Kelsey Strong
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EDUCATION
Texas A&M University, May 2015
Bachelor of Science, Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences emphasis in Youth Development
GPA: 3.2
WORK EXPERIENCE
Big Brothers Big Sisters, Signature Events Intern, Houston, TX (January 2015- Current)
Created excel documents for The Big Taste of Houston
Created and delivered donation requests for The Big Taste of Houston event
Planned and facilitated The Big Taste of Houston at Central Houston Audi
Raised over $10,000 in silent auction items for The Big Taste of Houston
Strong Surveying, Office Associate, Bryan, TX (June 2013-January 2015)
Prepared daily invoices and sales orders
Maintained and Updated database and excel documents
Filed and organized office documents and plats
Marriott Courtyard/Towne Place Suites, Sales Assistant, Grapevine, TX (May 2013- August 2013)
Handled sales calls and follow ups to pursue and develop new accounts
Developed Catering Menus for Food and Beverage Director
Responsible for verification of accuracy of data and compilation of spreadsheets
by combining data from various systems and accounts
The Kids Klub, Site Supervisor and Counselor, College Station, TX (August 2010- May 2013)
Responsible for 15 staff counselors and the safety of 170 children
Planned, coordinated and implemented appropriate activities each day
Led group games, art projects and other similar activities
Influenced children and staff in a positive manner.
Frontier Camp, Senior Counselor, Grapeland, TX (May 2012- August 2012)
Responsible for the physical, emotional, and social well-being of 24 campers
Led and taught daily skilled activities
Created events and activities daily
QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Leadership, team-working, and managerial skills
Creative, committed and responsible
CPR/AED/ First Aid certified- American Red Cross
ACTIVITES
Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Club- Texas A&M -Member(2012-2015)
Sigma Phi Lambda- Texas A&M Chapter- Small Group Leader (2010-2013)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
W ipeout Run- Houston, TX- packet pick up ( March 2015)
Bowling for Kid’s Sake- Houston, TX (March 2015)
The Big Event – Texas A&M University (March 2012- March 2015)
Recreation, Park, and Tourism Sciences- Student Carnival- Texas A&M (May 2014)
Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst Luncheon- Marriott, Grapevine, TX (February 2014)
Kelsey Strong
2825 Bellefontaine St. Apt 225A; Houston, TX 77025
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References:
Rosalind Moore
Director of Events- Big Brothers Big Sisters
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Christina Forgetta
Signature Events Coordinator- Big Brothers Big Sisters
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Virginia McCall
Assistant Recreation Supervisor- Youth Services
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Christine Mcallister
Strong Surveying- Human Resources
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Elisa Berdych
Marriott- Sales Director
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Matt Henderson
Frontier Camp- Teen Camp Director
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