Whitney Mae Haddard

93 Sand Hill Road, Gardiner, NY 12525

(845) 239-5131 | whtnymh@aol.com

“A well-organized, sociable, self-employed college junior seeks a position in public relations and/or event-planning.”

EDUCATION Rider University - Lawrenceville, NJ

BA in Journalism, Public Relations track
Minor in Event Planning
Graduation - May 2012; GPA 3.80
Rider University Dean’s List

EMPLOYMENT Sweet Pea & Co. - Gardiner, NY

Dec. 2009-Present Owner

Created and maintained Facebook, Twitter, and BlogSpot pages for clients
Researched new ways to improve social media uses for businesses

August 2009-Present Rider University, Residence Life - Lawrenceville, NJ

Resident Advisor

Facilitated and planned events for residents that meet specific goals such as social
interaction, education, health, etc.
Developed strong working relationships with building staff
Confronted difficult situations and mediated problems of residents

May 2009-August 2009 Main Course Catering and Restaurant - New Paltz, NY
Server, Counterperson; Assistant to Head Event Planner

Member of a serving team at various types of events

Attended consultations/meeting with clients and vendors
Prepared sample seasonal menus and informational packet for clients
Made calls to clients with follow ups, to venues being booked, to vendors being scheduled

November 2008-May 2009 Ulster Publishing Company - New Paltz, NY

Personality Profile Writer

Scheduled and performed regular interviews with peers

SKILLS Computer
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet, Email, Online Social Media, Blogging
Can work on both PC and Macintosh platforms

Languages
Conversant in French

ACTIVITIES/LEADERSHIP The Rider Vibes, President - Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ

Member of executive board of group; attend executive board meetings to discuss issues

The Rider News, Online Editor - Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ

Maintain online presence of Rider News: post on upcoming events, monitor comments