'Not-for-profit' graduate resume

Sally Smith

32 Leonard Avenue
Canberra ACT 2600
Mobile: 0903 222 343
Email: sally.smith@ozmail.com

Objective

To use my professional training and strong social conscience to contribute to the positive development of underprivileged children.

Education

Employment History

Responsibilities:

• Secure sponsorship from prominent businesses
• Oversee marketing campaign for fundraising events
• Brainstorm ideas for advertising and write promotional copy for fliers
• Coordinate entertainment and guest lists

Achievements:

• Implemented 'Sponsor a child' programme where businesses donate money to medical research and overall improvement of hospital facilities
• Raised over $9000 for the hospital in the past three years

Responsibilities:

• Add and manage client information on internal database
• Write press releases for World Vision events
• Research and fact check developmental studies in Developing countries for in-house journalists

Achievements:

• Reorganised company database to access information efficiently
• Successfully promoted events with my media contacts

Responsibilities:

• Update website after committee meetings
• Improve design and create copy to develop the website's full potential
• Research and write articles about sustaining a green environment

Achievements:

• Started the 'What's on?' page where I compiled information on forthcoming events in the local area
• 'What's on?' page was voted the favourite event guide by locals and visiting tourists

Responsibilities:

• Manage paperwork for donations
• Compile spreadsheets for fundraisers
• Assist with publicity campaigns

Achievements:

• Helped organise fundraising events such as the UNICEF Cup for Kids and the UNICEF Year in Review

Skills

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