Rebecca “Rosie” Tarlton

rrtarlto@iupui.edu|rosietarlton.weebly.com|765-810-8667

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Philanthropic Studies with a Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
Expected Graduation: August 2018

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL EXPEREINCE

Development Intern, Indiana University Foundation
IUPUI School of Science May 2018- Present
● Develop a student communication and engagement plan to build student relationships around philanthropy
● Research student philanthropy organizations and create an implementation plan based on these findings
● Produce email templates and graphics with Salesforce and InDesign
● Create alumni engagement plan to increase alumni outreach
● Build Giving Tuesday and IU Day plans to increase the school’s visibility during these campaigns

Director of Community Engagement

Jagathon; IUPUI Dance Marathon May 2017-May 2018
● Member of external committee which researched new fundraising opportunities such as a gala and 5K
● Built rapport and communicated to committee members about fundraising and involvement opportunities
● Independently raised over $3,000 as Director of Community Engagement

Student Research & Outreach Coordinator,

IUPUI – Health & Life Sciences Program October 2017- May 2018
● Provide a student voice for the Welcoming Campus Innovation Fund project
● Conduct surveys to assess the needs for career development clothing for students
● Coordinate meetings between all 14 project partners
● Compile and analyze research to determine the need for a professional dress closet

Campus Ambassador
IUPUI – Admissions Office September 2015-May 2018
● Conducted tours for prospective students and guests in order to enhance their experience of the campus
community and show them a different perspective
● Influenced individuals to attend IUPUI by sharing personal experiences and highlighting the unique qualities of
urban campus life
● Maintained a knowledge base of up to 25 building structures along with the entire directory of offices and
departments as well as services, academic units, and resources
● Managed time effectively to ensure tours were completed within the allotted time
● Communicated with team members frequently to identify and resolve issues

Parts Runner, Reynolds Farm Equipment May 2017-August 2017

● Delivered parts to technicians for farm equipment repairs
● Provided customer service by ordering parts for their lawn equipment
● Produced order fulfilment by properly packaging and utilizing a shipping program

Website Review Team

IUPUI – Office of Student Employment March 2017- May 2017
● Evaluated and provided feedback for the Office of Student Employment Website
● Strategized new methods for implementation upon the release of the new site
● Collaborated with a team each week to compile findings
● Researched career website techniques from other institutions

Secretary, Be the Match - On Campus August 2015-May 2016

● Run bone marrow drives by connecting with blood drives and popular events to increase the awareness and
donor registry list
● Educate and invite individuals to become potential bone marrow donors using persuasive reasoning skills
resulting in number of new potential bone marrow donors

Awards & Honors

● IUPUI Top 100 Student 2018
● IUPUI Plater Civic Engagement Medallion Recipient 2018
● Top 500 Fundraiser for Riley Children’s Foundation 2018
● David Nathan Meyerson Leadership and Giving Award Recipient 2017