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Rachel Chastain

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Education

Oakland University | Rochester, Mich. | August 2013 B.A.: Journalism (public relations, communications, marketing) | GPA: 3.6 Real Estate School of Michigan | Troy, Mich. | September 2011 Real Estate License

Experience

Women of Tomorrow | Program Services Intern | Detroit, Mich. | May 2013 - present Research new opportunities to expand mentor program in inner city schools of Detroit Contact and pitch program to school principals and staff Assist with special fundraising events; attend career-focused and college campus field trips Ensure mentee paperwork is up-to-date and accurate; recruit new mentors for program Make - A - Wish Foundation of Michigan | Wish Granter | Detroit, Mich. | March 2013 - present Responsible for contacting the families of wish children and ensuring all paperwork is completed and processed Keep monthly contact with wish children and their families until the wish is completed Plan send off and welcome home parties for wish children and ensure the wish experience is the best possible experience for the wish children Detroit Zoo | Communications Intern | Royal Oak, Mich. | November 2012 - May 2013 Responsible for researching and drafting press releases and newsletter material, updated website content Scheduled and coordinated media interviews, escorted media through the Zoo during video and photo shoots Assisted with special events, including updating website, brainstorming event ideas and campaigns Developed and updated Zoos Pinterest page Assisted with internal and external communications The College Crush | Social Media Intern | Virtual | June 2012 - present Assisted with daily social media management to help reach target audiences, recruit new followers, communicate with fans and created stimulating conversation Golden Retriever Foundation | Intern | September 2012 - present Responsible for creating a high following on Facebook by promoting the foundation via daily posts as well as monitoring feedback and communicating daily with target audience Red Lotus Yoga | Receptionist | Rochester Hills, Mich. | April 2008 - December 2012 Promoted and coordinated classes and attendance, monitored yoga facilities and communicated with students 2009 - present: Delta Zeta National Sorority 2009 - 2010: Chapter Chair of Philanthropy, Delta Zeta

Honors & Membership

Skills

Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn Public relations writing, media relations, event planning Microsoft Office, administrative support