Mandy Garoutte
**** **** ***** ******, ************ IN 46280 ? 812-***-**** ?
*************@*****.***
Education:
Indiana University School of Journalism, Bloomington, IN
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism: Aug. 2009
Major Focus: Public Relations ? Second Concentration:
Kinesiology
Professional and Personal Accomplishments
Most Optimistic Cabinet Member ? Met 100% Goals ? Exceeded
Community Campaign Goal first year ? MultiFit Group Member
Computer and Writing Skills:
Computer
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Publisher,
Adobe Photoshop ? Database Management
Writing/Editing
Experience with magazine, website, blogging, social media,
newsletters, press releases, promotional materials
Experience:
YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
Member Involvement Director at Jordan YMCA: July. 2011 - Present
Oversee member engagement as it relates to retention
through customer service and programs ?
Oversee Member Involvement Specialist ? Responsible for all
center communication materials such as
Website, facebook, newsletters, promotional materials,
press releases and member stories ? Recruit
and oversee all volunteers ? Lead New Employee Orientation
? Oversee center's Staff Recognition
Program ? Recruit and lead a group of volunteers to raise
Community Campaign dollars through
events and face-to-face asks ? Implemented Long Time Member
Recognition ? Sit on multiple
committees such as Association's Volunteer Luncheon
Committee, Association Retention Committee
and lead for Program Marketing Committee ? Responsible for
community outreach and partners ?
Lead for variety of center events such as Annual Meeting, Y
For All Celebration and Healthy Kids
Day ? Started Community Outreach Group ?Assisted with
creation of fundraising video
Daniel Burton Dean, Evansville, IN
Production Coordinator: Nov. 2010 - March 2011
Managed advertising agency's database to track job
financials and status regarding client, vendor and expense
information ? Trained and set up new employees on the
system ? Created a new system to coordinate with designers
on naming jobs and making sure all appropriate job
information was known ? Created an online office calendar
to reduce vacation/schedule confusion ? Analyzed and edited
reports on job progress ? Coordinated with designers on job
status to create invoices ? Ordered supplies through
vendors ? A part of the proofreading/editing team ? Updated
company website ? Put together a media plan for an account
executive ? Helped coordinate and prepare for a client
video shoot and assisted with conducting the shoot ?
Coordinated the distribution of Christmas cards to over 300
professionals
Berry Plastics Corporation, Evansville, IN
Sales and Marketing Associate: Jan. 2010 - Oct. 2010
Qualify sales leads by answering customer phone calls and
web inquires and sampling them with product? Took and
edited pictures in Adobe Photoshop for corporate website ?
Assisted with tradeshow materials, customer visits and
sales project ? Was a part of creating a client database
containing product information ? A part of a cost savings
team that successfully created a plan to save Commercial
Development about $14,000 in tradeshow and display case
expenses by promoting and executing the plan ? Coordinator
for changing the distribution of corporate pricing ? Helped
in the Sample Room to distribute product to customers,
executives, and managers
Macys, Evansville, IN
Clinique Consultant: Oct. 2009 - April 2010
Consulted with new and existing customers on skin care and
makeup through demonstrations and makeovers ? Successfully
met sales goals for Macy's as well as for Clinique ? Made
follow up phone calls to customers regarding questions and
their stock ? Kept track of products clients used to
provide a great experience ? Promoted new products through
various promotions Macy's or Clinique put on
American Red Cross, Evansville, IN
PR/Marketing Intern: Aug. - Nov. 2009
Promoted health and safety by scheduling and delivering
presentations to the community ? Scheduled and conducted
intake interviews for volunteers and community service
personnel ? Updated volunteer database ? Contacted
volunteers and scheduled them for volunteer opportunities ?
Assisted with fundraising such as the Lets Dine Out
fundraiser by following up with participants, organizing
marketing materials, and leading volunteers