Samantha Garcia

4862 SW 159th Ave. Miramar, FL 33027 samantha.garcia5@gmail.com (786)-499-9546 (C)

Objective
To obtain a challenging position that allows me to utilize my current skills to assist in advancing a business.
Education
University of Central Florida
Anticipated graduation: August 2015
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies Track (Commerce and Communications)
Minor: Writing and Rhetoric
Honors And Awards
Florida Bright Futures 75% Scholarship Recipient
Deans List UCF

Presidents List UCF

The National Society of Leadership and Success

Leadership and Organizations

Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity
Philanthropy Director
January 2014 November 2014
Developed and managed annual Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity philanthropic events and raised over $28,000
Contacted and followed up with all sponsorships
Over 4,000 in attendance to main event
Inter Fraternal Council Philanthropy Director
January 2013 November 2013
Encouraged members to participate in all external philanthropy events
Raised over 6,000 dollars for charities outside of breast cancer education and awareness
Public Relations Chair
January 2013 November 2013
Upheld relationships amongst a plethora of organizations on campus
Susan. G. Komen Liaison
January 2012- November 2012
Maintained in contact with Orlando Breast Cancer Education and Awareness foundation and assisted in the
planning of Race for the Cure
Partnered with UCF to create the first annual Pink-Out-Game
Assisted and motivated members to exceed our fundraising goal
Scheduled members for volunteering positions during the Pink-Out-Game and Race for the Cure
Junior Panhellenic Director
August 2011 December 2011
Relayed messages from the Panhellenic community to my individual organization
Planned and organized a reunion banquet for Leadership Committee and Panhellenic executive board
Work Experience
Red Bull Student Brand Ambassador
June 2014- current
Integrated the product and global brand with premier events on campus and the professional world
Guided local sales team to maximize distribution and visibility in Orlando area
Fostered new opportunities to develop Red Bulls brand profile, image, and credibility on and around the
University of Central Floridas campus with a focus on the student market
Susan G Komen Events Intern
July 2014- December 2014
Created monthly events e-Newsletter that was sent to 80,000 constituents
Assisted in organizing and coordinating the annual Race for the Cure with over 8,000 partiipants reaching our
goal of over $200,000 dollars
Commercial Jet Intern
May 2013 January 2014
Assisted the payroll and accounting department with various company tasks
The Retreat Orlando Leasing Ambassador
September 2013- December 2013
Marketed this new complex and worked closely with legal binding document
Community Service
Relay for Life
Manor Care Nursing Home

 Knight Thon

His House Foundation

Skill Set
Fluent in Spanish Microsoft Word Excel Microsoft PowerPoint