Fiona Erickson

4400 Massachusetts Ave NW Centennial 211 Washington, DC 20016 774.487.0920 fiona.erickson@american.edu American University Public Communications Major; Minors in Marketing, Literature Expected graduation May, 2014

Education

Washington, DC GPA 3.7/4.0

Relevant Courses and Marketing Research Projects

Collaborated with a team of four to assess current practices and develop a marketing strategy for the American University Athletics department, to be launched this Fall. Collectively wrote 15 page marketing proposal, presented with Prezi. World Politics Created five minute video presentation with four peers on the relation of space mining to international and maritime law. Video was presented at a University College Symposium upon completion. Understanding Media Composed a 10-page paper on the impact of reality dance TV on the art of dance, analyzing impact on societal values and public appreciation.

Experience
American University Housing and Dining Programs Washington, DC Campus Host May 2012- present Manage the hospitality needs of thousands of guests, as well as ensuring their safety and security, Communicate and enforce residence hall policy, Compose and manage inter-departmental communications. Residence Hall Association Washington, DC President April 2012- present Represent the resident student population of American University in numerous capacities, including co-chairing the University Dining Services Committee. Facilitate the planning of social, educational, and cultural events, and coordinate campus-wide advocacy campaigns for the resident student body. Communicate with and assist our national affiliation, the National Association of College and University Residence Halls, and our regional affiliation, the Central Atlantic Affiliate (CAACURH). Conduct the elections of, coordinate the structure of and direct the actions of an elected body composed of representatives from 12 residence halls. Attend two regional conferences and one national conference a year to discuss regional and national residential education policy and practice. University College Washington, DC Program Associate 2011-May 2012 Facilitate the education and development of freshmen world politics students. Collaborate with professional staff to design and coordinate trip-based curriculum related to the world politics course. Negotiated weekly four hour labs for 50 freshmen residents, numerous faculty and presenters including representatives from local and national government and corporations.

Computer Proficiencies

Microsoft Office Suite; blogging platforms such as Wordpress and Blogger; social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr;, and online tools like Prezi and Hootsuite; Editing programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Apple iMovie, Final Cut, etc; Analytical software, such as SPSS and Statcrunch.

Leadership Experience

Residence Hall Association, President Phi Sigma Pi National Honors Fraternity, Brother, Inter-Chapter Relations and Marketing Committees