Jan. 29, 2010
3573 Shadeland Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
PHONE: 412-216-5499
FAX: 412-761-6688
ChCavendish@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Saint Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, NY
August 2008
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO
August 2009- Present
Athletics Department - Marketing and Promotions Intern
Primary marketing and promotions contact for 2009-2010 seasons of Men's and Women's Soccer, and Wrestling Building and implementing marketing plans for men's and women's soccer, volleyball and wrestling, executing game day promotions and special events Coordinating events and promotions with athletics department, coaching staff's and facility management Directed a team of two interns to assist in marketing initiatives and game-day operations Generating awareness of Falcon Athletics: creating community outreach programs and growing kids club membership via development and database management Creating promotional materials with Adobe Publisher
Griffith Centers for Children, Colorado Springs, CO
October 2009 - Present
Teacher Assistant
Provide support both in the school and in therapeutic living environment Support teacher-directed activities; provide assistance to students who require additional help and during crisis interventions Substitute teacher when needed; generating lesson plans for Math and Science classes Compiling status updates on residents, including legal documentation
SMG World, Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
August 2008- August 2009
Marketing & Group Sales Intern
Sales support, client retention, defining strategies and objectives for group sales department Experienced in the process of purchasing advertising through media outlets
Involved in the planning of commemorating the 50 years of Mellon Arena by leading research efforts
Using Mail Manager, authored e-blasts soliciting almost 400k members with information on upcoming events Assisted in social networking initiatives; researching SMG venues and other related facilities Proficient in day-of-event operation procedures, including family shows, concerts and hockey events
The University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
May-August 2007
Sports Marketing Department Intern
Attracted incoming freshman through team-based presentations describing and promoting Pitt Athletics Researched, authored, and published articles which featured Pitt athlete interviews and current events Developed and facilitated events in Pittsburgh while working in a team-oriented environment
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust (Non-profit), Pittsburgh, PA
May-August 2006
Development Department & Shared Services Intern
Organized and led direct mail promotions for fundraisers, featuring events that involved communication with businesses throughout the city of Pittsburgh Researched the activity of other non-profit arts organizations to facilitate collaborative efforts and new initiatives Documented financial activity of current donors and businesses within the city of Pittsburgh using Raisers Edge
LEADERSHIP & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Junior Class President, St. Bonaventure University
Spring 2005- Spring 2006
Accomplishing annual goals for Student Government through completing objectives and efficient use of resources Created an online forum for all students at St. Bonaventure in coordination with our Technology Department Elected to and served on numerous committees which budgeted and administered SGA activity
St. Bonaventure Orientation Leader, Ambassador, Recruiter
Fall 2003 - Fall 2007
Promoted the university by soliciting prospective high school seniors via telephone, open houses and orientations
