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ERIN RHEA GANNAWAY

 

931-933-1911 ● egannaway1@gmail.com

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:  

Mathis, Bates, & Klinghard PLLC January, 2016 – May, 2016

Receptionist

●       Answering phone calls, with multiple phone lines

●       Filing paperwork

●       Distributing mail

●       Greeting all clients

●       Capturing photos for social media

●       Taking payments in person and over the phone

●       Regularly assuring front desk materials and paperwork were fully stocked

●       Giving clients the appropriate paperwork

●       Billing

●       Carrying client file boxes up and down stairs

●       Scanning/Transferring all paper files to the computer

●       Notary Public

 

The Kennedy Law Firm March, 2014 – January, 2016

Receptionist

●       Answering phone calls, with multiple phone lines

●       Checking voicemails

●       Distributing mail

●       Coordinating clients to their Attorneys

●       Capturing photos for social media

●       Attended community events

●       Regularly assuring front desk materials and paperwork were fully stocked

●       Giving clients the appropriate paperwork

●       Greet all of the guests that walk through the door

●       Checking clients in Excel to guarantee there was no conflict of interest

●       Taking payments in person and over the phone.

●       Filing paperwork at the Montgomery County courthouse

●       Notary Public

 

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Fall 2016

Intern – Events Department

·       Attended weekly Event Sales meetings, Counting Pennies meetings, Event Department meetings

·       Shadowed site visits, conference calls with clients, tastings, and the Communication department.

·       Shadowed/Assisted with events such as the Medallion Ceremony, Zaxby’s Reception, Brad Paisley exhibit opening, and the Sun Life Global Investments reception.

·       I learned how to maneuver around, put in leads, comments, client information, reminders, etc. into EMS.

·       Competitor venue research

·       Professionally emailed follow-ups, set up site visits, and learned how to create proposals/contracts.

 

APSU Presidents Office Spring 2016

Professional Practicum

·       Attended meetings leading up to Plant the Campus Red, the ROTC Graduation Ceremony, and APSU graduation practice, and APSU Commencement.

·       Created contact lists for the volunteers, helped with setting up and during the events, greeting guests, created a layout for check-in and stations.

 

APSU Alumni Relations Office Summer 2015

Intern

·       Assisted with the GOV Color Run by creating potential sponsor contact lists, sponsor contracts, met with potential sponsors and worked day of the event.

 

 

EDUCATION:

Austin Peay State University 2013 – present (Graduation date: May 5, 2017)

●       Bachelors of Science in Communication, Public Relations

 

SKILLS & ABILITIES:  

Computer Skills

●       Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

●       Basic knowledge in Adobe InDesign

●       Basic knowledge in Event Management System 7.0 (EMS)

●       Access, navigate and use the Internet for research

●       Ran Live Worship program at SUMC (computer/projection system)

 

Personal Skills

●       Energetic, dedicated individual; achieving a reputation for consistently going beyond what is required, ability to learn quickly, and work in fast paced environments.

●       Result and detail oriented, with strong organizational and analytical skills.

●       Excellent interpersonal skills, poised in interactions with individuals at all levels, readily developing rapport with clients and colleagues.

 

CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS:

Chi Omega Fraternity Initiated Member

·       2014-2015 – T-Shirt Chairman for the Chi Omega Fraternity

·       2013-2017 – Served on Friendship & Social Committee

 

Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Member – 2013

 

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

2016 – Make a Wish, Tailgate wing eating contest

2016 – APSU Plant the Campus Red

2016 – APSU Big Event, Mana Cafe

2015 – Mission trip to Belize

2014 – Shadowed staff members at McNeely, Piggott & Fox Public Relations Firm

2014 – Dancing Til Dawn, fundraiser for children going through cancer treatments

2014 – Make a Wish, Wings for Wishes

2012/2013 – Clarksville’s Rivers & Spires Annual event

2012 – Party Station Rentals, Fourth of July celebration at the Bell Meade Country Club