C harissaC asad

charissa_casad@knights.ucf.edu
EDUCATION

University of Central Florida

Marketing Major
Track in Professional Selling
Major GPA 3.5

HONORS

Professional Selling Program Member

Florida Bright Futures Scholar
HERO Volunteer of Spr. 2015 Semester

RELEVANT
Advanced Professional Selling
COURSEWORK Management of Organizations

Orlando, FL
Graduation: May 2016

LEAD Scholar
University of Central Floridas Dean List (five semesters)
Cornerstone Competition Fall 2014 Participant
Advanced Leadership
Speech Communication

Services Marketing
Sales Force Management

PROFESSIONAL CrossPointe Waterford Church

Orlando, FL
EXPERIENCE
Connections Director
Aug. 2015- Present
Welcome guests and follow-up via phone, mail, and e-mail
Delegate follow-up tasks to volunteers through Planning Center Software
Organize Connection Center weekly and report to Executive Pastor
Compassion International, Step Up Orlando Pilot Walk
Orlando, FL
Walk Chair
Jul. 2015- Present
Establish five-person Walk Committee
Assemble weekly in-person and teleconference team meetings
Fundraise through business sponsorship inquiries
Present event to local churches, Compassion Sponsors, and select UCF Organizations
Sonnys Barbecue
Orlando, FL
Cashier, Host, Server, Caterer
Feb. 2013- Present
Greet guests with exceptional service and hospitality as they arrive
Assist guests with in-house and take-out in a personable manner
Serve guests quality food and exceptional value
Sonnys Corporate HQ
Winter Park, FL
Marketing Intern
Nov. 2014- May 2015
Create 2-3 blog posts per week for social media networks
Research potential event opportunities for Sonnys to serve as a sponsor
Provide feedback of in-store needs and products in meetings
Execute planned events sponsored by Sonnys
Mission Change
Albany, GA
Summer Intern
Jun. 2014-Jul. 2014
Arranged weekly community service projects for eight incoming teams
Managed activity of teams during each project
Empowered participants to engage in their own communitys needs
VOLUNTEER

SKILLS

Compassion International Child Advocate

Budget $45 per month to sponsor my child in Kenya, Africa.
Executed two Compassion Sunday events at two separate church congregations
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Tutor students in 2nd-12th Grade in Reading and Math
Implement crafts to excite students about reading and writing

Sep. 2012- Present

Fall 2013 Spr.2014

Computer: Efficient in Microsoft Office Programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
Social Media: Effectively uses media outlets, such as Facebook, to engage audiences and respond to comments