Amanda Michelle Jacobson

919. 903. 3635 jacobsonam2@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/jacobsonamanda/

Education
Appalachian State University Boone, NC
Bachelor of Science in Communication, December 2014
Public Relations Major

General Special Education minor

Leadership Studies minor

University of Gdask
Study Abroad, Summer 2014

Intercultural Communication

Experiential Learning in Poland

Gdask, Poland

Experience
Eckerd Kids

Tampa, FL

Transition Coordinator July 2015 to Present

Pair mentors with youth to support educational and employment goals

Maintain student records via CoCentrix software

Ongoing communication with residential program staff, local school districts, educational and

vocational partners/subcontractors

Coordinate intakes, orientation and assessments with youth and family

Develop individualized service plans with input from youth and family, as well as review of

documents, PACT assessment, Individualized Education Plans, motivational interviewing and

recommendations made at Community Re-entry Team meetings

Identify leisure, recreational, and other pro-social activities for youth and facilitate youths enrollment

and/ or involvement

Assist youth with obtaining records and other supportive services

Coordinate training projects with funding agencies, non-profits and community-based organizations

Home Builders Institute

Lakeland, FL

Hunger and Health Coalition, Inc.

Boone, NC

Plemmons Student Union

Boone, NC

Mentor Coordinator (Contract Employee) March 2015 to June 2015

Implemented and organized outreach recruitment strategies

Coordinated training projects with funding agencies, non-profits and community-based organizations

Submited statistical and narrative data reports for Jobs for Americas Graduates through ENDMS and

CoCitrix software programs

Managed a caseload of over 50 at-risk youth in four counties instructing youth on employability skills,

providing academic supports and community service opportunities

Educated at-risk youth and families on conflict resolution, life skills trainings, parenting skills,

anger management and social skills training

Conducted follow-up commmunication with graduates of Jobs for Floridas Graduates and their

families assisted graduates pursuing full-time employment and higher education enrollment

Created and sustained partnerships with local universities to support youth higher education

initiatives
Public Relations and Event Planning Coordinator September 2014 to April 2015

Wrote and distributed press releases regarding events, programs, and organizational changes to

local and regional news organizations

Managed social media accounts

Designed print and digital advertisements for events and programs

Assisted in donor and volunteer communication

Aquired in-kind donations for events and programs

Planned, advertised and coordinated volunteer programs and fundraising events

Developed a Communications internship program for higher education students seeking to gain

careers in the nonprofit sector
Wedding Staff and Reservations Manager January 2011 to December 2014

Assisted in facility management and customer service for events

Assisted in set up, bartending and security for weddings and receptions

Maintained schedules for 28 staff members

Designed and implemented training for student office receptionists job responsibilities and
university values
Reserved space for departmental organizations and on-campus student groups and organizations
through Event Management Services software

Appalachian Popular Programming Society

Boone, NC

Films Chairperson, Vice President of Communications, President August 2011 to August 2014

Managed two film series: Greer SuperCinema and Greenbriar Cinema Vintage totaling eight showings

per week, supervised the selection of films, planning and implementation of events and

programs including marketing, technical aspects, and collaborations

Collaborated with agents on contracting artists

Oversaw a budget totaling over $222,000 for seven different types of programming ranging from

coffee house shows to live national acts including Ben Folds, Craig Robinson and The Wailers

Managed communication among leadership teams in seven entertainment councils with their
members, membership totalling 200

Facilitated co-sponsorships between APPS, campus organizations and local restaurants, wineries and

businesses

Mediated conflict involving the executive cabinet and council members

Collected and analyzed assessment of programs, services and volunteer retention

Served on the University Homecoming Committee

Designed and approved print and web advertisements published on Appalachian State Universitys

website

Served on the Vice Chancellors Leadership Cabinet

Professional Affiliations and Leadership Experiences

Students with Diverse Abilities

Appvocate 2012 to 2014

Mentored and tutored students with intellectual disabilities on communication and health

Student Government Association

Senator and Committee Member January 2012 to May 2012; August 2013 to May 2014

Founded University Funded Organization senator seats through legislation written with the

Assistant Vice Chancellor of Appalachian

The ALS Association Florida Chapter

Volunteer Coordinator Feburary 2015 to June 2015

Gathered in-kind donations

Organized volunteer correspondance into Excel spreadsheets for Regional Development Manager

Collaborate with a team of community leaders in Tampa Bay, FL to assess fundraising efforts raising

over 180,000 towards ALS research and development

Presentations and Publications

National Association of Campus Activities

Boston, MA
Presenter Febuary 2014, September 2013, September 2012 Chattanooga, TN

Winston-Salem, NC
Association of College Unions International
Boone, NC
Presenter November 2013

North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children

Presenter January 2013

Pinehurst, NC

Awards

Plemmons Student Union

Boone, NC

Whos Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges

Boone, NC

Employee of the Month Fall 2011, Spring 2013, Fall 2014

Spring 2014

Certifications and Institutes

Hootsuite Professional Certified

Cardiopulmonary Resuscition Certified
Association of College Unions International I-LEAD Institute Training (Region 5 Scholar)
Training for Intervention Procentures Certification
SafeServ Manager Certification