Rachel Blum
Concord, NC **027
Phone Number: 315-***-****
Email: ******.****@*****.********.***
Objective
To obtain a career that will promote professional growth and enhance my
communication, management, and marketing skills.
Education
Saint Leo University, St. Leo, Fl 33574
BA in Communication Management and Marketing, Graduated December 2009
Awards
Saint Leo University Academic Scholarship (2006-2009)
Dean's List: Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009
Internship
June 2009-August 2009 Communication and Marketing Department
American Red Cross of Northeastern New York, Albany, NY
. Researched area attractions for upcoming events
. Managed and maintained two web sites
. Social networking and non profits
. Wrote press releases and evergreen articles
. Participated in department meetings and brainstorming sessions
. Worked on the database system RaiserEdge
February 2010- Marketing Internship
SportsInfo.com, Telecommute
. Research sports radio contact and program information
. Data Entry into spreadsheet to keep records up-to-date
Work Experience
August 2008 -December 2009 Public Relations Department
Saint Leo University, St. Leo Fl
. Research newspapers to locate information relating to Saint Leo
University.
. Help organize office by printing and copying documents
. Write and proof and edit articles for publications
. Archiving photographs
2006-Present Substitute Aide and Assistant
South Seneca Central School, Interlaken, NY
. Work one-on-one or in small groups with elementary age and
developmentally challenged children
. Manage copying and other tasks for all grade level teachers.
2003 - Present Secretary and Receptionist
Lodi Rod and Gun Club, Lodi, NY
. Create mailing list and labels for over 1500 members.
. Create, type and prepare letters sent to the members.
. Answer questions regarding the latest news by telephone
2002-Present Babysitting Business Owner
Residential Homes, NY
. Babysit 16 children for 6 families
. Supervise recreation, including swim time, bed time and nap time, lunch
and dinner, getting children off the bus.
September 2007-May 2008 Career and Counseling Services Assistant
Saint Leo University, St. Leo, Fl
. Created print advertisement
. Maintained office records
. Organize and gathered information
2003-2004 Summer Recreation Counselor
Four Towns Recreation, Ovid NY
. Supervised four counselors
. Watched 20 children age seven to nine
. Implemented activities including drama production, arts and crafts, and
physical fitness.
2002-2003 Summer Recreation Counselor
Four Towns Recreation, Lodi NY
. Watched 40 children ages 3 to 12
. Implemented physical fitness, healthy eating choices, reading, and arts
and crafts.
Academics Results
Dual enrollment, earning 32 credit hours, in 10 courses
Member of Sigma Beta Delta
Extracurricular Activities
2008 - 2009 Saint Leo University Communication Club, Vice President
2007 - 2008 Saint Leo University Communication Club, Public Relation
Officer
2007 - 2009 Saint Leo University Television (SLU_TV), Public Relation
Officer
Community Involvement
2002- Present Elementary School Volunteer
Additional Skills
. Proficient in Microsoft Applications including Microsoft Word, Microsoft
Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, and Outlook
. Work with social media relations networks
. Creative, detail, goal-oriented, excellent communication skills, leader,
able to meet deadlines, and punctual
. CPR and First Aid Certified
. Familiar with Spanish
References
Are available upon request.