Garrett S.

Zink
! 5042 Springhouse Circle Baltimore, MD 21237 (410) 446-4409 gzink92@icloud.com

EDUCATION
University of Maryland, College Park

College Park, MD

Cumulative GPA to date: 3.412 Class of 2014 Robert H. Smith School of Business Marketing Relevant Course Work: Marketing Research Methods, Global Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, Investing in Social Change, Effective Methods for Social Change, Business Ethics and Society, Professional Business Writing, Information Systems Study Abroad: Traveled through Israel and Jordan exploring the multi-faceted world of Israel and Jordan Philanthropy in the Middle East and the role it plays within enterprises and sociopolitical spaces Winter 2014

EXPERIENCE
The Center for Philanthropy and Non-Profit Leadership Undergraduate Assistant
Organized The Centers first ever Booster Fund, which used a $5,000 budget to provide seed funding for aspiring social entrepreneurs and aided in selection of grantees Manages a team of undergraduate ambassadors responsible for the marketing and promotion of the Do Good Challenge, the largest philanthropic competition at the University of Maryland

College Park, MD
Sept 2013-Present

ICMA-RC Competitive Analysis and Strategic Marketing Intern

Washington, DC

Designed a database for comparing competitors in financial performance, fund offering, May -August 2013 and relationship management based on Request for Proposal documents Lead of team of interns in a marketing competition to redesign the company newsletter and to create a campaign to develop financial awareness among young public sector employees

Honors College Teaching Assistant

Developed and presented weekly lesson plans to a class of twenty-five freshman and helped transition them into the University, strengthening communication and leadership skills

College Park, MD
Aug 2011-Dec 2012

CAMPUS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Social Innovation Fellows Program
Engaged in finding innovative solutions for social transformation through business principles and hands-on engagements with for-profit and non-profit organizations Gaining consulting experience by working as a consultant for a start-up local social business Developed skills through the in-depth study of sustainability, social entrepreneurship, impact investing, marketing, and new media Plans, organizes, and promotes Phi Delta Thetas philanthropic events Increased total fundraising from $9,000 per year to $24,000 per year since taking over as Chairman, enhancing development and logistical skills

College Park, MD
Fall 2013-Present

Phi Delta Theta Philanthropy Committee Chairman

College Park, MD
Fall 2012-Present

AWARDS/DISTINCTIONS
Honors College University Honors
Developed a more in-depth and hands-on approach to education through Honors Seminars and H version classes while being held to a high academic standard Spring 2011-Present Premier distinction for academic excellence among first year students, encouraging intellectual growth through academic performance, community service work, and personal relationships Spring 2010-Present Promotes high academic achievement as well as an emphasis on community involvement Fall 2010-Present

Primannum Honors Society

National Society for Collegiate Scholars