Kristen M.

Friel
frielkm@dukes.jmu.edu

EDUCATION
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY, Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Science, May 2016
Major: Communication Studies Minor: Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication
GPA: 3.8 Honors Program
Deans List fall 2012, spring 2014, fall 2014 Presidents List spring 2013

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
SPECIAL OLYMPICS USA GAMES 2014
Media Relations Intern March 2014 June 2014
Interviewed organizations & athletes to compile quote & fact sheets
Pitched potential stories
Organized handbooks for media team

HAMILTON FARM GOLF CLUB, Gladstone, NJ

Event Coordinator Intern May 2013- August 2013
Designed contracts & prepared billing forms & reports
Supervised & managed various aspects of the events

WORK EXPERIENCE

PRINCETON FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER, Princeton, NJ summers 2010 -2014

Receptionist
Sales & Promotional Intern June 2014 August 2014
Recruited new clients
Represented Wellness Center at community events & presented Centers offerings
CENTER FOR FAITH JUSTICE, Lawrence, NJ June 2014 August 2014
Administrative Assistant
Managed all required legal paperwork
Received incident calls & managed incident reports

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
ZETA TAU ALPHA EXECUTIVE BOARD December 2013 December 2014
President
Created & implemented Judicial Board & designed crisis management plan
Ensured chapter abided by all National Policies, university, & state laws
Planned & organized service projects, philanthropy events, and scholarships
Fundraised over $15,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
The Nicaragua Project: Community Service Trip, Chacraseca, NI March 8-15 2014
Community Wellness and Fundraising Volunteer

Delivered medical supplies to a free clinic in Chacraseca, NI

Built a house for a homeless Nicaraguan family of five
Experience the struggle of simple living by surviving on five dollars per day

RELAY FOR LIFE AT JMU EXECUTIVE BOARD September 2013 April 2014

Luminaria Co-Chair
Conducted and advertised fundraising challenge against several universities

Advertised Luminaria Ceremony on social media, on campus, and in local businesses

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) & Google Drive
Strong communication & interpersonal skills
Effective problem solving & situational leadership abilities