1. Samantha R. Varner
1808 South Defiance St.
Archbold, Ohio 43502
419-388-9883
svarner7@kent.edu
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Education
Bachelor of Arts, May 2015 - Kent State University
Major: Political Science – International Relations Minor: Public Relations
Work Experience
Institutional Advancement – Donor Relations Student Employee Nov 2013 - Present
 Edit and create mailing lists for Student Online Donor Acknowledgement forms
 Film and edit student thanKS2U videos using iMovie
 Prepare items to be given to donors from the university
 Work in BannerINB to look up student and donor information
Beckwith Orchards, LLC Aug 2013 - Present
 Assist customers in bakery and at check-out
 Encourage customers to feel at home while in store
Kent State University Admissions Office, Student Representative Jan 2012 – Jan 2014
 Served as an informal liaison for high school students interested in Kent State
 Spoke on student panel as a student-life representative
Internship
 Truth In Reality Social & Digital Team Intern – Nov 2014 – Jan 2015
o Update Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Tumblr posts
o Research and compile ways to improve media outlets
o Create copy for appropriate audiences
o Use Hootsuite to plan social media posts in advanced
Activities & Leadership
Delta Zeta Sorority
 Vice President of Programs – 2014
o Facilitate large and small group meetings on a weekly basis for over 190 women
o Coordinated first-ever fall philanthropy, Hike for Hearing
o Create schedules for National Headquarter visits
o Create and control chapter calendar
o Host monthly workshops on how to increase event attendance and engagement
 Lip Sync Assistant - Spring 2015
o Worked with chair to promote event on social media and within Greek community
o Coordinated performance times and logistics
o Planned fundraising events to raise $77,000 at event
 Philanthropy Internal Assistant – 2013
o Planned and executed Build-A-Bear donation drive
o Worked with headquarters to donate bears to the Starkey Hearing Foundation
 Membership – Fall 2012 - Present
o Over 200 service hours during time in sorority
o Participation in philanthropies
o Founders Arch Accreditation completion
o Regional Officer Training
o Executive Board Training