Rebecca Fahrner

Education
MASTER OF ARTS | DECEMBER 2019 | GONZAGA UNIVERSITY
· Communication and Leadership Studies
· Strategic and Organizational Communication
· Related coursework: Theorizing Communication, International and Intercultural Communication, Organizational
Communication, Communication Practicum

BACHELOR OF ARTS | DECEMBER 2008 | PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY

· Communication Studies
· Spanish
· Related coursework: Gender Communication, Intercultural Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Persuasion,
Group Dynamics, Professional Communication, Non-verbal Communication, Argumentation and Debate, Studies in
Listening, Human Communication Theory, Advanced Conversation, Personality Theories

Professional Work and Leadership Experience

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CAMPUS STUDENT ENGAGEMENT | FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN STATE
COLLEGE | DECEMBER 2016 - PRESENT
· Oversee a team of event coordinators, office assistants, and student leaders
· Coordinate college-wide educational and social events for three campuses and one regional center
· Student Government advisor
· Mentor and develop students to help them in future leadership roles
· Manage college-wide marketing and communication for campus-based events
· Serve on Holocaust Memorial Committee, Diversity Alliance, and hiring committees

COORDINATOR, CAMPUS STUDENT ENGAGEMENT | FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE | JANUARY 2016 –
NOVEMBER 2016
· Coordinated educational and social events for college students
· Campus Activities Board advisor
· Promoted campus community development through creating and implementing team-building activities

FUNDRAISING ASSISTANT | MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION | APRIL 2012 – DECEMBER 2015

· Led a team of volunteer recruiters
· Executed employee interviews
· Created motivational initiatives
· Responsible for overall achievement, successes, and growth of each volunteer recruiter
· Oversaw fundraising events
· Communicated with sponsors and vendors to develop customized fundraising strategies
· Coordinated logistics for events with up to 1,500 participants
· Created press releases, flyers, emails, and social media posts to inspire involvement
Certifications & Affiliations
EVERYTHING DISC WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION – ONLINE | OCTOBER 2018 - PRESENT

FCSSGA ADVISORS’ ASSOCIATION | JUNE 2017 – PRESENT

ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA COLLEGES (AFC) | JANUARY 2016 – PRESENT

Community Involvement
WORSHIP LEADERSHIP TEAM | DECEMBER 2011 – PRESENT
· Assist in developing mission statement and values for worship team
· Lead multiple worship services

STRINGS TUTOR | SEPTEMBER 2011 – PRESENT

· Teach middle and high school students basic technique for stringed instruments
· Assist in the annual school musical

YOUTH GROUP LEADER | MAY 2011-MAY 2012

· Mentored a group of high school girls
· Created and implemented social events

ASSISTANT RESIDENT DIRECTOR | AUGUST 2007-MAY 2008

· Promoted community development through creating and implementing team-building events
· Mentored a team of Resident Assistants

RESIDENT ASSISTANT | AUGUST 2006-MAY 2007

· Cultivated relationships with college students
· Created events to promoted community among residence hall

IMPACT LEADERSHIP TEAM | AUGUST 2006 – DECEMBER 2008

· Designed and implemented programs to promoted leadership growth in college students
· Instructed high school and college students in leadership development