EDUCATION

Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Illinois

Bachelor of Arts Degree, GPA: 3.96/4.00 Graduation: May 2010, Summa cum Laude
Major: English and French Honors Program Scholar
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Foods Resource Bank, Western Springs, Illinois (February 2010- Present)
Communications and Resource Development Manager
Design and write quarterly newsletters, update website content, design and produce annual report and calendar
Discuss and create resources and communications strategies for all staff
Maintain social media presence on company blog, Facebook, and Twitter accounts
Oversee over 10 church and agribusiness volunteer groups in Northern IL and WI and recruit additional volunteers
Coordinate logistics and volunteers for the annual meeting & twice yearly board meetings
Report on and write grants
French translation for program documents and French speaking overseas visitors
Escort volunteers on international volunteer development trips and to Washington DC for advocacy visits
Host overseas visitors from program areas
Train and oversee summer interns
Growing Home Inc., Chicago, Illinois Volunteer Associate Board Member (October 2013-Present)

Take board minutes as Associate Board Secretary

Assist staff with event planning, fundraising, and volunteer opportunities

Starbucks Coffee Company, Elmhurst, Illinois Shift Supervisor (October 2006-November 2010)
Supervised up to 6 employees at a time
Trained new hires in store policies, crafting beverages and safety/sanitation
Promoted promotional products to meet deadlines and quotas
Ensured safety and sanitary regulations throughout store
Processed and delivered daily cash deposit
Managed all cash flow during shift
Inventoried and processed weekly store order
Patch, Western Springs, IL News writer (Summer 2010)
Investigated potential news stories
Conducted interviews and wrote current events and human interest stories
Photographed events and individuals to accompany stories
P. Monty Public Relations, Hinsdale, Illinois P.R. Assistant (February 2009 September 2009)
Managed multiple media presences during 2009 IKC Show including several TV segments for syndicated news

Coordinated logistics for two large fundraising events

Brought in sponsorship packages

Maintained database for event attendees, sponsors and media relationships

Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Illinois Web Designer (June 2009-August 2009)
Researched information and web resources on indigenous people of South America

Designed website using Microsoft FrontPage as an accessory for the new history class
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Wagtime Productions, Hinsdale, Illinois Intern for Puppy Park Chicago Pilot (May - Sept. 2009)
Collaborated on script writing
Oversaw and managed logistics for the production site during filming
Scouted out potential filming locations and interviewed potential volunteers
Kelsey Paige Day
S922 S. Elm St. Phone: (6Su) 2u9-S768
Buii Riuge, IL 6uS27 Email: kelseysunnyuaygmail.com