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REBECCA GATES

rebecca_gates77@yahoo.com

 

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

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