Samantha Birse
********.******@*****.***
Bolton, MA 01740
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nanny South Orange, NJ
Aug 2009 - June 2010
Managing, organizing, and scheduling day-to-day calendars
for the family. Essentially a personal assistant for entire
family. Responsible for maintaining the household and
running errands while monitoring homework and communicating
after school activities and more to other parents, nannies,
and coaches.
Intern, The Brooks Group New York, NY Sep 2008 -
Dec 2008; Jan 2010 - May 2010
Internship at a Public Relations firm in NYC. Created and
maintained client press kits, monthly reports, out of
pocket expenses, and clip books; while compiling media
lists, completing office tasks, and directing phone calls.
Event Coordinator, Bikes That Heal New Paltz, NY
Jan 2009 - May 2009
Raised $2,300 for the non-profit Bikes That Heal by
planning and executing the "First Annual Bikes That Heal
Fundraiser." Created press releases, a brochure, time line,
backgrounder, event plan, and bios. Additionally maintained
media lists, contacts, and gathered raffle prizes from
local businesses.
Resident Assistant, Marist College Housing Poughkeepsie, NY
Jun 2007 - May 2009
Representative of Marist College, responsible for
developing educational and social programming, promoting
positive community development, and act as a resource for
fellow students. Performed routine fire and safety checks.
Office assistant filing, answering phones, and creative
projects.
Tour Guide, Marist College Admissions Poughkeepsie, NY
Oct 2006 - Dec 2008
Trusted liaison between prospective students and the
college. Confident to give everyone an inside peak at what
was like to be a student here while stating facts and
experiences and readily answering questions on the spot.
Waitress, Bertuccis Brick Oven Ristaurante Marlborough, MA
Dec 2003 - Jan 2008
Head of the host and carryout station and promoted to
waitress and bartender. Worked under pressure in a high
stress environment while cooperating with others on a team
and efficiently completed individual work.
PUBLISHED WORK
Text Messaging as a Role in College Communication accepted by the
National Communication
Association.
LEADERSHIP HONORS
NACURH National Association of College and University Residence Halls.
Selected to participate in the largest student run annual
leadership conference held across the United States.
NEACURH North East Affiliate of College and University Residence
Halls. Regional NACURH
devoted to improving the quality of life in residence halls.
Marist College Dance Club Secretary, Choreographer, and Dancer.
Communicated to over 500
students on a daily basis while coordinating a dance production
each semester.
EDUCATION
Marist College Bachelor of Arts Communication with a Concentration in
Public Relations and a Minor
in Business May 2009. Major GPA 3.3
SKILLS
Computer - Microsoft Office, Cision Media Source, Adobe, Internet
navigating.
Language - Basic Spanish: reading comprehension, speaking, and
writing.