Senior Administrative Assistant, Regional Clinics Division at UNT Health Science Center
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
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- Senior Administrative Assistant, Regional Clinics Division at UNT Health Science Center
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- Collegiate Leadership Consultant at Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
- Writing Center Tutor at Washington State University
- Department of Development Intern at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
- Department of Government Affairs/Public Policy Intern at Master Builders Association
- Education
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- Washington State University
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Lacretia Taylor’s Summary
Currently the Senior Administrative Assistant at UNT Health, Regional Clinics Division, the physician group of University of North Texas.
My experience is primarily in public relations, but I have worked in advertising and media relations with a wide range of clients, including groups in the following categories: not-for-profit, political and entertainment organizations as well as higher education institutions. I also have 5 years of experience in writing and editing, including professional publications with member circulation of over 4,100.
I am a naturally outgoing person who loves learning new skills and gaining experiences. I look forward to meeting all types of people from all walks of life! For more information, please visit my VisualCV.
Lacretia Taylor’s Specialties:
Specialties include English, writing, and teaching; Social media and media relations; Effective communicator, written and verbal, with excellent customer service skills. Ability to write and edit using AP Style guidelines. I'm especially interested in public relations, specifically in the non-profit and entertainment fields.
Lacretia Taylor’s Experience
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Senior Administrative Assistant, Regional Clinics Division
UNT Health Science Center
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
August 2009 — Present (5 months)
Support and assist seven clinics and personnel within the Regional Clinics Division of UNT Health.
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Collegiate Leadership Consultant
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
June 2008 — May 2009 (1 year )
o Formulated an original marketing/recruitment plan for a struggling collegiate chapter in New York, resulting in a membership growth of 100 percent, largest growth in over 10 years
o Increased national membership by 7% by planning and presenting workshops to groups of up to 200 on public relations, scholarship and membership recruitment tactics
o Implemented goal-oriented programs in scholarship and member retention for over 1,000 collegians, resulting in sorority-wide increase in membership levels and grade point average
o Developed communication plan and year-round PR plans for 11 collegiate chapters
o Initiated positive public relations for collegiate chapters and external publics
o Generated social media guidelines and initiatives regarding public image
o Integrated effective, creative training and guidance for collegiate chapter officers
o Assisted collegiate chapters across the country with leadership development, membership recruitment, officer training, idea sharing, brainstorming and goal setting -
Writing Center Tutor
Washington State University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
January 2005 — May 2008 (3 years 5 months)
o Improved inter-program communication as liaison to managerial staff; Led all-tutor meetings
o Mentored and directed up to 45 tutors in Administrative Tutor role
o Advised and facilitated more than 115 students in peer-tutorial set English classes
o Edited and proof read many diverse writing styles -
Department of Development Intern
Maui Arts and Cultural Center
(Entertainment industry)
June 2007 — August 2007 (3 months)
o Coordinated donations for 12th annual Maui Calls fundraiser, raising $370,000 in support for arts and education programs of Maui Arts and Cultural Center, with over 800 attendees
o Updated and organized records for current and potential donor directory, using Raiser’s Edge
o Developed publications and various marketing materials, including live auction script for Maui Calls fundraiser -
Department of Government Affairs/Public Policy Intern
Master Builders Association
(Non-Profit; Construction industry)
May 2007 — June 2007 (2 months)
o Interviewed relevant public officials and industry figures for personality profiles (including former senator and county councilman Gary Nelson)
o Researched and wrote original copies of articles concerning housing issues in King and Snohomish Counties for weekly internal newsletter and monthly magazine with circulation of over 4,100 member companies
o Composed month-long letter campaign to Redmond Reporter in support of public policies
o Developed internal publications and various marketing materials
Lacretia Taylor’s Education
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Washington State University
Bacholer's , Public Relations , 2004 — 2008
Leadership:
o Received the WSU President’s Award – an annual award given to less than one percent of the university’s students who exemplify exceptional leadership and service to the university and the community (2008)
o Appointed to University President Elson S. Floyd’s Student Advisory Board – one of 10 members to represent interests of 18,000 undergraduate students to the University (2008)
o Washington State University Panhellenic Association President – acted as a liaison to University and community officials for over 1,500 sorority members (Dec. 2007-Dec. 2008)
o Sorority Chapter President (2006-2007)
o Nominated as Outstanding Chapter President and Greek of the Year (2007 and 2008)
Volunteering:
o Volunteer at community babysitting service, P.S. I Love You(2008)
o Volunteer at Murrow Symposium for the Edward R. Murrow School of Communication (2006)- Activities and Societies:
- o Public Relations Students’ Society of America, member
o Washington State University Writing Center, tutor
o Facilitator of English classes for WSU students
o National Society of Collegiate Scholars, secretary and member
o Association for Women in Communications, member
o WSU Student Entertainment Board Street Team, member
o Gamma Phi Beta International Sorority, member
Additional Information
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Lacretia Taylor’s Interests:
* Traveling * Blogging * Social media * Public Relations and advertising trends * Event planning * Government affairs/public policy * Arts and entertainment organizations * Psychology
Lacretia Taylor’s Groups:
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Edward R. Murrow College of Communication Alumni - Washington State University -
Alumnae of Gamma Phi Beta (membership verified via www.gammaphibeta.org member search) -
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Lacretia Taylor’s Honors:
o Awarded WSU President's Award (2008)
o Awarded Tutor of the Year by WSU Writing Programs (2008)
o WSU President's Honor Roll (2004-2008)
o Nominated as Outstanding Chapter President and Greek of the Year by Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils (2007)
o Awarded Outstanding Chapter Scholar by Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils (2006)
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