Director University
Resume:
Kelly A. Rhoades
**** ******** ****, *********, ** 15905
814-***-**** **********@*****.***
kellyrhoades.weebly.com
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-***-**** **********@*****.***
kellyrhoades.weebly.com
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 *****.*******@***.***
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. ********@*************.***
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. *******.*****@***.***
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.
Interacted with major donors at the Celebration of Giving event *******@*************.***
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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