Website

Please visit my website, geocities.com/kirbys12281, to learn more about me and see examples of my work.

Objective

To obtain a position where my skills in development, writing, communications, public relations, and creativity will be employed.

Summary of qualifications

§     Grant Writing

§     Professional and Creative Writing

§     Development / Fundraising

§     Data Management

§     Public Relations

§     Windows 95 and above

§     Adobe PageMaker

§     Microsoft Office - Including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher and Outlook

Internships

Jan. 2003 - May 2003                 UNCW University Relations - Wilmington, NC

Public Relations Intern

Researched; wrote press releases and memos; edited; scheduled press opportunities; and contacted various media.

May 2000 - Aug. 2000                PharmaResearch Corporation - Wilmington, NC

Data Management Summer Intern

Prepared and executed the data entry process in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) set forth by PharmaResearch and its sponsor clients. Participated in auditing.

Employment

The Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc.                                                       Durham, NC     

June 2006 - Present

Development Associate

• Schedule, write and design all donor solicitations and correspondence including bi-annual newsletter, annual report, solicitation letters and acknowledgment letters;
• Research and write grants;
• Facilitate fundraising initiatives of the Board of Trustees and Board Fundraising Committee;
• Data management to include all gifts and pledges from individuals, corporations, foundations, government grants and special events;
• Create reports on schedule and by request, including daily, weekly, year-to-date, and campaign reports;
• Implement all sponsor and individual benefits;
• Assist President/CEO and Director of Communications as needed.

Duke University Youth Programs                                                             Durham, NC

June 2004 - July 2004

Residential Counselor for Creative Writers, Young Writers, Expressions and Drama

• Supervised campers and enforced camp rules;
• Promoted a sense of community;
• Facilitated a positive learning environment;
• Served as an exemplary leader, adviser, disciplinarian and role model.

The Hampton Inn                                                                                    Wilmington, NC

May 2003 - May 2004

Guest Services

• Answered multi-line phones;
• Greeted, checked in and served guests;
• Assisted general manager, assistant general manager and sales manager.

Alternative Outsourcing Solutions                                                            Wilmington, NC

November 2001 - May 2003

Agent

• Conducted business-to-business and residential market research through phone surveys and recruitment;
• Inbound and outbound calls;
• Customer service.

The Four Points Sheraton                                                                       Wilmington, NC

May 2001 - October 2001

Guest Services / Sales Assistant

• Answered multi-line phones;
• Greeted, checked in, and served guests;
• Typed contracts and invoices;
• Showed rooms;
• Assisted Director of Sales.

Reel Property Management                                                                     Wilmington, NC

April 2001 - November 2001

Leasing Agent

• Collected rent;
• Maintained files;
• Processed service requests;
• Showed and leased apartments;
• Prepared and distributed newsletters;
• Contacted tenants on lease expiration or delinquency reports.

Education

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Bachelor of Arts - English, May 2003

Concentration in creative and professional writing.

Certifications

Certification in Professional Writing from the University  of North Carolina at Wilmington.

21 hours of course work, including a writing internship was required for this certification.

Courses include the following areas:

• Technical Writing
• Business Writing
• Journalism
• Writing for the Sciences