, Virginia

May 2007 ~ Aug 2007

(Internship)

Public Relations/Marketing Associate

Successfully launched a public relations and marketing plan for a new business

Created and maintained media databases for clients using Ciason and Filemaker

Developed and distributed media kits for various trade shows

Co Created and circulated press releases to local and national media outlets

Participated in client meetings and conferences

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia Aug 2007 ~ Dec 2007

Supplemental Instruction Leader

Organized and led peer facilitated study sessions six times a week

Taught new study techniques using effective cognitive strategies

Conducted "marathon sessions" in preparation for exams

Hecht's, Richmond, VA Aug 2004 ~ May 2006

Lead Associate/CSR/Visual Design

In charge of product placement and displays

Handled money, customers, and phone calls simultaneously

Increased sales by implementing creative displays

Old Navy, Mishawaka, IN June 2002 ~ May 2004

Women's Dept. Lead/Signage

Organized team members to fulfill job responsibilities as department leader

Preserved accurate pricing by maintaining correct sales signs and displays

Educational Background

• Virginia Commonwealth University, Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude, Aug 2005 ~ Dec 2007

Major in Mass Communications Concentration in Public Relations

Minor in General Business

Spearheaded research project for Fulton Hill Neighborhood which analyzed technology's impact on the

community Created campaign and pitch to promote a school department

• Grand Valley State University, Aug 2001 ~ May 2002

Attended Honors College Involved in First PR Campaign

• Concord Community High School, Aug 1997 ~ Jun 2001

Honors Diploma National Honors Society Speech and Debate Team

Skills Summary

Communication Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal poem published by the League of American

Poets Interacted with the public in a professional setting for over 10 years

Software Proficient in MS Word, WordPerfect, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint Knowledgeable in Photoshop,

InDesign, and Illustrator – Proficient in Filemaker, Exceed, and iMIS Trained in VOCUS, Ciason, and Constant Contact

Solid foundation in web design and programming/HTML code

Personal Highly motivated and self driven Extremely organized and detail oriented Dedicated and hard working

Terrific leader as well as team player

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