resume-rachel burch
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RACHEL BURCHPO Box 224, Marble, NC 28905
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
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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