Kelly A. Rhoades

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814-***-**** abpj6p@r.postjobfree.com

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EDUCATION

PROFESSIONAL CAMPAIGNS

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA

Conneaut Lake Park

May 2011

Beach Club Campaign Spring 2011

Bachelor of Science in Communication Public Relations

QPA 3.69/4.00 Acted as Writer, responsible

for writing the campaign and

putting together the campaign

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE booklet for the client.

Slippery Rock University, Alumni Relations Slippery Rock, PA Group project centered on the

Alumni Relations Intern Spring 2011 issue of lack of revenue at

Maintained SRU s social media networks. Conneaut Lake Park.

Updated the SRU alumni online community and electronic Focused on a restaurant and

newsletters. bar area of the park called The

Beach Club.

Demonstrated writing skills through press releases and articles.

Delivered a presentation of

Updated alumni in Raiser s Edge Fundraising Software.

the campaign to the client.

Maintained Performing Arts Series tickets by using Choice

Slippery Rock University

Ticketing Systems. Social Media Campaign Fall 2010

Demonstrated creativity by designing a postcard, an Alumni Group project centered on the

Association brochure and a pledge card insert. issue of SRU s presence

within social media networks.

National Aquarium, Baltimore, Media Relations Baltimore, MD Developed a detailed 18 page

Media Relations Intern Summer 2010 proposal the university could

potentially put into effect.

Delivered a presentation to the Senior Director of Marketing and

Delivered a presentation of

the Director of Communication.

the campaign to the president

Organized multiple contact lists in online Public Relations

of the university.

software called Vocus PR Management Solutions.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Aided the Marine Animal Rescue Program s release of three

Communication Department

Kemps ridley sea turtles.

Honors Banquet

Directed media at two press conferences. Spring 2009, 2010, 2011

Demonstrated writing skills through a press release, a pitch letter Awarded for having a 3.5 or

and an advisory. higher in the major and

overall QPA.

WORK EXPERIENCE Top Caller Presidential Luncheon

Spring 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Slippery Rock University, Annual Fund Slippery Rock, PA

Awarded for having the

Student Supervisor 2008 - 2011

highest dollar amount and

Supervised day and night calling sessions for two annual

most commitments (2008).

Phonathon campaigns.

Awarded for exceptional work

Assigned specific calling pools to each caller using Campus Call as a student supervisor.

and RuffaloCODY Fundraising Software. Deans List

Organized hiring and training process each semester. Six Semesters

Determined quota pay rates for each caller.

Organized student schedules each semester.

Acquired knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Kelly A. Rhoades

4207 Somerset Pike, Johnstown, PA 15905

814-***-**** abpj6p@r.postjobfree.com

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Slippery Rock University, Annual Fund Slippery Rock, PA

REFERENCES

Phonathon Ambassador 2007 - 2011

Mrs. Tracy Allison

Communicated with donors and alumni from the university.

Assistant Director, Alumni Relations

Negotiated monetary donations.

Slippery Rock University

Worked as a team with fellow callers to raise private support.

Russell Wright Alumni House

Contacted donors with the ability to donate over $1,000. Slippery Rock, PA 16057

Developed excellent interpersonal communication skills. 724-***-****

Overall Stats (2007-2011): $30,460.00, 106 credit cards and 777 abpj6p@r.postjobfree.com

commitments.

Ms. Meagan Gribbin

ORGANIZATIONS Director, Annual Fund

Slippery Rock University

Lambda Pi Eta

011 Old Main

President Slippery Rock, PA 16057

Communication Studies Honor Society of the National 724-***-****

Communication Association. abpj6p@r.postjobfree.com

Lambda Pi Eta acts as the Department of Communication s

Student Advisory Board. Dr. Katrina Quinn

Associate Professor

Wrote and presented a strategic plan for the Communication

Slippery Rock University

Department Chair to improve the department and better future

Communication Department

students.

213K ECB

Participated in Saturday Showcases, which inform prospective Slippery Rock, PA 16057

students about the various departments and majors offered at 724-***-****

Slippery Rock University. abpj6p@r.postjobfree.com

Organized student scheduling workshops for underclassmen.

Mr. Michael Saraka

Director, Alumni Engagement

Green and White Society of Slippery Rock University

East Stroudsburg University

Fundraising Committee Co-Chair

Henry A. Ahnert, Jr. Alumni Center

Student ambassadors for Slippery Rock University.

East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Instilled pride and tradition throughout campus.

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Interacted with major donors at the Celebration of Giving event abpj6p@r.postjobfree.com

two years in a row.

Aided staff with the Presidential Gala held in May 2010.

Developed and organized fundraisers.

Started the annual Tuition Raffle in Fall 2009.

o Raised $10,100 which provided a $5,000 scholarship and

$600 book scholarship for a current student on campus.

o Raised $10,850 during the second annual Tuition Raffle

Raised around $12,700 for the organization during the 2009-2010

and 2010-2011 academic years.

Encouraged positive interaction among students, alumni and

guests of the university.

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