RACHEL LOFTON ***** Via Mesa Dr. San Diego, CA ***29 858-***-**** *************@*****.***
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EDUCATION
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UCLA Los Angeles, CA
! BA Gender Studies
SUMMARY
! a Gender Studies major, I studied culture and society from multiple perspectives, gaining a deeper knowledge of human
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behavior and social relations. Serving as a resident assistant, I received training in student personal and academic advising
and learned to build communities of all ethnic, racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds, encouraging a better understanding
of cultural diversity and individual differences. In three years interning with IMG College, I lead marketing and advertising
efforts for several large scale events surrounding UCLA athletics.
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EXPERIENCE
! at The Grand Del Mar
Amaya San Diego, CA
Hostess 3/14-present
• Organize the seating plan, greet and seat guests, ensuring each guest has a “5 star experience”
• Assist in the day to day operations of the restaurant
• Assist in the planning and coordination of private dining events
• Help advertise hotel events
IMG College Los Angeles, CA
Intern 5/10-3/13
• Assisted in the implementation and fulfillment of UCLA corporate partnership contracts
• Solicitation and coordination of advertising, consisting of radio, signage, print, and internet components
• Organized, set up and operated Fan Zone for UCLA Football and Basketball Games at the Rose Bowl and the John
Wooden Center
• Managed the Bruin Kids Club and helped advertising and marketing; Created new events and marketing tactics. In
addition, created online interactive web series
! Office of Residential Life
UCLA Los Angeles, CA
Resident Assistant 7/11-6/12
• Facilitated the social, academic, and personal adjustment of students within the University
• Enforced the rules and policies of the Office of Residential Life and the University
• Liaison between residents and the University faculty, staff, and resources
• Planned, implemented, and participated in floor activities that enhanced the social, educational, community, and
personal development of residents
• Counseled residents regarding problems or concerns and provided resources/referral information
Dorm President 7/10-6/11
• Planned, coordinated, and advertised events for up to 800 residents while managing the dorm’s budget
• Organized and executed weekly meetings
• Maintained building budget
• Collaborated with groups and organizations throughout campus and the community
• Provided a forum to discuss student issues and needs developing proactive solutions
! Ball Productions
3 Los Angeles, CA
Production Intern 5/10-7/10
• Shadowed the producer to gain a well rounded view of television production for the show “What’s Eating You” on E!
• Assisted in the pre-production phase with all preparatory work including contract agreements, finding locations, release
forms, scheduling, and other clerical duties.
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ADDITIONAL
Summer Assistant Manager at the Hair Extension Connection 2009-2011
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Chair of Activities for UCLA’s 2010 Admit Weekend
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HOBY (Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership) Ambassador 2005-2006
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