Staff Assistant

Colleen Whalen

Springfield, MA

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I am a hardworking, enthusiastic and ambitious individual and I possess a quick learning curve and enjoy new challenges to expand my existing skills.
Education
- Certificate Program Leadership
  
  Western New England University
  
  2012 - 2013
  
  This involved the completion of four MBA level management courses while working full-time. These courses have strengthened my leadership skills to become a person who makes a difference and reaches performance goals through vision, reliability, and action.
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Marketing Communications and Advertising
  
  Western New England University
  
  2006 - 2010
- N/A Study Abroad Program
  
  Bond University
  
  2008 - 2008
  
  Study Abroad Program
Experience
- Staff Assistant
  
  Western New England University
  
  Springfield, MA
  
  Sep 2010 - Present (15 years 9 months)
  
  • Act as a liaison with the College of Engineering and the on-campus Marketing and External Affairs department to review and proof engineering marketing materials before going to print
  • Compile appropriate marketing materials for prospective students attending Open House programs throughout the year to help reach new student recruitment and retention goals
  • Maintain and update the College of Engineering webpage to promote a professional brand image
  • Organize, plan, and publicize College of Engineering social programs and outreach events
  • Create and follow up with work orders, have constant communication with faculty regarding ongoing projects, and keep track of the monthly cost allocation report for department budget purposes
- Marketing/Advertising Internship
  
  The Republican
  
  Springfield, MA
  
  Jan 2010 - Apr 2010 (3 months)
  
  • Produced successful and innovative advertisements, newsletters, and other promotional materials for print and online media
  • Expanded my knowledge on how to increase customer and consumer retention and sales by attending weekly advertising department meetings
  • Composed copy for press releases to promote various marketing department events
  • Attended promotional events for the “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” section of the newspaper
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