CAROLINE A. ELLIS
********.*****@*****.***
Lebanon, CT 06249
Objective
Seeking a position in an administrative role utilizing event planning
skills.
Education
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Bachelor of Arts, History, May 2010
GPA: 3.02/4.00
Work Experience
University of Connecticut Department of Conference Services
Student Conference Assistant, Summer 2007 - May 2010
. Assisted in organizing and finalizing all details for conferences held
on the University's campus
. Developed relationships with professionals nationally and
internationally
. Administrative work; in a fast-paced, detail oriented atmosphere
Connecticut Transportation Institute, Storrs, CT
Connecticut Advanced Pavement Laboratory Technician, January 2009 - Present
. Prepare asphalt binder and aggregate for laboratory research purposes
. Maintain and record accurate data of pavement samples acquired
throughout Connecticut and New England
. Trusted to operate expensive and delicate machinery independently
University of Connecticut Department of Transportation, Storrs, CT
Accessible Van Service Driver, Dispatcher, January 2007 - December 2008
. Maintained private information of passengers
. Managed the operation of 4 vehicles, 4 drivers, and over 40 permanent
and temporary passengers
Activities
Alpha Epsilon Phi, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Vice President of Philanthropy, 2008-2009
. Organized all aspects of 2 major philanthropic events resulting in
over $2000 raised for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
and Sharsheret
. Developed contacts and received generous donations from Fortune 100
companies as well as local businesses
. Implemented effective marketing and advertising techniques
. Led a committee of 10 people
. Event was featured in sorority's national magazine and honored for
it's success
Geno's Cancer Team: College Initiative Program, University of Connecticut,
Storrs, CT
Event Planning Committee Member, 2009-2010
. Raised $3000 for the V Foundation through a raffle and date auction