1. CAROLINE SAVAGE
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
William Allen White School of
Journalism and Mass
Communications
Bachelor of Science in Journalism,
Strategic Communications emphasis
The Institute for Leadership Studies
Leadership Studies Minor
Graduation Date: May 2016
http://www.carolinesavage.co/
(913) 314-7880 PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS
caroline.savage28@gmail.com
- EXPERIENCED LEADER
- STRONG WORK ETHIC
- SALES DRIVEN
- DETAILED ORIENTED
- FUNDRAISING & EVENT
PLANNING EXPERIENCE
- STRONG COMMUNICATION
SKILLS
-BUILDING & MAINTAINING
MEANINGFUL CUSTOMER
RELATIONS
SKILLS &
EXPERTISE
VOLUNTEER
WORK
NATURAL TIES 2012-2015
Lawrence, KS
PIE A PI PHI 2012-2015
Lawrence, KS
THE ALI KEMP EDUCATIONAL
FOUNDATION 2011-2012
Prairie Village, KS
DERRICK THOMAS ACADEMY
BIRTHDAY PARTIES 2011-2012
Kansas City, MO
SALES, MARKETING & EVENT MANAGEMENT INTERN
MARRIOTT HOTELS MAY 2014 - AUGUST 2014
Kansas City, MO
Worked with the Director of Sales on budget and revenue strategies.
Assisted the Director of Marketing with the optimization of the KC
Marriott Downtown Website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and SEO.
Aided the Event Managers to ensure the smooth transition of the
client from the time the contract is signed through the execution of the
event. This included both business conventions and social functions.
RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE
NORDSTROM MARCH 2015 - JULY 2015
Overland Park, KS
Worked in a competitive, commission-based sales environment in the
Individualist and via-C departments.
Enhanced my customer service knowledge by forming and maintaining
relationships with clients in order to consistently drive sales.
Responsible for meeting sales goals, maintaining inventory and
re-merchandising in order to create an enjoyable sales environment.
HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN
MARRIOTT HOTELS MAY 2013 - AUGUST 2013
Kansas City, MO
Assisted Human Resources & Payroll Director with daily office needs.
Interacted with more than 400 employees at an urban hotel.
Aided office in transitioning all files to electronic copies.
VICE PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP
PI BETA PHI SORORITY NOVEMBER 2014 - NOVEMBER 2015
Lawrence, KS
Retained membership quota by keeping chapter morale high.
Oversaw the New Member Coordinators and Senior Transition Officer.
Main responsibility was coordinating and overseeing the success of
Formal Recruitment.
PI BETA PHI BUSINESS & SALES REPRESENTATIVE
ROCK CHALK REVUE AUGUST 2014 - APRIL 2015
Lawrence, KS
Promoted sponsorships and advertising for Rock Chalk Revue.
Assisted with ticket sales & other fundraising methods with all
proceeds directly benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County.
GREEK STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
PANHELLENIC EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE AUG. 2014 - PRESENT
Lawrence, KS
Selected to be one of 12 student representatives to research and
explore the possible expansion of the University of Kansas Greek Life.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Proficiency in Microsoft Office,
Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and
Photoshop.