Intern at Make-A-Wish Foundation

Posted on: 2010-06-08

EDUCATION:

Hofstra University, School of Communications, Hempstead, NY                                           Dec. 2009

Bachelor of Arts, 3.5 overall GPA

Hofstra University Sports Broadcasting Intensive                                                                             Aug. 2009

Training in copy writing and broadcasting over TV and radio

William Esper Acting School                                                                              June 2007– Aug. 2009

Education in acting technique, voice & speech, movement

Capes Coaching Program                                                                                  Sept 2006 - Dec 2006

Comprehensive acting and presentation classes

Marist College                                                                                                   Sept. 2003-May 2005

Major: Communications (Earned 72 Credits)

Recognitions:   Chosen by faculty for select Leadership Program training

SPECIAL AWARDS, HONORS, & DISTINCTIONS:

• Girl Scout Gold Award, Silver Award, & Leadership Award
• The Brian McAleese Leadership Scholarship
• The AFCU Scholarship for Overall Excellence: Academics, Leadership, & Community Svce.
• Long Island Leadership in Sports Recognition Award
• U. S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award
• Nassau County Legislative Citizenship Award
• Selected for Principals Association Conference (Student Athletes as School Leaders)

WORK EXPERIENCE:

                        Enumerator

• United States Census                                        April 2010-Current
• Go door to door to interview people who didn’t answer the Census
• Requires great patience and the ability to deal with people of all types

                        Intern

• Make-A-Wish Foundation, Metro NY                   April 2010-Current
• Assist in Wish Granting
• Clerical Duties (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Working with families and doctors 
• Representing Make-A-Wish at Community Service Fairs
• Give speeches to prospective donors and volunteers as a member of the Speaker’s Bureau

Intern

• Moderne Communications, Rockville Centre, NY Oct 2009 – Jan 2010
• Researched topics for presentations
• Helped create presentation
• Participated in pitches to several major companies
• Created relationships and fostered communication skills

                     Office Manager

• Tomco Chemical, Freeport NY               Summer 2007- Fall 2000

              ·     Organize overall office procedures to increase efficiency

              ·     Manage computer programs (Excel, Power Point, Word Processor)

               ·     Provide customer service

               ·   Create correspondence 

Community Relations Summer Internship

-OSI Pharmaceuticals, Melville, NY                         May-Aug. 2004

Organized and hosted Valedictorian Day

• Created in-depth promotion of OSI Laboratories for prospective interns
• Handled room logistics and catering
• Presented overview of corporation to attendees and created PowerPoint presentation
• Scheduled and led tours coordinating with various departments
• Conducted wrap up question-and-answer session
• Prepared community relations correspondence and presentations

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

• Breast Cancer Relays for Life – ‘03, ‘07, ‘08
• Revlon Run/Walk for Breast Cancer Team Captain- ‘07, ‘08, ’09, ‘10

SKILLS:   

• Trained in Microsoft Works, PowerPoint, Excel
• Solid public speaker
• Speak intermediate French
• Familiar with Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, YouTube, MySpace
• Trained Actor
• Excellent active listener