LisaDeBone

Professional Experience

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Americorps NCCC FEMA Corps

February 2016-November 2016

Assistant Team Leader and Corps Member

Served on a team of ten, aiding disaster response efforts and spearheading community service projects.
Assisted with updating, re-writing and editing of FEMA standard operating procedures and training materials
Attended meetings/conference calls, provided team with summary of discussions and upcoming deliverables
Handled and assisted in managing over $10,000 federal dollars as part of the team budget
Ensured clear and transparent written and verbal communication within the team and with external contacts

Loves Ice Cream

April 2014-February 2016

Customer Service Specialist

Advanced the image and brand of Loves Ice Cream, a newly established local business, by creating a warm and
welcoming environment for both new and loyal customers.
Knowledgeably provided customers with information about gourmet, made-from-scratch products
Created connections with visitors to enhance consumer experience and encourage returning customers
Performed managerial tasks including training new employees, delegating tasks and responsibilities to team
members, opening and closing of store, and managing POS system

Truscott Rossman Strategic Communications

August 2015-February 2016

Communications Associate
Assisted in the development, planning, coordination and execution of strategic communications endeavors for a
variety of clientele including non-profit and private sector entities.
Wrote, proofread and edited website content to achieve clear communication with target audiences
Participated in brainstorming and strategic planning meetings for tasks such as events and project proposals
Contributed to media relations efforts including development of materials and pitching stories to media
Researched and compiled information about relevant industries/competition to improve services for clients

834 Design and Marketing

January 2015-May 2015

Communications Associate
Contributed to communications efforts for a variety of clientele in both the private and non-profit sectors.
Wrote and prepared materials including press releases and blogs in a fast-paced environment on deadline
Managed online presence through social media platforms including Hootsuite, Twitter and Facebook
Tracked online engagement and provided clients with situational awareness through weekly reports
Improved search engine optimization for clients by writing blogs on relevant and timely topics

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations

Graduated April, 2015

Grand Valley State University
Relevant coursework: served as a project manager to create strategic communications plan for local business
Strategized media relations, events marketing, social media, Google Adwords and traditional advertising
Secured television media coverage for one of clients fundraising events

Public Relations Student Society of America

April 2014-April 2015

Vice President of Chapter Development

Planned, coordinated, and executed 7 fundraising events netting approximately $1,900 for the chapter
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