Communications Specialist at Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida Area
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- Communications Specialist at Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida
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- Program Specialist at Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Council
- Undergraduate Student at Southeastern University
- Work Site Coordinator at Student Life, Inc.
- Education
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- University of Central Florida
- Southeastern University
- Indian River Community College
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Shari Orr’s Summary
PR professional in Orlando, FL, focusing on nonprofit communications. Currently working towards Masters in Public Administration to become a manager in a nonprofit organization. In short, I love my work and each day enjoy making a difference in someone's life.
Shari Orr’s Specialties:
designing, writing, branding, implementing social media, implementing and completing projects on own initiative
Shari Orr’s Experience
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Communications Specialist
Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
July 2008 — Present (1 year 1 month)
Write and design quartlery newsletter and monthly employee newsletter, assist in writing copy for Annual Report, assist in responding to and soliciting media inquiries, plan and implement promotional events, represent organization in speaking engagements and tours, and develop new collateral materials.
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Program Specialist
Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Council
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
September 2007 — May 2008 (9 months)
Facilitate two "Get Real" mentor programs for over 40 mentors and mentees. Recruite community volunteers, maintain communication with mentors and school hosts, develop and oversee positive mentor and mentee relationships. Prepare mentor/mentee application packets and GS USA files. Create an interactive lesson each week on core values and girl-related topics.
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Undergraduate Student
Southeastern University
(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry)
August 2006 — April 2008 (1 year 9 months)
While an undergraduate at Southeastern University, I was the PR/Marketing Director for both the Women's Society and D.O.C. Missions, groups that served hundreds of students. I wrote for the university newspaper and sometimes aided in laying out and editing. I also served as an Ambassador, representing the university in both student tours and events.
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Work Site Coordinator
Student Life, Inc.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Education Management industry)
May 2007 — August 2007 (4 months)
Facilitated 2-5 volunteer work sites each week. Traveled nationwide with company, developing new relationships with both volunteer groups and work sites each week.
Shari Orr’s Education
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University of Central Florida
MPA , Public Administration , 2008 — 2010 (expected)
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Southeastern University
Bachelor of Arts , Public Relations / Journalism , 2006 — 2008
- Activities and Societies:
- Kiwanis college chapter, D.O.C. Missions Public Relations Coordinator, Women's Society Public Relations Coordinator, FPRA Secretary, Student Ambassador for SEU Admissions Department, SEU Times journalist, Department of Spiritual Formation volunteer, SBLC volunteer, and Summa Cum Laude.
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Indian River Community College
Associate of Arts , General Associate's , 2004 — 2006
- Activities and Societies:
- Phi Theta Kappa, Who's Who Among Scholars At American Junior Colleges, and Summa Cum Laude
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Shari Orr’s Interests:
Public relations, volunteer recruitment and development, event management, program facilitation, nonprofit management
Shari Orr’s Groups:
FPRA
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HARO--Help A Reporter Out
Shari Orr’s Honors:
Summa Cum Laude Indian River Community College, Summa Cum Laude Southeastern University, President's List, Dean's List, Phi Theta Kappa, Who's Who Among Scholars Among American Junior Colleges, Bright Future's Medallion Scholarship recipient, Adrian M. Sample Endowment recipient, George P. Stanich Scholarship recipient, and Southeastern University President's Scholarship recipient.
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