Rebecca E. Mersiowsky
5911 N. Cranston Lane l Fredericksburg, VA l (540)907-5703 l [email protected]
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