Sales Representative Administrative Assistant

Ms. Priscilla Morales

*** ***** ***** ****** • Harrisburg, PA 17101 • 732-***-**** • *********.*********@*****.***

EDUCATION & HONORS

May 2012

Messiah College, Mechanicsburg, PA

B.A. English with Writing Concentration

Honors:

Dean’s List: Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010

Provost Scholarship Recipient (Fall 2010 – Spring 2011)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Professional/Social Media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter

Software: Microsoft Office 2010 Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint), GiftWorks

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

August 2013 – Present

Paxton Ministries, Harrisburg, PA

Marketing and Development Assistant

Facilitate logistics of marketing events for non-profit organization serving adults with disabilities

Deliver revisions for development materials, including newsletters, brochures and website content

Manage social media presence with captivating posts and photos, garnering community interest

June 2013 – August 2013

reNEW Jersey Stronger, Freehold, NJ

Eligibility Analyst

Assessed the financial eligibility of state grants for 346,000 families affected by Hurricane Sandy

Resolved verification discrepancies for those applying for disaster recovery monetary assistance

May 2013 – September 2013

New Jersey Tech Weekly, West Caldwell, NJ

Contributing Writer

Informed over eight million residents of the technological advances developed within the state

Composed online news articles highlighting technical capabilities utilized between businesses

October 2012 – August 2013

Colts Neck Community Church, Colts Neck, NJ

Public Relations Specialist

Generated monthly press releases for local publications on community gatherings and outreaches

Conducted comprehensive interviews with event participants and acquired insight on reflections

Featured news releases, transformed into engaging articles, in The Colts Neck Journal and Patch

January 2012 – May 2012

The Grantham Church, Mechanicsburg, PA

Newsletter Editorial Intern

Functioned as editor and proofreader for monthly newsletter, “Connections”

Revised and reviewed articles for church congregation of 400-500 people

Edited pastoral letters and other official documents from administrative office

September 2011 – May 2012

The Collaboratory, Messiah College, Mechanicsburg, PA

Marketing Team Leader

Directed and organized weekly meetings and superintended publications team’s progress

Produced recruitment posters, coordinated promotional events and updated web content

May 2011 – August 2011

Messiah College, Mechanicsburg, PA

Business Office Assistant

Executed and balanced monetary transactions for accounts of 2,900 students and 175 faculty

Processed and verified financial records during forty-hour week for over three-month period

January 2011 – May 2011

Messiah College, Mechanicsburg, PA

Public Relations Intern

Initiated and edited weekly press releases on cultural and educational programs

Created homepage features on student service projects and alumni influences

Archived media coverage files from local newspapers, such as The Patriot-News

September 2010 – May 2012

The Swinging Bridge, Messiah College, Mechanicsburg, PA

Student Writer

Contributed bi-weekly articles to the Arts & Entertainment, Opinions and News sections

Covered multiple topics ranging from student group profiles to cultural events and activities

September 2010 – May 2012

The Collaboratory, Messiah College, Mechanicsburg, PA

Staff Writer

Wrote for donor-marketed newsletter, “Dokimoi Ergatai,” printed twice-annually

Compiled material for alumni spotlights, mission team reviews and project updates

March 2009 – May 2010

Monmouth Museum, Lincroft, NJ

Administrative Assistant

Guided patrons into art galleries and categorized donor newsletters and press releases

Monitored two children wings and facilitated seasonal events for community members

July 2008 – August 2008

Vector Marketing, Freehold, NJ

Sales Representative

Performed product demonstrations and gained experience with interpersonal sales

Participated in multi-level marketing from one of 200 offices within the United States

VOLUNTEERISM

November 2013 – May 2014

the Collaboratory for Strategic Partnerships and Allied Research at Messiah College, Mechanicsburg, PA

Advisor of Advancement Group

Supplied members with real life experience by bridging gap between classroom and vocation

Mentored students on applicable matters, including faith, time management and career goals

Co-led professional development seminar on post-college experiences and LinkedIn training

August 2013 – Present

Episcopal Service Corps, Sycamore House at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral, Harrisburg, PA

Service Corps Member

Lead and record minutes for weekly house meetings, addressing upcoming projects and events

Share meals and discussions with community through Tuesday dinners and Saturday breakfasts

Delegate collaborative group activities, lessons and dialogues for inner-city children and youth

March 2012

New Vision Renewable Energy, Philippi, WV

Missions Project Volunteer

Implemented knowledge of portable solar panels for individuals in third world countries

Systemized and sanitized workspace within office in preparation for additional personnel

October 2011

Catholic Workers House and Joshua Farm, Harrisburg, PA

Server and Gardener

Served meals and spent time with homeless at St. Francis Catholic Church soup kitchen

Cultivated sustainable garden within neighborhood of over 6,000 inner-city inhabitants

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