Executive Assistant Resume

OBJECTIVE

To find a dynamic position with a non-profit organization that will allow me to utilize my creative abilities and strong work ethic.

EDUCATION

AUGUSTANA COLLEGE, Rock Island, IL

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Marketing with a minor in Sociology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMERICAN RED CROSS OF THE QUAD CITIES AREA, Moline, IL

Public Relations Intern— 9/07 to 11/07

• Composed press releases regarding upcoming events and class offerings

• Updated the QCA chapter website

• Publicized American Red Cross disaster relief efforts

• Wrote a marketing plan for the QCA American Red Cross summer camp, “Kids KAMP”

• Assisted with chapter fundraising events

AMERICAN RED CROSS OF GREATER CHICAGO, Chicago, IL

Resource Development Intern— 5/07 to 11/07

• Managed “Run Red” marathon fundraising team of 30 runners and served as their primary contact

• Acquired donors for the 2007 Red Cross Classic Golf Outing’s silent auction

• Completed several daily tasks in order to ensure the success of fundraising events

• Became proficient in The Raiser’s Edge database system

ANN TAYLOR RETAIL, INC., Oakbrook, IL

Sales Associate— 5/06 to 8/06

• Provided sales services to several customers each day

• Contacted Ann Taylor clients to make sure they were satisfied with their services

SCHOLARSHIPS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND ACTIVITIES

• Augustana Founders Scholarship

• Local Union One Ironworkers Scholarship

• Augustana Advertising Developers

• Augustana Thomas Tredway Library Circulation worker

• Augustana Observer Opinions Columnist

• Lyons Township High School Summer Cross Country Coach

• Student Athletic Advisory Committee: Cross Country Representative

• Quad City Marathon Volunteer

• NCAA Woman of the Year Nominee

• Augustana Cross Country Team: Most Valuable Player, 2006, 2007; All-Conference, 2006, 2007; Team Captain, 2007; National Qualifier, 2007

• Augustana Track and Field Team: Most Valuable Player, 2006; All-Conference, 2006: 800m, 1500m; Team Captain, 2007-2008; Conference Champion 2008: Mile run; National Qualifier, 2007, 2008: 1500m, Mile run

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