Assistant Content

Charlie Townsend

Atlanta, GA Cell: 334-***-**** *******@***.*********.***

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Communication Aug 2011

Minor, Political Science with focus on Public Policy and International Relations

Related Courses

Technology and Civilization, Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Public Relations, Message

Preparation and Analysis, Persuasive Discourse, Public Policy, World Literature

Work Experience

Spring 2013-Summer 2013 Georgia Institute of Technology

Summer Intern, Center for Academic Success Tech Prep

● Assisted in the academic production and social development of incoming freshmen

● Assisted in the marketing, advertising and fundraising of the Tech Prep Program

● Reorganized the online driver files pertaining to Tech Prep making them a more effective resource tool for

current staff and future interns

● Organized several events in order to familiarize students with collegiate surroundings, including

● Created content for the departmental website to better promote the Tech Prep Program

● Trained and supervised Peer Led Undergraduate Study Leaders in implementing academic tutoring and

advising workshops

● Served in support and promotion roles to various student services in the Georgia Tech Center for

Academic Success

January 2012-May 2013 Never Eat Solo

Media Content Production and Design

● Planned and executed graphic design and features of website, as well as user interface

● Wrote web content for social dining and meeting website

● nevereatsolo.com content editor

● Interviewed authors, bloggers, and other professionals in the food industry for feature pieces

● Created monthly newsletters to reach out to businesses and media users of Nevereatsolo.com

● Managed Twitter, Facebook and other social engines to increase media presence

Spring 2013 Anthony Underwood Automotive Website

Social Media and Website Content Production

● Developed several components of the user interface to increase customer retention

● Maintained all social media to interact with customers

● Maintained and wrote website blog articles

● Advised and developed social media and traditional marketing content

Fall 2011- Fall 2012 Morris Consulting Group

Marketing and Communication Content Production

● Planned and executed graphic design direction for digital media

● Developed web content as well as communication plans

Jul 2009-May2011 University Program Council, Auburn

University

Director of Research and Evaluation

• Organized several events to garner the feedback of students

• Greeted several visitors to Auburn University events while providing information to all attendees

at most events

Charlie Townsend

Atlanta, GA Cell: 334-***-**** *******@***.*********.***

• Created informational packets, flyers and other distribution materials to provide knowledge and

garner feedback

• Presented information on overall attitude of students toward the programming board to my peers

and superiors

Summer 2011 Whittier College

Graduate Assistant

● Promoted leadership development in college undergraduates

Organized programs that support and enhance student direction and involvement

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Kept tasks of daily actions of students that pertain to student publications, organizations, etc.

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Summer 2010, 2011 Auburn University

Summer Bridge Peer Instructor

● Coordinated programming and learning activities for minority students as an introduction to college

atmosphere

● Led peer-to-peer talks with students majoring in mathematics and science to bridge the academic and

social gap between college and high school

Jan 09-Aug 2011 Auburn Univ. Office of Academic

Support Student Assistant & Supplemental Instruction Leader

Marketed the overall department of Academic Support

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Promoted programs and services offered at the department

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Prepared presentations for targeted audiences of the department

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Prepared the weekly report of progress of students

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Scheduled twice-weekly peer directed review sessions

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Jan 11-May 2011 Auburn Univ. Office of Health Promotion &

Wellness

Developed campaign project focusing on a central health issue with a target audience of young adults

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Developed situation analyses, written proposals for the implementation of the campaign

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Prepared data research reports for the proposal of the final implementation projects

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Maintained and developed key relationship with client

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Teaching Experience

Aug 08-Aug 2011 Auburn Univ. Office of Undergraduate

Studies

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

Presented an introduction to Auburn University and its resources

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Examined students' career interest, academic advising and other resources use

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Promoted the total academic and social development of the student

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Current Research and Conference Work

The Influence of Politics, Money and the NCAA on the Culture of College Athletics and Higher Education

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Intuitions, under review for the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference

2013 National Association of Student Personnel Administrators The Effect of Athletics and Policy on the

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Higher Education System, under review

2009 National Association of Campus Activities, Winston-Salem, N.C.

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Relevant Activities and Experience

Charlie Townsend

Atlanta, GA Cell: 334-***-**** *******@***.*********.***

University Program Council, Auburn University Director of Research and Evaluation, Jul 2009-

May2011

Student Government Association, Auburn University Elections, Jan 2008 – Feb 2011

Auburn University Executive Society, 2007-2010

Publications

Author, Stories from the Path, in Navigating the Research University, Britt Andreatta, 2012

Author, Stories from the Path, in Navigating the Research University, Britt Andreatta, 2008

Literature Review

Goedken, C., Swiatkowski, P., Townsend, C., Zubi, F. (2012). College Student-Athlete Support.

The California State University

Key Skills

Verbal and Written Communication, Teamwork, Strong work ethic

Mac and Apple Operating Products, Photoshop, SEO, HTML

Microsoft XP, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows,

Conversational in German

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