TATIANA VIRGINIA DUFFEY
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EDUCATION
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Arts, Communications Studies
Major: Integrated Marketing Communications Graduated: May 2011
Minor: English Grade Point Average: 3.4
HONORS
Dean’s List: 4 Semesters
Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society: National Communication Associations Honor Society
INTERNSHIP
Royal Thames Yacht Club, London UK Summer 2010
Performed administrative duties such as filing, photocopying and typing. Composed flyers, newsletters, meeting minutes and request letters. Managed merchandise budget and supply. Assisted with all Royal Thames Yacht Club events and execution. Collaborated with the development of budgets, venue selections, invitation design, and distribution of invitations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Strayer University, Academic Advisor June 2011 to Present
- Provide Academic Advising to new and continuing students.
- Communicate with students via email and phone regularly to ensure student retention.
- Responsible for registering and implementing classes to fit each student’s lifestyle and schedule.
- Define and interpret policies and procedures of Stayer University for students.
- Run daily reports and track numbers relevant to the enrollment of continuing students.
- In charge of University student affiliated activities and clubs.
- Answer and respond to a high volume of telephone calls, voicemails and emails.
- Coordinate all Student Appreciation Days and New Student Orientations each quarter.
County of Allegheny, Parks Department, Lifeguard May 2006 to August 2009
- Interacted regularly with patrons
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Attended weekly mandatory in service training
- Provided first aid and water saves when necessary
- Taught swim lessons to kids and adults of all ages
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Semester Abroad Program to Rome, Italy & Semester Abroad to London, England
Newspaper Photography & Writing (Duquesne Duke Newspaper)
Advertising Club (Secretary)
Participated in the development of a finalized plans book for Century Council
Composed a request business letter, professional memo, meeting and agenda minutes, news release, event brief and white paper
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient with Mac / Windows
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, Blackboard, and 360 Software
VOLUNTEER WORK
Catechist for Youth Ministry for St. John Neumann & Saints John & Paul, High School
Animal Friends Volunteering (Animal Shelter)
Catechist for Saints John and Paul Catholic Church, Middle School
First Communion CCD teacher at St. Fidelis Parish
Summer Service for Franciscan Sisters
References available upon request