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    Experience 

Greek Sing Coordinator 
Fraternity and Sorority Life  Harrisonburg, Virginia

January 2014 - Present 

 

Greek Sing is an annual event held by Fraternity and Sorority life in which organizations perform for the JMU community.


• Organized Greek Sing for the 3,000+ students of the JMU Greek Community 
• Conducted bi-weekly meetings with each organizations nominated delegates
• Presented and upheld FSL standards policies and promoted sportsmanship and Greek unity through equal requirements and regulations 
• Marketed and publicized the event through the JMU community with the use of flyers, posters and various social media outlets
• Ensured the safety of participants and audience members with the help of JMU police offices and RMC event staff members 
• Enforced and discouraged the consumption of alcohol by implementing FSL guidelines and consequences for organizations members

 

 

Assistant Philanthropy Coordinator - PR/Marketing
Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority  Harrisonburg, Virginia 

October 2014 - November 2014 

 

• Designed and distributed event flyers throughout the JMU community and the Harrisonburg area 
• Raised over $250 in local vendor gift certificates to be raffled off during the event 
• 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 — Hartfield, Virginia 

November 2005 - August 2013

 

• Supervised camp counselors and ensured that all activites were conducted on schedule

• Planned and implemented camp programs and activities for campers ages 5-13 years old

• Constructed a comprehensive schedule of the day-to-day camp activities

• Established a positive environment that promoted and enhanced the development of campers by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence

• Created an environment that highlighted the achievements of campers by awarding prizes during a weekly recognition event 

• Prepared and conducted bi-weekly staff meetings 

• Addressed and resolved issues between campers, counselors, and parents 

• Ensured program area safety and the safety of campers by maintaining that the camp equipment was in good working condition 

• Enforced all violence prevention policies at all times 

 

 

Head Swim Coach 
East Rockingham High School — Elkton, Virginia 

November 2012 - March 2013

 

• Instructed players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport 

• Organized and directed individual and small group practice activities/exercises 

• Assessed swimmer's skills, monitored swimmers during competition and practice

• Supervised athletes during practices and competition 

• Followed established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury 

• Inspired swimmers and worked with them on improvement

• Modeled sports-like behavior and maintained appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators 

• Maintained the equipment room in orderly condition and assumed responsibility for its security 

• Submitted a list of award winners at the end of the season 

• Participated in special activities including parent's night, banquests, award nights, and pep assemblies

• Attended staff developmental meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance

    Projects 

Home for the Holidays Service-Learning Project 
Organizational Communication (SCOM 350)

January 2014 - Present 

 

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. 

 

Team Members: 

 - Kendall McNamee

 - Kara Camuso

 - Ellen Brennan 

 - Savanna Stephens

 - Katie Smith 

 

 

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.

    Skills 

+  Microsoft Office

+  Macintosh Software

+  Java

+  Customer Service

+  Social Media

+  Public Speaking

+  Leadership

+ Time Management

+ Event Planning

+ Research 

+ Teamwork

+ Photoshop

Social Media Marketing

+ Wix

+ Website Development 

+ Event Management

+ Community Outreach 

+ Media Relations 

+ Brand Awareness

+ Process Improvement 

+ Non-profit Marketing

+ Strategic Planning

+ Digital Marketing

+ Business Development 

+ Team Leadership

+ Fundraising

+ Student Engagement 

+ Non-profit Marketing 

©Kendall L. McNamee 2016

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