Hannah Frances Kern

(954) 644-9798
Hannahfranceskern@gmail.com
Education
University of Florida, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
hannah frances kern

- B.S., Agriculture Education and Communication, Minor in Leadership, Expected May 2017
- Specialization in Communication and Leadership Development
- Concentration in Globalization, Certification in Global Leadership and Change

FLORIDA BLUE KEY

Member of Florida Blue Key Honor Society
Spring 2016
Member of Florida Blue Key Honor Society, Tapping Committee
Spring 2016
Member of Florida Blue Key Honor Society, Outreach Committee
Spring 2016
Director of Congressional Debate, Speech and Debate Tournament
Spring 2015-Fall 2015
- Oversaw the congressional debate division for the largest student run high school debate tournament for over 300 high school debate
competitors
- Worked with over sixteen directors to coordinate various logistical aspects of the tournament such as hospitality and personnel to ensure
an efficient tournament for over 1,000 competitors
- Managed a team to conduct the pre tournament requirements such as writing legislation, and handling competitors concerns

Assistant Director of Congressional Debate, Speech and Debate Tournament

Assistant Director of Special Events and Alumni Relations, Gator Growl and Homecoming
- Promoted the worlds largest student run pep rally by selling merchandise and tickets

Fall 2013- Spring 2014

- Organized the Round Robin schedule for the top 12 competitors in the nation

Spring 2014-Fall 2014

- Assisted in planning four alumni events before Gator Growl in four different cities to boost ticket sales and maintain alumni relations

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Vice- Chair of Programming for Student Government Productions

Fall 2016- Present

- Assist the chair in contacting student organizations to co-sponsor entertainers to perform for the student body
- Supervise and lead staff to bring a variety of entertainment to campus and then market the shows to students

Vice- Chair of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, Student Senate (2 terms)

September 2014-May 2015

Judiciary Committee Member, Student Senate (4 terms)

Allocations Committee Member, Student Senate (2 terms)

Education Accessibility Ad Hoc Committee Member, Student Senate (2 terms)

Fall 2014- Spring 2015
- Worked on a team with seven other senators to improve the education experience for students at the University of Florida

- Worked to draft a $17.8 million budget fiscal year 2014-2015 that, as a result of a budget decrease from the previous years
necessitated a benefit-cost analysis of dozens of programs
- Assisted in drafting a $18.9 million budget fiscal year 2013-2014 which allocated students funds towards student organizations and
facilities
- Acting Chair that funded 124 student organizations via a $1.5 million allocation to subsidize and promote the success of each
organization

January 2014-May 2015

- Reviewed all non-budgetary bills, resolutions, and proposed constitutional amendments submitted to the Senate and constitutions of any
student organization requesting special allocations or requesting or again receiving an annual budget
- Wrote and pass legislation on behalf of students such as 24/5 library, bike repair stations, free printing in residence halls, and lower tuition

May 2014- August 2014

- Examine, amend if warranted, and report to the Senate all special requests for allocations.
- Submit into the Senate records all special requests for allocations and other documents submitted to the committee

- Collaborated specifically with the University of Florida administration to analyze the effectiveness of ProctorU exams for online classes

CAMPAIGN EXECUTIVE BOARD

Party Treasurer, Swamp Party Executive Board

Spring Campaign 2015

- Created the Swamp Party's budget for the Spring Campaign factoring in contributions and expenses throughout the campaign
- Assisted in campaign fundraising from corporations in Gainesville and various organization on campus and set deadlines for campaign
contributions
- Met with Student Government administration to ensure all expenses were accurately reported and accounted for and we did receive any
campaign violations

Assistant Party Chair of Internal Communications, Swamp Party Executive Board

Fall Campaign 2014

Administrative Assistant to the Campaign

Spring Campaign 2014
- Took meeting minutes noting progress from directors of communication, outreach, finance, liaisons, and candidate slating to ensure all

- Met with all of the Communication directors to ensure the Party met outreach deadlines
- Worked with the Party President, Spokesperson and executive board to create communication deadlines

deadlines we accounted for and met

- Assisted in creating the campaign schedule for candidates, volunteers, and area leaders to ensure a successful campaign
UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES

- Newell Hall Food Advisor Committee

Spring 2015
- Commencement Committee
Spring 2015
- Officer Eligibility Appeals Committee
Fall 2014- Spring 2015
DANCE MARATHON
Dancer
Fall 2013- Spring 2014
- Fundraised with my organization, Delta Gamma, to raise over one hundred thousand dollars and over one thousand dollars individually to
benefit the Children's Miracle Network in addition to standing for 26.2 hours to create awareness about the philanthropy

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Healing Hands Organization
Fall 2013- Present
- Speak at an annual conference to encourage donation from corporation to aid the Healing Hands for Arthritis foundation
- Create give away gifts for corporations to give to their clients when they donate to the Healing Hands organization
St. Francis House, Volunteer
Fall 2013- Present
- Organized volunteer events on behalf of Student Government to assist in serving meals and organizing their food pantry
- Participated on behalf of my college in a food drive that collected non perishable food items before the summer break and donated the
food the St. Francis food pantry to subsides the lack of donations during the summer, then created a presentation to create awareness about
volunteering opportunities

Re-Thread Service Project Coordinator

Fall 2015

Established a fundraiser for organization members to participate in to benefit the organization Re-Thread that aids in breaking the cycle of
the sex trade by creating viable work for those affected by the sex trade