Andrea Buckner
E-mail: ******.******.*******@*****.*** 1350 Mansarde Ave. #287
Phone: 717-***-**** Herndon, VA 20171
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Education
University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Rhetoric
GPA: 3.4/Major: 3.5
Graduated April 28, 2012
Related Coursework: Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Media Relations, Persuasive Writing in Advertising and Fundraising, Written Professional Communication, and Public Relations Writing
Related Experience
Trends to Traditions Mars, PA January 2012 – May 2012
Wedding and Event Planning Intern
• Assist owner in implementing over 50 weddings and events
• Utilize large database to create spreadsheets and contact vendors
• Update Event Magic Pro and I Do databases
• Set up décor at venues and ensure event goes smoothly
Student Organization Resource Center
University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA January 2010 – April 2012
Front Office Student Manager
• Assist leaders of over 400 student organizations in areas pertaining to budget, fundraising, certification, advertising, and other related information
• Update and process information into a comprehensive university-management database
• Support Coordinator with planning and executing Student Affairs related events
• Support Business Manager with budget data entry and processing of business forms according to University policy
Department of Communication
University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA
September 2011 – December 2011
Intern
• Serve as Peer Advisor assisting in internship selection and management
• Collaborate with other intern in organizing Communications related internships and uploading them onto online database as well as Department web site
Hagerstown Suns Hagerstown, MD May 2005 - September 2007
Fan Services/Promotions
• Responded to customers’ inquiries in all areas related to customer service
• Assisted Head of Promotions with on-field advertising and entertainment
Organizational Involvement
Theta Phi Alpha, Kappa Chapter
Collegiate Member November 2009 – April 2012
• Participate in and support on-campus Greek events and philanthropies
Cathedral Award Chair January 2010 – 2011
• Collected, organized and compiled data pertaining to the fraternity
Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Access, Unix, Event Magic Pro, and Symplicity
• Type at approximately 80 WPM
Volunteer Work and International Experience
• Participated in Relay for Life, Pitt Make a Difference Day, Adopt-A-Block, and other philanthropic events
• Completed over 100 hours of community service in high school
• Spent ten days in Costa Rica on a school-sponsored trip that provided immersion into the culture and language