1. CAROLINE RANKIN
Greater NYC Area | (732)-535-8319 | caroline.rankin@rutgers.edu | Website
Experience
YMCA – Edison, NJ
Social Media Intern (June 2019 – present)
• Manage the organization’s social media accounts
• Create and distribute weekly newsletter for programs
• Engage with members through digital platforms
Membership Connector (May 2018 – present)
• Promote the organization to the public and recruit new members
• Train new staff on how to use Daxko database and improve member outreach
• Develop schedules, programs, and events with YMCA members
Welcome Center Staff (May 2017 – present)
• Generated the most memberships for 6 consecutive months
• Took on leadership roles within the department
• Led department administrative duties
International Fidelity Insurance Company – Newark, NJ
Summer Intern (June 2014 – Aug. 2014), (June 2015 – Aug. 2015)
• Entered sensitive legal and financial information into the private company database
• Trained in Microsoft Office, primarily used Microsoft Excel to track company’s clients
One on One Special Friends Group – Fords, NJ
Volunteer/Event Coordinator (2013 – present)
• Volunteer with special needs adults to plan events and social outings geared towards their needs
• Promote the organization to the local community
Activities and Awards
Girl Scouts Gold Award (2016)
Created a sustainable literacy group for elementary school students to improve their reading skills.
Rutgers Road to Communication and Media (2017-2018)
Selected for the program and mentored by a PR professional for a year.
Rutgers Public Relations Student Society of America (2016 – present)
Education
Rutgers University, School of Arts and Sciences – New Brunswick, NJ (Fall 2016 – present)
• Major: Communication – Specializing in Strategic Public Communication and Public Relations
• Minor: Digital Communication, Information and Media
• Dean’s List: Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019
• Member of Lambda Pi Eta (2018 – present): Communications national honor society, within top
20% of graduating class
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills - Excellent leadership skills
- Fluent in multiple social media platforms - Works well in a team
- Able to successfully multitask - Strong organizational skills