Shannon

Phillips
802 Cherry Hill Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
sphillips9203@gmail.com
570-205-6977

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Education

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania- August 2011- present

Majoring in Mass Communications, Public Relations

Minoring In Marketing and Anthropology
University of Buea Cameroon, Africa May 2012- August 2012
Participated in gender study and African literature classes along with traditional African cooking
and dance classes. Visited numerous non-governmental organizations and an orphanage. Had the
opportunity to be the minority and have a cultural experience while gaining a global perspective.
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Related Experience

Bloomsburg University Council of Trustees, Student Representative- January 2014- present

Appointed by Governor Tom Corbett and approved by the Senate, responsible for reviewing the
administration, fiscal management and physical plan of the University
Conduct an annual evaluation of the president, which is given to the Chancellor for submission to
PASSHEs Board of Governors
Bloomsburg University Community Government Association, Executive Board Member Present
Oversee and make executive decisions concerning various areas of campus including: Community
Activities, Kehr Union, University Store, the Student Recreation Center and Honeysuckle Student
Apartments
Organize and facilitate the largest service project in Bloomsburg known as The Big Event, over
150 families or business are helped by over 2,000 students during this one day event every spring
PPL Susquehanna, Intern- Summer 2013 and Summer 2014
Worked with the Internal Communications department as a paid intern, organized networking
events for the interns and company employees, designed publications, updated the website, wrote
press releases, photographed events, and created a promotional video for the United Way
Campaign
Bloomsburg University Dance Ensemble Vice President- April 2012-present
Organized meetings for the largest student run organization on campus, handled merchandise
orders for over $3,000, created and facilitated a Facebook and website to keep members and
supporters informed and connected
Eileen Hower Memorial Concert, Coordinator- January 2013
Contacted Central Columbia High School about hosting the event, recruited and organized the
performers and created the program
Raised over $1,400 to fund a scholarship
Husky Ambassador, Member- January 2012- present
Select group of students who work closely with the alumni of Bloomsburg University, give
informative tours of the campus to returning alumni and perspective students and usher at the
Celebrity Artist events on campus

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Work Experience
PSECU eCenter, Assistant Manager- June 2011- present
Demonstrated marketing skills, customer service, and problem solving while assisting members with
signing up for accounts, answering questions about their accounts and working at interest tables
DanceWorks by Amber, Dance Teacher- August 2011- present
Instruct dance students in a variety of dance styles while expressing leadership and communication skills