Amanda Ceaser’s Resume

amandaceaser89@gmail.com | 630.621.0513

Education

 

ELMHURST COLLEGE • Bachelor of Arts
Elmhurst, IL • May 2011

MAJOR

  • Interdisciplinary Communications Studies

  • Focus: Advertising & Public Relations

MINORS

  • Art: Graphic Design Focus

  • Performance Certificate in Classical and Musical Theatre Voice


AWARDS
Elmhurst, IL • May 2011

  • Elmhurst College Founder’s Award

  • Student Organization President of the Year

  • “I am Elmhurst” Award

  • Senior of the Year Finalist

  • Organization of the Year Finalist

Work Experience

 

MISSOULA FOOD BANK & COMMUNITY CENTER
August 2017 - Present • Missoula, MT

EVENTS & MARKETING COORDINATOR

  • Plan, coordinate, promote, and execute the organization & marketing of seven annual, major events equaling

    • 1 million+ LBS of food and dollars raised

    • 150+ sponsors and community partners

    • 50 - 2,500+ event attendees

  • Primary contact for community food drives and participation in community events

  • Design and distribute promotional materials including, but not limited to:

    • program brochures

    • flyers

    • informational graphics

    • t-shirt designs

    • print newsletters

    • facility signage

    • digital newsletters

    • vehicle wraps

    • additional items as needed

  • Create content, campaigns, and updates for website and social media platforms for multiple audiences

  • Coordinate promotional campaigns with local media outlets

  • Maintain positive working relationships with diverse groups of partners, volunteers, coworkers, donors, and community members

COVID-19 ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

  • Oversee food distribution operations and volunteer & staff scheduling

  • Lead contact for on-site supervision of food bank store, staff, and volunteers

  • Supervise AmeriCorp VISTAs and interns

  • Create and update COVID-19 safety materials, facility signage, and public updates


UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA • THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
February 2015 - August 2017 • Missoula, MT

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

  • Address program inquiries

  • Create marketing, promotion, and presentation materials

  • Develop and maintain website and social media

  • Organize and facilitate department events such as graduation, receptions, alumni events, conferences

  • Oversee departmental budget, payroll, supply purchases, dues, subscriptions, contracts

  • Oversee Graduate Assistants and their daily office duties

  • Train students, staff, and employees on robotic telepresence and robot maintenance and updates

  • General office management

  • Manage department course schedulings

  • Organize and implement recruitment mailings and special projects


ADVENTURE LIFE
July 2014 - February 2015 • Missoula, MT

OFFICE ASSISTANT

  • Answer phones and online chat inquiries

  • Complete daily outgoing client mailings

  • Time sensitive and detail oriented data entry

  • Time sensitive website updates and online research

  • Special projects upon request


MISSOULA BONE & JOINT AND SURGERY CENTER • Missoula, MT

MRI ASSISTANT • December 2012 - September 2014

CLINIC RECEPTION LEAD • July 2012 - August 2013

CLINIC RECEPTIONIST • July 2011 - July 2013

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT • July 2011 - October 2014

  • Obtain pre-authorization and verification of health benefits from patient insurance companies

  • Schedule and screen patients for ferromagnetic implants & research implants for MRI compatibility

  • Order outpatient labs prior to contrast exams

  • Assist positioning patients in MRI scanner

  • Educate patients on MRI examination process

  • Open and close MRI department each day

  • Answer all MRI phone calls and inquiries

  • Ensure all paperwork and screenings are complete

  • Update MRI department & reception policies and procedures

  • Create “How to” manual for training and reference (still utilized today!)

  • Assist management with special projects and events

  • Create daily scheduling templates for each provider

  • Train new hires on Centricity scheduling software

  • Assist in hiring process

  • Verify and update patient information

  • Set up new patient appointment reminder call system


EGG HARBOR CAFE
June 2004 - June 2011 • Elmhurst, IL

SERVER AND HOSTESS

  • Supervise register transactions

  • Greet and serve guests

  • Take in-house and to-go orders

  • Complete side work before and after shifts

Relevant Skills

 
  • Quick learner & creative thinker

  • Detail-oriented

  • Self-motivated

  • Reliable, Responsible, Trustworthy

  • CPR/First Aid Certification

  • Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

  • Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Audition

  • Animoto

  • Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, SnapChat, YouTube, LinkedIn

  • Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms

  • Squarespace, Wordpress

  • Procreate for iPad

  • Canva

Leadership Experience

 
  • Community Action Poverty Simulation • Sept. 2019 - Present

  • WestSlope Chapter TU Board Member • Sept. 2015 - 2017

  • Project Community Connect • Jan. 2014 - Present

  • Habitat for Humanity GV Team Leader • Nov. 2014 - Present

  • Dolce Canto Retreat Chair, Team Building Coordinator, Section Leader • July 2012 - Sept. 2018

  • Missoula Community Chorus Board Member • Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2012

  • Community Outreach Program President • Aug. 2009 - May 2011

  • EC Concert Choir Community Co-Chair • Aug. 2008 - May 2011

  • The Project on Civic Reflection Facilitator • Jan. 2011 - May 2011

  • LeaderShape Seminar Graduate • June 2009

I look forward to hearing from you!

References available upon request.