Rebecca Ellis
119 Little John Road • Williamsburg, VA 23185 • 757-817-4280 •
Objective: Seeking a career opportunity in communications to use my diverse skill set increative writing, multi-tasking, marketing relations, problem-solving, public relations, and media creation.
Work Experience
ESL Teacher Transfer Languages, Madrid, Spain. September 2013-June 2014
- Taught adult Business English and Cambridge exam preparation classes and tutored children
- Became TEFL certified and obtained a teaching position abroad in order to improve Spanish language abilities andexpand my communication and adaptation skills in a foreign environment
Course InstructorGo Ape! Williamsburg, VA. June-September 2013
- Instructor at high ropes adventure and zip line course, taught both children and adults
- Led diverse groups in daily instructional sessions, conducted course maintenance
- Assisted with promotional visits to increase site numbers and improve marketing tools
Virginia Tech Dining Services EmployeeBruegger’s Bagels. September 2012-May 2013
- Assisted with all daily food service activities and guest interaction
HostessOutback Steakhouse.Summer 2012
- Maintained front of house appearances, answered customer phone inquiries, greeted and sat guests
Staff Specialist/Camp Photographer Mont Lawn Camp, Bushkill, PA. Summers 2008-2011
- Assisted with all camp media and promotional materials, prepared weekly photo presentations
- Worked closely with Camp Directors to help plan and lead camp activities
- Assisted in daily camp activities and supervision of children ages 5 to 15 for weekly camp sessions
Additional Experience
Justice Team Leader Virginia Tech. 2010-2013
- Led a college club dedicated to service activities and issue awareness, planned weekly meetings
- Orchestrated the marketing and planning committees for annual benefit concert charity events. Oversaw all media creation and promotional activities as well as performer contracts and team communication.
AIPAC Policy Conference Washington, D.C.March 1-5, 2013
- Worked with Precision Meetings & Events, Inc. to ensure all aspects of the event ran smoothly
- Assisted with event set-up, crowd management in a high-security environment, coordination of support teams and tasks,and general problem solving throughout the event
ESL Classroom Assistant Literacy for Life Center- Williamsburg, Virginia. July-September 2013
- Assisted with classes twice a week, helped create lesson plans and lead class activities
Public Relations Student Society Member Virginia Tech
- Assisted with monthly publications and fundraiser events, experienced campus networking and outreach
Special Events Support for Bike Tours Bike Virginia, Capital to Capital Tour, Colorado Tours
- Setup concession areas and supported riders, sold merchandise to participants
- Prepared registration spreadsheets and coordinated mailings, assisted with marketing and promotion
Target Brand Ambassador Virginia Tech 2012
- Assisted with marketing events to increase brand value and awareness on campus
Nicaragua Missions Trip Managua, Nicaragua 2007
- Spent two weeks with a team at an orphanage to help implement a more sustainable housing environment and water supply.
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver.
Experienced photographer. Advanced Spanish language skills. TEFL/TESOL certified.
Education and Certification
B.A. Communication, Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA. Class of 2013
- Cum Laude academic honors
- Semester study abroad program in Seville, Spain- Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo 2012
Professional References
Name: Suzanne Sylvester
Position: Past Camp Director
Organization: Mont Lawn Camp
Address: RR2 Box 2004 Bushkill, PA 18324
Phone: (757) 784-0811
Email:
Name: Alicia Gutierrez
Position: Director
Organization: Transfer Languages
Address: Madrid, Spain
Email:
Name: Eric Hall
Position: Site Manager
Organization: Go Ape!
Address: Freedom Park, Williamsburg, VA
Phone: (301) 717-7462
Email: