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Rachel Chastain
342 Clair Hill Drive
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Education
Oakland University | Rochester, Mich. | August 2013
B.A.: Journalism (Marketing, Communications, Public Relations) | GPA: 3.6
Experience
Productions Plus | Event Marketing Talent Recruiter | Bingham Farms, Mich. | Feb 2014 - Current
Source and recruit new talent to add to the talent agency database through various recruitment
strategies including: Linked In, Indeed, Social Media Postings and Event Marketing Recruiting Websites
Host a booth at various career fairs, facilitate Skype interviews with all new talent, travel to hard-to-staff
locations and hold in-person interviews
Perform onboarding and offboarding processes, maintain and evaluate talent database
In charge of creating Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Wordpress Blog for Recruiting, execute daily social
media posts for recruiting purposes
Prepare and present new-hire trainings before events or in-store demos
Volkswagen of America| Written Correspondence Customer Service Advocate | Auburn Hills, Mich. |
September 2013 - February 2014
Provided owners with answers to questions regarding vehicle features and services through social media,
website chatting and email
Demonstrated fscal responsibility, as well as apply corporate policy and procedure when choosing if VW will
fnancially assist customer on a case-by-case basis
Make - A - Wish Foundation of Michigan | Wish Granter | Detroit, Mich. | March 2013 - Current
Contact the families of wish children and ensure 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, including contacting corporate donors
That Working Girl | Social Media Intern | Virtual | September 2013 - October 2013
Utilized HootSuite to schedule tweets throughout the day to reach target audiences, recruit new
followers, communicate with them and create stimulating conversation
Women of Tomorrow | Program Services Intern | Detroit, Mich. | May 2013 - October 2013
Researched new opportunities, contacted and pitched program to school principals and staff in order to
expand mentor program throughout Detroit
Assisted with special fundraising events; attended career-focused and college campus feld trips
Ensured mentee paperwork was up-to-date and accurate; recruited new mentors for program
Golden Retriever Foundation | Social Media Intern | Virtual | September 2012 - October 2013
Promoted the foundation via daily posts, Increased number of Fans from 1,500 to 8,500
Detroit Zoo | Communications Intern | Royal Oak, Mich. | November 2012 - May 2013
Researched and drafted press releases and newsletter material, updated
website content, assisted with internal and external communications, developed and updated Zoos
Pinterest page
Scheduled and coordinated media interviews, escorted media through the Zoo during video
and photo shoots, assisted with special events, including brainstorming Zoo events and campaigns

Red Lotus Yoga | Front Desk Assistant | Rochester Hills, Mich. | May 2008 - November 2012
Interacted with customers and promoted yoga class attendance and studio gear sales, updated
customer information, assisted with creating fyers, promotional materials and announcements
Honors & Membership
2009 - 2013: Delta Zeta National Sorority, Chapter Chair of Philanthrophy, Alumni
2005 - 2009: Rochester High School Cheer Team, Captain; Lacrosse Team, Captain;
Skills
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Instagram, HootSuite, Wordpress
Public relations writing, media relations, event planning
Administrative support, customer service, data entry, Microsoft Offce, real estate license,