September 2003 - May 2007 Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT

Bachelor's of Arts: Political Science

• Minors: Asian Studies (3.08), History (3.90)

• Overall GPA: 3.43 Major GPA: 3.7

January 2008 - January 2009 Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism Hartford, CT

Tourism Marketing Fellow

• Process applications for marketing and art grant programs (Access/Pearl)

• Create grant contracts and reports

• Conduct grant project follow-ups and manage grantee public records

• Compile press kits

• Manage marketing grant review panel sessions

• Create grant booklet for ready publication (Adobe Suite-Adobe InDesign)

• Assist in the development of marketing grant guidelines

• Assist in the development of agency-wide grant guidelines

• Content editing and website management for www.CTvisit.com (using .Net)

• Draft letters, board resolutions and develop materials for direct mailings

• Develop and administer the agency-wide mailing database (MS-Access)

• Implement e-blasts

• Edit, research and fact-check press releases, newsletters, e-newsletters, articles, letters, promotional materials and travel stories

• Coordinate mass mailings and travel arrangements

• Provide information to publishers

May 2007- November 2007 Tourism Division, CCT Hartford, CT

Summer Worker

• Operate CT Welcome Centers and state-operated tourism locations

• Organize, order and amend brochures for distribution and shipping receipts

• Provide directions and promote CT attractions and events

• Produce booklets, packets, folders, and assembled packages for the Tourism Division and their constituents.

• Interface with culture and tourism entities for listing information and events including phone calls, faxing, transcription and mass mailing

• Perform internet research on tourism entities and speakers

• Develop culture and tourism itineraries

• Assist Staff with projects including FY08 Challenge Grant Program and 2008 Vacation Guide

July 2005 - May 2007 ITS Department ECSU Willimantic, CT

Lab Manager

• Supervise and manage student workers

• Maintain computers, printers and classroom equipment

• Install computers and set up workstations

• Arrange and create student schedules

• Assist with server and network servicing, maintenance and updating

• Assist in imaging and updating of software

October 2004 - May 2007 ITS Department, ECSU Willimantic, CT

Lab Monitor

• Promoted from this position

• Provide instructional assistance to university members for Windows/MAC operating systems and filtering software

• Computer software and hardware support

• Provide personal tutorials for a variety of graphic programs

• Perform instructional services for accounting and mathematical programs including SPSS, Peachtree, and MS Office

• Repair and perform maintenance for university printers

• Perform password changes for the network and e-mail accounts

• Open and close affiliated locations

  Eastern Connecticut State University

• Dean's List

  • Fall 2003, Fall 2006

• Eastern Connecticut State University Honors Program

• 2003 ECSU Excellence Scholarship

Rockville High School

• President's Award

• Graduated High Honors Recognition

• 2003 Principles of Technology Scholarship

• 2000, 2001, 2003 Intramural Tennis Team Member

• Class Rank: 17^th (Top 5%)

FFA: Rockville Chapter

• 2003 FFA Nominating Committee Chairperson

• Nominating Committee Member 2001-2003

• Member of the 2003 Natural Resources Team

• Member of the Veterinary Technology Team 2001-2002

• 3^rd place in FFA State Finals Creed Speaking Contest

• Maintain kennels and other animal enclosures

• Assist in response to municipal and public complaints and wildlife incidents

• Assist with medical treatment of impounded animals and with the creation of public records

• Conduct Independent Study on Animal Behavior

• Maintain animal enclosures

• Provided guided tours to groups of zoo visitors

• Fulfill docent responsibilities including exhibit lectures

• Participate in zoo fund-raising events