VANESSA GILLETTE
EDUCATION
The University Of Georgia, Terry College of Business Athens, GA
Bachelors of Business Administration, Marketing; Deans List, GPA 3.34/4.00 May 2017
Universidad de Sevilla Seville, Spain
UGA en España Study Abroad May - June 2015
EXPERIENCE
Live Nation Entertainment, Account Manager Shadowing Experience Atlanta, Georgia
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Shadowed and worked directly with top account managers at Live Nation during the Music September 2016 Midtown festival
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Assisted in the execution of "Backstage with Citi," an event designed as part of a strategic content marketing program for Citi Cardholders
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Directly learned how to manage a sponsorship activation and ultimately accomplish a client's business objectives
InnoVision Eye Care & Eye Wear, Digital Marketing Intern St. Petersburg, Florida
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Implemented a digital marketing initiative focusing on patient recall and centralized scheduling June - August 2016
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Utilized a digital database and various digital tools to identify patients with needs for an exam
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Coordinated contacting patients through email, text, and digitized robocall
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Developed brand strategy while updating and maintaining web page with original content
Gracia Work Center, Marketing Intern Barcelona, Spain
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Expanded the GWC brand online by creating web content such as online ads and blog articles July - August 2015
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Strategically optimized the website to be more search engine friendly and attractive to the target market
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Developed pro-active social media marketing projects to attract new businesses
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Improved language and communication skills by working in Spanish with coworkers and clients
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Increased complex problem solving skills while traveling and living independently
Country Day School, Summer Camp Counselor Largo, FL
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Designed uniquely themed camps each Summer based on popular trends and current events May 2010– August 2014
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Developed social media content to attract new campers
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Led activities that would stimulate growth in social skills
INVOLVEMENT & VOLUNTEER
University of Georgia, NCAA Division I Equestrian Team Athens, GA
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Dedicate 20 hours each week to practice, training and competition while carrying a full August 2013- Present academic course load
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Selected by coaching staff to serve as Team Captain
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Compete in regional and national competitions throughout the Fall and Spring
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Won 2014 NCEA National Championship and 2015 SEC Championship
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Create motivational videos to generate excitement surrounding upcoming competitions
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) August 2014- Present
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Serve as chair of the marketing board, which involves: the creation and promotion of SAAC events on various social media channels, designing SAAC poster, coordination and production of SAAC “No More” Campaign PSA, to be shown during a football game at Sanford Stadium
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Serve as the Equestrian team liaison to the UGA Athletic Association
Special Olympics, Volunteer Athens, GA
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Escorted Special Olympics athletes to Winter Prom, to bring people together regardless of November - April 2016 ability or disability
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Assisted and coached in Special Olympics baseball game to promote the transformative power of sports
Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer Athens, GA
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Constructed houses for local low-income families while expanding my perspective of the April 2015 community
HONORS & AWARDS
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Southeastern Conference (SEC) Academic Honor Roll
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UGA Athletic Association Lewis Leadership Award Recipient, 2015-2016
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UGA Equestrian Coach’s Award Recipient, 2015-2016
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Finished 2014 individually ranked top ten in the nation in Equestrian events
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Technical Skills: Professional working proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, WordPress, Google Analytics, Google Adwords, Hootsuite, MailChimp
Language Skills: Full professional working proficiency in Spanish
