Colleen DeFruscio's E-Portfolio
Colleen DeFruscio
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Everytown, PA 19999
EDUCATION:
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
B.A. in Communication Arts and Sciences, expected May 2009
B.A. in English, expected May 2009
GPA: 3.94
Commencement Student Marshal for Communication Arts and Sciences
Phi Beta Kappa
Archbishop John Carroll High School, Radnor, PA
Valedictorian, May 2006
EXPERIENCE:
UAO Intern* (Current)
University Admissions Office, Penn State University
Write and organize tour scripts and tour guide materials
Work with and schedule residents to show dormitories on tours
Organize tour guide schedule
Manage and oversee Accepted Student Program tours
Research Assistant/Intern (2008)
Penn State Communications Arts & Sciences Department
Run data collection sessions
Communicate message and purpose of study to participants
Compile and analyze data
Special Events Intern (2008)
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Delaware Valley Chapter, Broomall, PA
Wrote press releases for upcoming events
Created the chapter's official newsletter template
Communicated with board members, potential donors via phone, mail
Organized donation inventory, created databases
Private Instructor, Advertising Assistant (2007-2008)
PSUknowhow, Private Instruction Services, State College, PA
Instructed ESL students in the speaking and writing of English
Prepared high school students for the Standardized Aptitude Test
Communicated message of the company to students
Developed print advertising plan with owner and Centre Daily Times
Senior Camp Counselor (2005-2007)
Haverford Township Recreation Department, Havertown, PA
Managed budget for arts & crafts supplies; organized projects
Published, wrote, and distributed a weekly parent newsletter
Editing and writing Intern (2004-2006)
NEWS of Delaware County, Havertown, PA
Proofread articles
Used Quark publishing system
Wrote various human interest articles, man-on-the-street assignments
Main writer for the Teen Scene section
ACTIVITIES:
Activities Coordinator, Penn State Best Buddies
Coordinate and organize events for the organization
Student Representative, Lambda Pi Eta, CAS Honors Society
Organize and plan events
Manage the club agenda and shape its goals
Vice President, Communications Arts and Sciences Society
Forming this new club along with other officers
Assist the President in planning and organizing meetings, events
Communications Committee Member
Dancer, Penn State Panhellenic Dance Marathon
Work as a spokesperson and liaison for faculty and staff
Work information booths (2009)
Dancer representative; $6.6 million for the Four Diamonds Fund (2008)
HONORS:
Dean's list 2006-2008
Liberal Arts Scholarship, 2007, 2008
Harold J. Patrick O'Brien Award in CAS, 2008
Michael Hodes Scholarship in CAS, 2008, 2009
Excellence in Communication Certificate, 2009
Phi Beta Kappa, 2009
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