Susan Gorman has over 5 years of experience in administrative, public relations, and grant research roles. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Business Management from Centenary College, where she graduated summa cum laude with a 3.9 GPA. She is proficient in Microsoft Office, Raiser's Edge, and social media platforms. Gorman has excellent communication skills and experience supervising others. She received multiple honors for her academic achievements including awards from the English Department and being inducted into the National English Honors Society.
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1. SUSAN GORMAN
33 Cardinal Lane, Newton, NJ 07860 | 973-534-8223 | susangorman55@gmail.com
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Centenary College Office of Campus Relations, Hackettstown, NJ January 2013 – May 2015
Administrative and Public Relations Assistant
Used Raiser’s Edge to research gift entries and donors
Update and change new data in relevant databases concerning donors and constituents
Write press releases for college events and activities; proofread documents
Shadow Public Relations Director during events and interact with business professionals
Write parent appeal letter explaining the importance of donations
Supervise 7-10 employees during annual Phone-A-Thon
The Runaway Bridesmaids, Hoboken, NJ August 2014-December 2014
Public Relations Intern
Compile and update database information concerning donors, race participants, and press releases
Draft correspondence including thank you letters and informational flyers for distribution
Assist in organizing runners, check-in booth, and raising funds during annual “One Mile Fun Run”
Allamuchy Township Educational Foundation, Hackettstown, NJ September 2013- August 2014
Grant Research Intern
Perform research on government-funded and private grants for education, as well as technology upgrades
and other improvements for schools
Alpine Montessori, Sparta, NJ 2009-2013
Teacher's Assistant
• Cared for children ages 1-7, supervised play/work times and art projects
• Communicated with parents and families; drafted letters and other correspondence
• Attended childcare workshops including child development and positive communication with families
EDUCATION
Centenary College, Hackettstown, NJ May 2015
• Bachelor of Arts, English; Minor: Business Management | GPA: 3.9, Summa Cum Laude
RELATED SKILLS
MS Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook; Raiser’s Edge; Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Prezi
Proficient in American Sign Language
Confident in verbal and written communication
HONORS AND AWARDS
Centenary English Department Awards:
Award of Merit, May 2015
Grauert Prize for Excellence in English, May 2015
Sigma Tau Delta 2015 National Convention Presenter
Award recipient of Student Research & Development Funding for Presentation
Presenter of original fiction: “Victoria”
Inductee, National English Honors Society, 2013
Founder/Coordinator of Literati Society, Sigma Tau Delta Chapter President
Organize club meetings in which students and peers discuss literature and writing
2. Professional References:
Sherri Calabrese
Office Manager/Executive Assistant for College Relations
Centenary College of New Jersey
calabreses@centenarycollege.edu
(908) 852-1400 x2305
Susan Madia
Head of Schools
Alpine Montessori
alpinemontessori@aol.com
(973) 726-0349
Dr. Sharon Decker
Chair of English and Foreign Languages Department
Centenary College of New Jersey
deckers@centenarycollege.edu
(908) 852-1400 x2498
Kathleen Eastman
Development Information Specialist
The Institute for Advanced Study
eastwomank@gmail.com
(908) 852-4655