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RACHEL BURCH PO Box 224, Marble, NC 28905 [email protected] 828-361-5465 EDUCATION Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC B.S. in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations May 2015 Minor in Marketing cum laude (GPA: 3.6) ; WCU Honors College; Dean’s List: 6 semesters WORK EXPERIENCE EasterSeals UCP NC &VA Andrews, NC & Cullowhee, NC Paraprofessional June 2013- May 2015 Planned, coordinated and supervised networking and socialization events for clients Supervised up to three individuals with developmental disabilities in various work environments Attended person-centered-planning meetings Western Carolina University UP Program Cullowhee, NC Paid Support August 2014- May 2015 Supervised individuals with developmental disabilities in a classroom setting Supervised in the preparation and attended 1 individuals person- centered-planning meetings Pinnacle Events Sylva, NC Marketing/Event/Public Relations Intern Summer 2014 Provided a high level of customer service and effectively represented employer while interacting with guests at events paid for by clients Used both public relations and marketing knowledge as well as strong professional writing skills to author blogs and press releases Developed content strategy and managed all the company’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Wedding Wire, and Pinterest Assisted in planning & execution of events from inception to metric review of event success

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RACHEL BURCHPO Box 224, Marble, NC 28905

[email protected]

EDUCATIONWestern Carolina University Cullowhee, NCB.S. in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations May 2015

Minor in Marketing cum laude (GPA: 3.6) ; WCU Honors College; Dean’s List: 6 semesters

WORK EXPERIENCEEasterSeals UCP NC &VA Andrews, NC & Cullowhee, NCParaprofessional June 2013- May 2015

Planned, coordinated and supervised networking and socialization events for clients

Supervised up to three individuals with developmental disabilities in various work environments

Attended person-centered-planning meetings Western Carolina University UP Program Cullowhee, NCPaid Support August 2014- May 2015

Supervised individuals with developmental disabilities in a classroom setting

Supervised in the preparation and attended 1 individuals person-centered-planning meetings

Pinnacle Events Sylva, NCMarketing/Event/Public Relations Intern Summer 2014

Provided a high level of customer service and effectively represented employer while interacting with guests at events paid for by clients

Used both public relations and marketing knowledge as well as strong professional writing skills to author blogs and press releases

Developed content strategy and managed all the company’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Wedding Wire, and Pinterest

Assisted in planning & execution of events from inception to metric review of event success

Mars Hill College Mars Hill, NCStudent Administrative Assistant August 2011- May 2012

Communicated with potential customers and provided information, resources, and first-point-of-contact customer service at a private college

Honed event management experience by helping prepare PR materials and displays for open house

Utilized social media to keep potential students informed and to market campus events

Represented college in campus tours and open house

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RELATED LEADERSHIP & SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY Student Volunteer for Western Carolina’s Career Fair & Graduate School,

Fall 2015 PR/Social Media Director, Public Relations Student Society of America

(PRSSA), Spring 2014 New Member Director, Public Relations Student Society of America

(PRSSA), Fall 2013 Student Volunteer- Station Assistant for SMPCC Run For Their Lives 5K

Run/Walk, Fall 2013

SKILLS & CERTIFICAITONSAdobe InDesign, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Crowd Management

Certified, Cvent University Software Supplier Network Certified

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