Amanda W. Rok
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
*******.***@*****.***
Objective
I am an enthusiastic and hard working individual seeking a full time position working within the administrative/ marketing field.
Qualifications
Through my education and work experiences, I have developed excellent communication, planning and organizational abilities. I have also demonstrated for my employers an exceptional facility for meeting organizational objectives and demands. I work well independently and with others to successfully complete any project.
Experience
July 2009 – Current | Administrative Assistant
PNC University-Temp | Pittsburgh PA
• Report to Mid to Senior Level Management
• Assisted the Project Coordinator with LSS Requests
• Create File Maintenance and Organization for Managers and Project Coordinators
• Reserved Rooms for Corporate Conferences and Training
• Set Up Rooms for Conferences
• Assist Department with Special Projects as Needed
• Generate Purchase Orders for Equipment for Office Supplies
• Helped Gather and Distribute Marketing and Training Material
• Worked on LMS System to Set up Webinars
• Worked on Specific Deadline Driven Projects
• Answered Calls From Employees Who Were Experiencing Problems With the LMS
• Invoices and Time-sheets
June 2008 – June 2009 | Promotions Assistant
KDKA News Radio | Pittsburgh PA
• Set up and Tear Down of Company Event
• Talk to Potential Customers and Inform Them of our Promotions
• Helped with On-Air Set-Ups
August 2008 – March 2009| Marketing and Private Events Coordinator-Administrative
Calico Jack's Cantina | Pittsburgh PA
• Brainstormed Monthly and Special Events
• Managed Promotion Department
• Created Ideas for flyers and Sent Them to the Graphic Designer
• Worked with Non Profits to Raise Money
• Visited Non Profits and Hospitals to Inform them of Special Events and Fundraisers
• Negotiated Contracts
• Arranged Meetings with Managers and Staff to Help Execute Private Parties
• Coordinated Private Parties
• 50% Sales Calls
• Composed and Sent Out Weekly Newsletter
• Ordered Promotional Material
• Head of Payroll
• Sent out Weekly Reports to Corporate Offices
• Negotiated with Talent for Guest Appearances
May 2008 – August 2008 | Assistant Account Services Manager
Markowitz Communications | Pittsburgh PA
• Arranged Media Buys
• Sent Out Weekly Status Reports to Clients
• Sent Press Release and Made Follow Up Calls to Media
• Pitched Stories to Media
• Scheduled Appointments
• Made Sure clients Spending was in Correspondence to Their Budgets
June 2007 – March 2008 | Public Relations Coordinator
Full Sail University | Winter Park FL
Involved in the organization of Full Sail events including but not limited to:
The Regional Conference for The CW Television Network- Met with CW representatives; involved with set up and location of conference; assisted guides during Full Sail campus tours.
The VIP Dunhill Wine Tasting Event- Served as a liaison between Full Sail and The Dunhill representatives; facilitated in arranging venue check-ins.
Full Sail and The Daily Buzz Man Up for Breast Cancer Event- Promoted the event in conjunction with the nationally syndicated morning talk show The Daily Buzz; worked with students to facilitate their involvement in the media; distributed special “Man Up” shirts to students; arranged media coverage.
Grand Magazine Photo Shoot- Attended photo shoot on location; arranged for and obtained release forms; assisted with miscellaneous details to facilitate photo shoot.
Miscellaneous
• Wrote and distributed press releases through Vocus (Public Relations Software)
• Prepared and sent out media alerts to invite press to events
• Attended weekly meetings to discuss pitch ideas
• Attended Full Sail Events to ensure quality of event
• Worked on American Express accounts to document PR expenses
• Office duties (phones, fax, copying, etc.)
Education
2005-2007 | Full Sail University- Winter Park, Fl
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business (2007)
Associate of Science Degree in Audio Engineering (2006)
Additional Skills
1 Microsoft Office
2 Keynote
3 Cision
4 Vocus (Public Relations Software)
5 Lotus Notes