Leslie Cole is a marketing major at the University of Arizona with a 4.0 GPA. She has held internships in development, marketing and communications, and public relations. Her internships have involved community outreach, donor relations, social media marketing, client relations, and public relations writing. On campus, she has held leadership roles in her sorority as Vice President of Member Development and on the Eller College Student Council Outreach Committee. She also volunteers her time at a summer camp for children with illnesses.
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Leslie Cole
lesliecole@email.arizona.edu Ÿ (480) 299-6058
EDUCATION
The University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration August 2012-May 2016
Major: Marketing
• Cumulative GPA to date: 4.0
• Honors: Dean’s List, Eller’s Top 50 Collegiate Women of the Year (2012, 2013), Third Place Honors Showcase,
McCord Scholar
• Skills: SPSS Statistics, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Customer Service, NetSuite
WORK EXPERIENCE
Maggie’s Place Phoenix, Arizona
Development Intern June 2015-August 2015
• Increased attendance and support for the Maggie’s Place race fundraiser through community outreach
• Held responsible for properly thanking donors via written letters or phone calls
• Utilized the software NetSuite to enter approximately 500 donations and organize new donor information
Business Connector Sydney, Australia
Marketing and Communications Intern February 2015-June 2015
• Promoted the company’s services and events by producing social media posts and marketing videos
• Contacted clients by telephone to maintain relationships and interview them for the company’s website
• Wrote 200 social media messages a week and completed ten promotional videos on iMovie
• Gained international business experience while working closely with the owner of the company
The Lavidge Company Phoenix, Arizona
Public Relations Intern May 2014-August 2014
• Multi-tasked administrative duties, multiple meetings per week, and individual assignments
• Formulated the value of 20 articles per week to present to the firm’s clients
• Drafted and wrote one article per week on behalf of the different clients’ upper level management
• Learned the importance of brand management by working on multiple client’s public relations proceedings
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Eller College Student Council Tucson, Arizona
Outreach Committee September 2013-Present
• Participate in outreach programs such as Eller “Be Heard Week”, mentoring, food drives, etc.
• Attend one meeting per week to discuss how our 30 person council can improve the Eller Experience
Professional Women of Business Association Tucson, Arizona
E-board Member: Special Events Coordinator August 2012-Present
• Promoted and scheduled the “Women's 2013 Leadership Conference”
• Planned and ran the annual Eller Holiday Tea in 2013 and 2014, to recognize 50 collegians and 12 professionals
• Learned professional and time-management skills through working with an Eller staff member to plan events
Pi Beta Phi Sorority Tucson, Arizona
Vice President of Member Development November 2013-December 2014
• Managed the academics, physical and mental health, and Value System of the Fraternity
• Created customized academic incentives and mentoring programs to meet members’ needs
• Oversaw all academic and personal development for 260 members, and new member GPA increased by 0.4
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Roundup River Ranch Beaver Creek, Colorado
Cabin Volunteer June 2014-July 2014
• Aided in conducting a summer camp for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses
• Counseled a group of 15 high school aged girls with Heart disease and/or defects
• Demonstrated leadership skills, patience, and empathy in making sure the kids had the ultimate experience