REBECCA GATES
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, English (Summa cum laude) May 2015
Concentration: Journalism and Professional Writing
Minor: Business Administration
University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA GPA 3.9
SKILLS/COURSEWORK
Strong writing skills with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent proofreader with an understanding of grammar and language.
Familiar with MS Office with proficiency in Word, Excel, and Power Point. Experience using Microsoft Publisher, Windows Movie Maker, and Audacity.
Experience with blogging and social media including Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram.
Coursework in various types of writing, marketing, and media.
EXPERIENCE
UMass Lowell Office of Advancement, Lowell, MA Sept. 2014-May 2015
Communications Assistant
Helped create and edit text for alumni event eblasts, invitations, and save the date reminders
Assisted the communications manager with special event materials such as bios for programs and talking points for the event host
Edited marketing materials for various alumni events
Dugger, Canaday, Grafe, Inc., San Antonio, TX March 2007-July 2010
Receptionist
Answered phones and greeted clients
Assisted the partners of the firm as well as the appraisers with projects, reports, correspondence, etc.
Transcription of reports
Supply inventory and ordering
Assisted the office manager with invoicing when needed
One Shoreline Plaza, Corpus Christi, TX June 2002-Sept.2005
Tenant Services Coordinator
Accounts payable, invoicing, budgeting, and other various office responsibilities
Customer service, including telephone and written correspondence
Handled tenant requests, dispatched maintenance and solved problems
Planned building/tenant events
Laurey Peat & Associates, Dallas, TX Dec. 1999-Oct. 2000
Executive Assistant
Prepared and completed client projects including clip reports, press releases, press kits, mass mailings, and event planning
Day to day communication with clients regarding projects and events
Scheduled travel, meetings, and organized calendar