Rebecca Mersiowsky

Rebecca E. Mersiowsky

5911 N. Cranston Lane  l  Fredericksburg, VA l  (540)907-5703  l  rmersiowsky@gmail.com

Summary of Qualifications

• Demonstrates creativity, initiative, good judgment, and the ability to clearly and simply express thoughts, verbally and in writing
• Proficient in collecting and analyzing facts about newsworthy events and writing news copy
• Experienced fundraiser able to solicit and gather monetary donations for an organization, design and produce promotional materials, and raise awareness of an organization's goals and financial needs

Education

2008-2012                                              Radford University                                        Radford, VA

Bachelor of Science Degree

• Major in Communications, Concentration in Journalism
• Minor in Psychology

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Blackberry
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Flipcam
• iMovie
• Photoshop
• InDesign
• Blogspot
• Dreamweaver
• iPhone, iPad, iPod

2004-2008                                          Courtland High School                               Spotsylvania, VA

Advanced Diploma

• Recipient of Community Service Seal
• Special Olympics 2008: with Radford University Cheerleading; assisted in organizing and running event
• Multiple Sclerosis Society Fundraisers 1995-present: Volunteer
• Fredericksburg Area Running Club Charity Fundraising Races 1999-present: Volunteer
• WCHS-TV 2007-2008: daily news anchor, assisted in gathering news and writing scripts
• Class Board 2005-2008: Organized school dances, planned senior trip, designed apparel
• Yearbook Staff 2006-2008: wrote stories, created layouts, distributed yearbooks, took pictures, organized index, Yearbook Editor 2008

Related Experience

Winter 2012                                          Fredericksburg Live                               Fredericksburg, VA

Communications Intern

• Anchored in news segments
• Created contracts and agreements
• Organized events for news segments

Summer 2011                          WCVE Community Idea Stations                            Richmond, VA

Communications Intern

• Managed Twitter and Facebook accounts for WCVE and Virginia Home Grown
• Created virtual tour of station
• Assisted with television membership campaign

2010 - Present                                                James Farrior Foundation                                Richmond, VA

Fundraiser

• Assisted with the coordination of celebrity softball game, poker tournament, celebrity golf tournament, and Tree of Hope
• Raised funds for non-profit foundation

Other Experience

Summers 2006-2011                    Fredericksburg Country Club                      Fredericksburg, VA

Lifeguard

• Assistant Manager 2010: oversaw employees, ordered equipment, managed pool events
• Head lifeguard 2009: designed apparel, created schedules

May-July2011                                      Brock's Riverside Grill                            Fredericksburg, VA

Hostess

• Answered phones and took reservations
• Seated guests and organized seating sections
• Collected cover charge on club nights

February-May 2008                              The Little Gym                                      Fredericksburg, VA

Instructor

• Led classes and birthday parties
• Sold merchandise and lessons at front desk
• Filed paperwork
• Set up equipment for classes

Community Service

• Radford University Cheer Bash 2009: Organized and ran cheerleading competition for parks & recreation youth cheerleaders
• Special Olympics 2008: with Radford University Cheerleading; assisted in organizing and running event
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society Fundraisers 1995-present: Volunteer
• Fredericksburg Area Running Club Charity Fundraising Races 1999-present: Volunteer
• Fredericksburg Baptist Church 1999-present: built houses, fed homeless, cleaned yards, collected food
• Spotsylvania Parks & Recreation 2007: assistant coach for youth soccer team
• Cougar Classic Youth Cheerleading Competition 2004-2008: assisted in organizing and running event, team leader
• Toys for Tots 2006-2007: distributed and collected toys for children in need

April 2012: Audacity Project-Bullying

April 2012: Radford' Sustainability Plans

April 2012: Hokies Mourn Losses

April 2012: The Monday Boredom

April 2012: Addressing An Audience-Kevin Daley

April 2012: Delegates and The Media

March 2012: VT SnowJam

Winter 2011: Video Experience