1. RACHEL BARON
rchlbaron@gmail.com • (908) 209-9535• www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-baron
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Development Coordinator February 2016 – Present
StreetWise Partners New York, NY
• Researched and reviewed grant proposals, bringing in over $25,000 in new grants to support programs
• Generated over $20,000 in sponsorship and ticket revenue by orchestrating galas and fundraisers
• Designed database template and consolidated three years of institutional data to streamline donor cultivation
• Deployed the FY 17 End of Year Appeal and, #MentorshipSpeaks Crowdfunding Campaign
• Spearheaded e-newsletter and dispatched direct mailings, e-mailings and social media posts to broaden donor base
I.T. Recruiter September 2015 – January 2016
Axelon Services Corporation New York, NY
• Identified, screened and onboarded consultants for global financial firms
• Conducted applicant research through Job Diva, an in-house applicant tracking platform
Press Office Intern June - August 2015
Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, PA
• Edited press releases, exhibition schedules, and media updates to drive membership sales
• Directed PR outreach for upcoming exhibitions and special events to draw in new and diverse audiences
Social Media Intern September 2014 - May 2015
Haverford College Office of Academic Resources Haverford, PA
• Bolstered social media presence and student attendance through posts about events, tutorials, and study breaks
• Facilitated workshops on time-management that reinforced study skills for Freshman students
Communications Intern June - August 2014
Pennsylvania Humanities Council Philadelphia, PA
• Collaborated with Chester residents and local artists on the implementation of a downtown arts district, now in effect
• Crafted content about evolving civic engagement projects, published on http://www.pahumanities.org/
• Advanced TRL, a state-wide teen reading program by researching best practices and evaluating outcomes
EDUCATION
Haverford College September 2011- March 2015
B.A. English; G.P.A. 3.6 Haverford, PA
Board Member September 2014- May 2015
Hurford Humanities Center Advisory Board
• Evaluated student grant proposals for creative projects that empowered independent student artists
Board Member
Haverford Review September 2012 - May 2015
• Assembled bi-annual creative magazine of selected student artwork and submitted budget reports for college funding
IES Metropolitan Studies January - May 2014
• Studied the history of Berlin, Istanbul and St. Petersburg to interpret global trends Berlin, Germany
Skills
HTML, InDesign, Wordpress, Raiser’s Edge, Microsoft Office Suite