FRANCE SCA ALE X

77 Carr Road Hinckley, Ohio 44233 (216) 346-5430 Falex@kent.edu

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a special event assistant position that will allow me to gain more experience and further my leadership skills that are needed to be in charge of planning a successful event. EDUCATION:
Bac helor of Arts in C om mun ic ati on Stu die s Kent State University, Kent, Ohio Concentration: Interpersonal May 2014

Minors: Applied Conflict Management and Organizational Communication RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Fun dr aisi ng Com mittee Me mb er , Make-A-Wish golf outing, Kent, Ohio January-April 2012 Strategized an in depth plan to carry out the event Assisted in the coordination of the event Solicited and collected donations from various establishments in the Kent area Raised $1500 Co- Ch air , Multiple Sclerosis Fundraiser North Royalton, Ohio December 2008 Discussed protocol for charity events with the Multiple Sclerosis Society Obtained donations to offset the cost of the event - Dinner (Provided by Outback Steakhouse) - Live and silent auction items, auctioneers Raised over $10,000, which was split with the Multiple Sclerosis Society and our organization the Greek Orthodox Youth of America

WORK EXPERIENCE: Hattie Larlham, Twinsburg, Ohio January-May 2013 Special Event and Development Intern Created, developed, and implemented marketing materials, letters to supporters, and special event sheets as needed Compiled lists for event registrations, addresses for mailings, donors, and budgets Solicited and tracked sponsors and donations Helped recreate and organize program advertisement books for events Attended and helped create packets for event committee and development department meetings Provided notes on corporate research and meetings Assisted with third party events G.R. Osterland, Valley View, Ohio Administrative Assistant

Summer 2012

Performed numerous administrative and secretarial tasks Created a job listing for various technical colleges, employment websites, and newspaper classified advertising employment opportunities Implemented new filing system to organize completed construction job history Strategized by mapping a grid system to ensure crew efficiency based on job locations Advised company on fleet gas cards based on comparison between past fuel costs and their fleets consumption

LEADERSHIP:
Maids of Athena December 2007-Present President (two terms): Promoted Hellenism, educational, artistic and philanthropic activities for Greek females District Vice President: Utilized communication and organizational skills to help facilitate various programs Toledo and Canton Chapter Liaison: Advised, encouraged, and promoted our mission statement in their chapters

COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient in the use of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Raisers Edge and social media sites References availabl e upon request