Communication / Event Planning Resume Example
Hilary L . Sanders
113 West Main Street, Harrisburg, PA 55555
E-mail: myname@email.com
Cell Phone: 555-555-5555
OBJECTIVE Seeking a full time position immediately
after graduation to utilize my event planning, public
relations and marketing skills in a professional
environment to contribute to the organization’s
success.
EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts—Communication
Public Relations and Advertising Concentration, May
2008
Messiah College, Grantham, PA
GPA: 3.6 / 4.0, Dean’s List
INTERNSHIP
EXPERIENCE
The Communication Gym, Program Intern, Production
Department
Harrisburg, PA, Fall 2007
? Coordinated and facilitated the Fall
Gymposium, and established a planning guide and
sponsorship program for every quarterly Gymposium
? Produced and executed a marketing plan to
help increase annual dollars and lifetime value for
current clients, as well as keep them informed of
current events happening at the company
? Created promotional e-mails, flyers, and
press releases for various events
Harrisburg Hilton Hotel and Towers, Convention
Services Intern
Harrisburg, PA, Fall 2007
? Observed and shadowed the director of
convention services to further my understanding of the
tourism and hospitality industry
? Studied and participated in the process of
planning and organizing a variety of hotel events
Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry,
Business Development Intern
Harrisburg, PA, Summer 2007
? Assisted with the planning, coordinating, and
executing of the 23rd Annual Chamber Dinner, held
at Hershey Convention Center, with over 1,400 guests,
featuring General Colin Powell
? Organized and managed thirty corporate
sponsors at the 4th Annual Business Golf Outing
? Edited 180 pages of text and graphics for the
Pennsylvania Economic Competiveness ScoreCard
report
? Participated in the preparation and
organization of the investor member reception at lt.
governor’s residence with over 80 chamber investor
members in attendance
? Contacted and worked with top corporate
executives regarding sponsorship of the Chamber’s
2008 desktop calendar
Expert Events, Event Assistant and Customer Liaison
Philadelphia, PA, Fall 2006
? Involved in the production of a three-day
9/11 Aftershock Conference at Pace University in New
York City
? Obtained and controlled over sixty donations
for a non-profit silent auction at the Women’s Way
Fall Gala held at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine
Arts
? Developed a procedure for Expert Events and
maintained a database designed to introduce
Expert Events to new clients in Philadelphia and New
York City
? Participated in the planning and execution of
a fundraiser golf tournament and live auction for
the American Ireland Fund
? Completed a venue research project for a
Project Hope event in New York City
Acme-Hardesty Co., Event Planner and On-Site Meeting
Coordinator
Blue Bell, PA, Winter 2006
? Assisted in planning the company’s annual
sales conference in Keystone, Colorado
? Acted as company’s on-site meeting
coordinator at Keystone Conference Center, and worked
closely with the meeting director at Keystone
Conference Center to ensure a flawless week
? Created opening and daily PowerPoint slide
shows that featured company employees
? Recognized by company management for
organizational and interpersonal effectiveness
Hilary L. Sanders
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RELATED
EXPERIENCE
SNAP! Marketing, Promotional/Marketing Events
Harrisburg, PA, Summer and Fall 2007
? Marketed various organizations through event
and field promotions
Harrisburg Young Professionals, Events Committee
Harrisburg, PA, Member since February 2007
? Coordinated social events for
members—including social, sporting, and cultural events
Peer Group Leader
Messiah College, Spring 2007
? Organized and managed welcoming activities
for transfer students
Dokimoi Ergatai, Logistics Staff
Messiah College, Fall 2005
? Arranged and prepared all details—air and
ground transportation, logistics, packaging, passports and
documentation—for two service trips to Africa
? Developed a heart for learning through
service and learned about developing appropriate technology
to meet the physical needs of people in other
countries
The Total Wellness Centre of Yardley, Office Manager
and Chiropractic Assistant
Yardley, PA, 2001-2006
? Managed office 2001-2004
? Created and implemented office policies and
procedures
Neshaminy School Board of Education, Student
Representative
Langhorne, PA, Fall 2003 and Spring 2004
? Served as senior student council president of
Neshaminy High School; acted as student liaison
between the school board and all of the students of
Neshaminy School District
? Represented students at monthly meetings;
gave announcements on school activities and reported
student concerns
CROSS
CULTURAL
EXPERIENCE
Semester at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, Fall
2006
? Expanded my worldview by immersing myself in
the inner-city life at Messiah’s Philadelphia Campus
? Experienced an entirely different lifestyle
in America through daily exposure to multiple cultures at
Temple University, and involvement in a kaleidoscope
of urban churches and ministries
? Completed Expert Events internship (10 hours
a week) while carrying 15 credits
Semester at City University, Athens, Greece, Spring
2006
? Adapted to a completely different culture,
broke out of my own cultural barriers and learned to
appreciate and identify with people from diverse
backgrounds
? Studied Greek culture and history in cities
throughout Greece-- Delphi, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus,
Naphleon, and Sparta
? Demonstrated organizational skills by
personally planning and executing a backpacking trip across
Europe—traveled to France, England, Ireland, Austria,
and Czech Republic
Three-week cross cultural trip, Spain, May 2005
? Intensive study of the culture and society
through lectures and readings, learned to articulate
how people from different cultures perceive the world,
interpret reality, and make meaning
? Studied the Spanish culture in five cities:
Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Cordoba, Cadiz
SKILLS
? Advanced user of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint,
and Excel
? Self-motivated, outstanding organizational
skills, exceptional people skills, public speaking,
multi-tasking, detail-orientated, strong work ethic,
highly developed project management
competence, and advanced writing skills
HOBBIES
? Traveling, reading, photography, cooking,
snowboarding, water skiing, volunteer work |
