Kendall Leigh McNamee
Cover Letter
CURRCULUM VIATE
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Bachelor of Science, B.S., Communication Studies
August 2010 - May 2015 (expected)
Member of Alpha Sigma Alpha, Beta Upsilon Chapter since 2011. Active member of the JMU Panhellenic Council, assisted as both a disaffiliated Panhellenic Council member for sorority recruitment and as a Panhellenic facilitator for the National Panhellenic Conference: Something of Value in the fall 2014. Elected as the FSL assistant Greek Sing coordinator for 2013-2014 and promoted to GS coordinator for 2014-2015. Volunteered to spend my fall break in 2013 helping Almost Heaven: Habitat for Humanity build homes in Durbin, West Virginia.
Activities and Societies: Alpha Sigma Alpha, Fraternity & Sorority Life Greek Sing Coordinator (2013-2015), Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment Assistant (Fall 2014), Facilitator for the National Panhellenic Conference: Something of Value (Fall 2014), Alternative Break Participant (Fall 2013)
Greek Sing Coordinator
Fraternity and Sorority Life January 2014 - Present
Greek Sing is an annual event held by Fraternity and Sorority life in which organizations perform for the JMU community.
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Organized Greek Sing for the 3,000+ students of the JMU Greek Community
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Conducted bi-weekly meetings with each organizations nominated delegates
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Presented and upheld FSL standards policies and promoted sportsmanship and Greek unity through equal requirements and regulations
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Marketed and publicized the event through the JMU community with the use of flyers, posters and various social media outlets
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Ensured the safety of participants and audience members with the help of JMU police offices and RMC event staff members
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Enforced and discouraged the consumption of alcohol by implementing FSL guidelines and consequences for organizations members
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Raised over $12,000 to be donated to the local Harrisonburg Arc Association
Assistant Philanthropy Coordinator - PR/Marketing
Fraternity and Sorority Life October 2014 - November 2014
Established in 2010, Miles for Medals is an annual fall philanthropic event for raising funds for Special Olympics Virginia, a year-round program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
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Designed and distributed event flyers throughout the JMU community and the Harrisonburg area
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Raised over $250 in local vendor gift certificates to be raffled off during the event
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Scheduled proceed nights in partnership with various restaurants and negotiated that 10% of each bill would be donated on their behalf
Summer Camp Director
Middlesex Family YMCA November 2005 - August 2013
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Supervised camp counselors and ensured that all activities were conducted on schedule
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Planned and implemented camp programs and activities for campers ages 5-13 years old
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Constructed a comprehensive schedule of the day-to-day camp activities
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Established a positive environment that promoted and enhanced the development of campers by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence
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Created an environment that highlighted the achievements of campers by awarding prizes during a weekly recognition event
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Prepared and conducted bi-weekly staff meetings
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Addressed and resolved issues between campers, counselors, and parents
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Ensured program area safety and the safety of campers by maintaining that the camp equipment was in good working condition
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Enforced all violence prevention policies at all times
Head Swim Coach
East Rockingham High School November 2012 - March 2013
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Instructed players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
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Organized and directed individual and small group practice activities/exercises
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Assessed swimmer's skills, monitored swimmers during competition and practice
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Supervised athletes during practices and competition
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Followed established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury
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Inspired swimmers and worked with them on improvement
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Modeled sports-like behavior and maintained appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
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Maintained the equipment room in orderly condition and assumed responsibility for its security
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Submitted a list of award winners at the end of the season
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Participated in special activities including parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies
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Attended staff developmental meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance
Courses
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Business and Professional Communication (SCOM 358)
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Presentational Speaking (SCOM 242)
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Organizational Communication (SCOM 350)
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Multimedia Journalism in Italy (SMAD 305)
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International Relations (SCOM 230)
Projects
Home for the Holidays Service-Learning Project
Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA November 2014
As part of our semester long community service-learning project, we collaborated with the Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA to develop and implement their annual adoption showcase, Home for the Holidays. Our portfolio summarizes our efforts to fundraise and raise awareness for our final adoption event.
Communication Research Claims Essay
Introduction to Communication Research (SCOM 280) February 2014
This paper describes the potential benefits and risks of communicating through social media outlets in long-distance romantic relationships. Continuing advances in technology raises the need to understand how social media plays a role in our personal relationships today.
Political Ideology Analysis
Political Theory and Ideology (POSC 321) February 2014
In his book, Ideology: A Very Short Introduction, Michael Freeden aims to tackle the reasons behind the controversial term, ideology. He seeks to explain the core of ideology as both a political phenomenon and as the groundwork for political thought and action. In this essay, it is my intention to analyze the dynamic perceptions of ideology according to Freeden.
Publications
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McNamee, K. L. (2014, June 26). Laughing Your Way to Health. Urbino Now, 4, 62-63.
Christmas Friends Volunteer
Middlesex County Board of Social Services, Middlesex, Virginia December 2012 - Present
Volunteered as a shopper for the annual gift-giving program, Christmas Friends. Shoppers are assigned a local family in need and are given a submitted Christmas "wish list" of clothing, toys, household items and other needs to purchase. Gifts are wrapped and then delivered to the families prior to Christmas Eve.
Participant Volunteer
Alternative Break Program, James Madison University November 2013
Fall 2013 Panhellenic Alternative Break trip participant to Almost Heaven, Habitat for Humanity site in Durbin, West Virginia.
Swim Lesson Instructor
Peninsula Metropolitan Middlesex Family YMCA May 2011 - May 2013
Learn to Swim is a state grant program sponsored by the Middlesex Family YMCA that allows second grade students enrolled in Middlesex County Elementary School to attend two weeks of swimming lessons. I organized the 150+ students into three groups based on their initial assessment- beginner, intermediate, and advanced. In accordance with the required grant guidelines, I constructed daily lesson plans consisting of stroke techniques, water and sun safety, foundations of diving, and a game for the end of each lesson.
Philanthropy Committee Coordinator - PR/Marketing
Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority January 2012 - March 2012
Madison MADDness is an annual spring philanthropy event put on by the sisters of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is the nation’s largest non-profit working to protect families from drunk driving and underage drinking. As the PR/Marketing Chairwoman, I recruited members of the JMU Greek community to participate in the tournament, created game day brackets, supervised fundraising drives, and coordinated several proceeds nights. A gross net of $15,000 was raised throughout the entire week.
SKILLS
+ Microsoft Office
+ Macintosh Software
+ Java
+ Customer Service
+ Social Media
+ Public Speaking
+ Time Management
+ Event Planning
+ Research
+ Teamwork
+ Photoshop
+ Social Media Marketing
+ WiX
+ Website Development
+ Event Management
+ Community Outreach
+ Media Relations
+ Brand Awareness
+ Process Improvement
+ Strategic Planning
+ Digital Marketing
+ Business Development
+ Team Leadership
+ Fundraising
+ Student Engagement
+ Non-profit Marketing
