Resume
Education
Expected Graduation
May 2013: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications
Minor: Mass Communications
GPA: 4.0
Graduated
May 2011: Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL
Associate in Arts Degree
GPA: 3.969/4.0
Work Experience
St. Louis Rams Game Day & Special Events Assistant|
July 2012 - Current
- Assist the St. Louis Rams community outreach team on game days
- Escort community outreach guests onto the field prior to kick-off
- Organize and assist with the St. Louis Rams fan tunnels
- Follow current events and stay updated with all St. Louis Rams and NFL news
- Help with special events such as the Hometown Huddle or Training Camp
- Oversee St. Louis Ram’s autograph tents at special events
- Manage client’s social media as the marketing assistant
- Attend and participate in client meetings
- Write blog posts for clients
- Create Prezi presentations and design print items for clients
- Research for clients’ projects
- Act as the face of the company by answering the phones and being the initial greeter for meetings
SIUE PRSSA Relay for Life Team Coordinator
Jan. 2012 - Present
- Developed news release, pitch email and media alert
- Served as team captain of The Purple PRoject
- Communicated through social media for team donation solicitation tool
- Planned and directed three successful fundraisers
- Exceeded $1,500 goal, raising $2,484 for the American Cancer Society, putting the team 2nd out of 47 teams
- Earned the Relay for Life Spirit Award
- Developed media relations skills through drafting and pitching press releases
- Fabricated a Financial Freedom Workshop advertisement plan
- Designed flyers, bank teller signs, envelope stuffers, brochures, letterhead and web banners
- Assessed and updated the Financial Solutions brand development plan
- Created a team building environment to motivate and receive feedback
- Inspired SIUE group fitness participants with enthusiasm and high energy
- Fulfilled the responsibility to create work out routines each week using student-centered teaching methods
Kaskasia College Welcome Desk/Admissions Student Worker
August 2009- August 2011
- Successfully trained and educated six new workers about all aspects of the position to ensure a smooth transition
- Acted as the face of the college by welcoming every visitor, teacher or student who enters Kaskaskia College with a friendly face and helping them in any way needed
- Exercised conflict resolution skills with unsatisfied students
- Used organizational skills to maintain a neat and orderly work place
Writing/Design Skills
WordPress Blogger (rememberrohner1.wordpress.com)
Published in “Business Benchmark BEC and BULATS Upper Intermediate Teacher’s Resource Book”
Published in Veteran's Tribute @ SIUE blog, "Through Veteran's Eyes"
Published in SIUE PRSSA Newsletter, “The Communicator”
Proficient in Prezi, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Google Sketchup
Professional Development
“Using Facebook with your Business” webinar presented by Travelers Insurance, Feb. 2012
PRSA Pro-Am Day at Saint Louis University, March 2012
“How to Work a Room” workshop presented by Financial Solutions Network, Aug. 2012
“Bridging the Gap” PRSSA National Conference in San Francisco, Oct. 2012
Honors and Activities
Lawrence G. Foster Award for Excellence in Public Relations 2012
John D. Graham Scholarship Runner Up 2012
SIUE PRSSA Public Relations Director
SIUE PRSSA Events &Promotions Committee
Leader of Distinction Award 2011
Dean's List
Volunteer Experience
Relay for Life/American Cancer Society
Walk to End Alzheimer’s/Alzheimer’s Association
American Red Cross
Salvation Army
