Southwest Airlines – Community Relations & Giving Intern; Dallas, TX
Summer 2013
Summer 2013
· Created proactive ways to simplify planning the LUV Classic & Party and direct focus to fundraising
· Organized and communicated three national employee volunteer initiatives within Southwest's strategic outreach initiatives
· Formed recommendations for maximizing return on future charitable giving
· Oversaw Headquarters' donation database by sorting, organizing, and reviewing 2-30 requests daily
· Founded a pop tab drive throughout Headquarters, raising over $400 for Ronald McDonald House Dallas in the first month
· Wrote three internal communication plans and multiple articles for SWA Employee NewsPPI Marketing – Summer Marketing Intern; Dallas, TX
Summer 2012
· Consulted with clients to create customized incentive events tailored
for specific target markets
· Negotiated partnerships and endorsement contracts directly with NFL Dallas Cowboys, Olympians, and keynote speakers
· Communicated with Barry Mendelson
Entertainment Group and athletic legends for The Texas 28 series on Fox Sports Net
· Directed the Tom Landry Classic,
the largest high school football event in Texas, averaging 22,500 in attendance
· Presented sponsorship proposals to partners for
the Tom Landry Classic and Allen ISD’s premiere football stadium (seats 18,000)
· Updated the PPI Marketing and Tom Landry
Classic social media platforms to publicize events and speakers
Scottish
Rite Dormitory – Resident Assistant; Austin, TX
Summer
2011 - Spring 2012
Selected as one of nine from among 22 applicants to introduce and counsel incoming and returning students
Selected as one of nine from among 22 applicants to introduce and counsel incoming and returning students
· Designed hall decorations, administer hall activities,
and conduct monthly meetings for 32 residents
· Headed the dormitory front desk, provided direction to visitors, and organized tours at least 11 hours per week
· Collaborated with eight other RAs to ensure
constant safety of 315 residents
Tammy
Ashford – Swim Lessons Instructor; Red Oak, TX
Summer 2007 - Summer 2011
Summer 2007 - Summer 2011
· Conducted summer swim lessons for minority
children ages 2-15 that effectively met individual swimmer goals
· Instilled confidence, determination, and
life-saving skills in new clients by constant encouragement and safety training
· Instructed up to five classes of 7-18
students per day, each specializing in a different skill set to build toward
their individual swimming needs and goals