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Suzette D. Bucher
6924 Fairfax Drive Suzette.Bucher@gmail.com
Arlington, VA 22213 Cell: (410) 428-2021
EDUCATION
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY Graduation Date
Major: Bachelor of Communication Studies, Concentration: Public Relations May 2009
WORK EXPERIENCE
CHEMICAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (CEF)
Programs & Outreach Assistant 09/09 – Present
• Assisted Programs & Outreach Manager with implementation of new marketing strategies to promote the sales of teacher resource guides
• Developed several surveys and four educator focus groups to receive feedback on Foundation programs
• Assisted Programs & Outreach Manager in planning 18 State and over 30 Local Challenege Academic competitions
• Researched and managed distribution of CEF’s Academic Challenge marketing materials
• Assisted Communications Manager with research and development of CEF communication projects
• Worked with staff to sucessfully plan for, organize, and implement an award dinner and ceremony
• Processed all Foundation contributions and disseminated personalized thank you letters and certificaties
• Managed general day-to-day operational functions, such as corerespondence, inquiries, database updates, compiling materials, ordering office materials, etc.
EVENTS AND CONFERENCES: JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
Scheduling Assistant 09/08 – 05/09
• Scheduled 10-20 events a day working with University, academic and social events, such as conferences, meetings, and fundraisers
• Coordinate with 10-15 University Departments and Organizations daily in coordinating campus event reservations
• Assist head event scheduler with organizational operations of the Events and Conferences office
SPORTS MEDIA RELATIONS DEPARTMENT: JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY MEDIA RELATIONS
Student Practicum 08/08 – 12/08
• Represented the department at JMU sporting events by tracking, recording and reporting game scores and statistics to the Sports Media Relations Director.
EVENTFUL PLANNING
Intern 06/08 – 08/08
• Assisted event planner with all aspects of event coordination and special occasion success
• Worked with event planner to establish and analyze budgets, review locations, and choose venues
• Researched and evaluated vendors based on price, quality and needs of individual clients.
• Negotiated with suppliers, vendors, and entertainers to ensure clients received the best rates.
• Booked food, music and other vendors and served as the primary point of contact
• Coordinated daily and weekly appointments and meetings for the head of Eventful Planning.
THE GREENE TURTLE RESTAURANT
Waitress and Hostess 5/06 – 08/09
• Demonstrate and practice exemplary team work with customers and co workers and customer service in a fast-paced environment.
PROFESSIONAL, LEADERSHIP, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA SORORITY
Executive member, Assistant Recruitment Chair 10/07 – 12/08
• Coordinated with sorority to meet over 500 potential new members and constructed daily recruitment schedule and the activities throughout the selection process of new members
Active Member 09/05 – 05/09
• Organize and coordinate over 25 social and community service events
• Served as a member of the Leslie George Foundation Committee; created and organized events throughout National Eating Disorder Awareness Month
• Nominated for Sorority Woman of the Year and Outstanding Senior at Greek Excellence awards for the 2008 year
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
Mentor 10/07 – 05/09
• Provide education, guidance, and entertainment on a weekly basis to an underprivileged child
THE GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT
Student Project 1/08 -05/08
• Collaborated with an international team in a virtual global communications agency
• Developed a real-world campaign focused on solving challenges related to global public relations
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