top of page

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

  • Shadowed and worked directly with top account managers at Live Nation during the Music                        September 2016  Midtown festival

  • Assisted in the execution of "Backstage with Citi," an event designed as part of a strategic                                           content marketing program for Citi Cardholders

  • 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 

  • Implemented a digital marketing initiative focusing on patient recall and centralized scheduling              June - August 2016

  • Utilized a digital database and various digital tools to identify patients with needs for an exam

  • Coordinated contacting patients through email, text, and digitized robocall

  • Developed brand strategy while updating and maintaining web page with original content

Gracia Work Center, Marketing Intern                                                                                                                            Barcelona, Spain

  • Expanded the GWC brand online by creating web content such as online ads and blog articles                 July - August 2015

  • Strategically optimized the website to be more search engine friendly and attractive to the                                           target market

  • Developed pro-active social media marketing projects to attract new businesses

  • Improved language and communication skills by working in Spanish with coworkers and clients

  • Increased complex problem solving skills while traveling and living independently

Country Day School, Summer Camp Counselor                                                                                                                        Largo, FL

  • Designed uniquely themed camps each Summer based on popular trends and current events          May 2010– August 2014

  • Developed social media content to attract new campers

  • Led activities that would stimulate growth in social skills

INVOLVEMENT & VOLUNTEER

University of Georgia, NCAA Division I Equestrian Team                                                                                                      Athens, GA

  • Dedicate 20 hours each week to practice, training and competition while carrying a full                        August 2013- Present academic course load

  • Selected by coaching staff to serve as Team Captain

  • Compete in regional and national competitions throughout the Fall and Spring

  • Won 2014 NCEA National Championship and 2015 SEC Championship

  • Create motivational videos to generate excitement surrounding upcoming competitions

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)                                                                                                       August 2014- Present

  • 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

  • Serve as the Equestrian team liaison to the UGA Athletic Association

Special Olympics, Volunteer                                                                                                                                                     Athens, GA

  • Escorted Special Olympics athletes to Winter Prom, to bring people together regardless of               November - April 2016  ability or disability

  • Assisted and coached in Special Olympics baseball game to promote the transformative                                                 power of sports

Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer                                                                                                                                              Athens, GA

  • Constructed houses for local low-income families while expanding my perspective of the                                        April 2015  community

HONORS & AWARDS

  • Southeastern Conference (SEC) Academic Honor Roll

  • UGA Athletic Association Lewis Leadership Award Recipient, 2015-2016

  • UGA Equestrian Coach’s Award Recipient, 2015-2016

  • 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

© 2016 by VANESSA GILLETTE. Proudly created with Wix.com

bottom of page