JENNIFER B. ROSICHAN
513-***-**** (m)
**********@*****.***
www.jbrosichan.com
Objective:
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Summary
** ***** ** ********** ** Marketing & Communication
Outstanding communication skills; creates/ maintains strong business relationships
Strong leadership, organizational and problem-solving skills, while balancing multiple programs/projects
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Author Newsletters, News-Press Releases, Advertisements, Brochures, and Internet-Web
Translation of Complex Subject Matter into Concise Compelling Copy for Diverse Audiences
Clear/Dynamic Writing for Internal & External Audiences
Plan, Research & Produce High Quality Content
PRODUCTION of PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
Project Management for Brochures, Campaigns, Flyers, Handbooks, Newsletters & Websites
Proficient in Digital Design, Photography & All MS Office Products, Dreamweaver,
Adobe CS Versions of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
EVENT PLANNING
Plan, Market, Execute & Evaluate Events for Groups of 5 10,000 within Budget Guidelines
Recruit & Coordinate Event Staff, Volunteers and Vendors
ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION
Create Detailed Reports & Presentations on Data Collected for Senior Administration & Board of Directors
Conduct Focus Groups & Create On-Line Surveys to Compile Qualitative & Quantitative Data
LEADERSHIP
Maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff as well as with external stakeholders
Manage resources and processes to achieve quality results within timeline and budget
Prioritizing multiple tasks and projects efficiently and effectively
Exercise sound judgment under challenging circumstances
Manage highly confidential information in secure fashion
Remain calm and confident under pressure
PRESENTATIONS
Speech Writing & Creation of PowerPoint Presentations for High Level Administration
Presentations to Large & Small Groups (With/Without Use of Technology)
Representation at Trade Shows, Fairs, Community Events, and Conventions
Presentations / Posters
Association of American Medical Colleges National Meeting, Group on BS/MD, 11/2008
Association of American Medical Colleges National Meeting, IME Poster, San Antonio, TX, 11/2008
Ohio Association for College Admissions Counseling Annual Meeting, 4/2008
Assoc. of American Medical Colleges, Group on Institutional Advancement Annual Meeting, 3/2008
Ohio Association for College Admissions Counseling Annual Meeting, 4/1996
Education
Master of Arts Communication / University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Arts Communication / University of Cincinnati
Jennifer B. Rosichan
Resume, Page 2
Career Development & Select Accomplishments
University of Cincinnati / Cincinnati, OH / 1994 - Present
I have progressively advanced throughout university with advanced leadership roles. Progression as follows:
DIRECTOR, STUDENT AFFAIRS & RECRUITMENT PROGRAMS (College of Medicine 2006 Present)
Lead professional staff: Assistant Director and Program Coordinator; oversee 7 part-time faculty and 6 TAs
Direct early assurance programs (BS/MD and ROSE Program)
Provide guidance for programs direction, including critical evaluation of programs and budget management
Chair multiple program committees
Select Accomplishments:
Manage start-up weekend long recruitment event to persuade candidates to choose UC/College of
Medicine program
Identified/promoted existing summer and 1-year educational experiences for medical students, as well as
work with clinical departments in creation of new summer and 1-year programs
Created/directed Pre-Medical Clinical Observation Program: promoted program, recruited local physicians,
and oversaw placement logistics
Directed Summer Surgery Experience and Summer Neuroscience Experience, responsible for curricular
development, recruitment of faculty, program promotion, hiring TAs, and application processing
Created/directed Honors course: content development, promotion, selection of faculty
DIRECTOR of RECRUITMENT PROGRAMS (College of Medicine 2000 2006)
Provided career advising for all BS/MD and ROSE early assurance students
Recruited research mentors and identified funding for ROSE student placeme nts
Select Accomplishments:
Directed all recruitment initiatives for BS/MD Program and ROSE Early Assurance Program, including
creating materials (electronic and paper), presentations/promotions for highest exposure at high schools,
college fairs, colleges, pre-med clubs, and pre-medical committees
Managed Admission Process for R.O.S.E program and Dual Admissions Program; recruited interviewers,
coordinated interviews, chaired admissions committee meetings and managed all correspondence
Created, facilitated, and evaluated all professional development activities offered to BS/MD and ROSE
students (including weekend long educational seminars)
Doubled MCAT enrollment, allowing course to be completely financially self-sustaining
PRE-PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR (University of Cincinnati 1998 - 2000)
Advised current/prospective students (1,000 students-500 pre-med, 500 pre-law and other pre-health)
Chaired pre-medical letter of recommendation committee
Managed letter service for all pre-professional students
Assisted with Freshman Orientation by advising students and presenting to parents
Select Accomplishments:
Created credit courses, Pre-Med Seminar I and II to aid students in career selection
Coordinated workshops to help enhance application portfo lios and improve interview/communication skills
Collected/maintained resources for pre-professional students, including paper library, website, and
research and job update board
Created MCAT course and coordinated 2 mentoring programs and shadowing progr am; promoted
program, selected/developed all training and testing materials, hired specialty faculty, hired teaching
assistants, and coordinated evaluation of program
TRANSFER CREDIT ADVISOR (1997 1998) McMicken College of Arts & Sciences, UC
GRADUATE ASSISTANT ADVISOR (1994 1995) McMicken College of Arts & Sciences, UC
Created and maintained academic success programming
Advised current and prospective transfer students; created freshman/transfer student orientation materials
Advised undergraduate students on selection of courses
Select Accomplishments:
Created department s 1st Graduate Advisor s Reference Manual
Mesker Park Zoo / Evansville, IN / 1996
MARKETING / COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Wrote press releases, newsletter articles, scripts for radio advertisements, and designed print ads
Created promotional materials for education department; helpe d design and construct displays
Updated animal sponsorship program
Select Accomplishments:
Planned/executed successful large scale seasonal promotional events
Escorted VIP donors on special tours of zoo