JULIE PEIFFER

325 S Garner Street, Apt. 201

State College, PA 16801
814-657-6039
peifferjulie1228@gmail.com

EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management
Expected Graduation: May 2018

Academic Concentration: Commercial Recreation Management was the focus of my academic studies,
with a strong interest in Event Management. The majority of my experiences are with Event
Management.

PROFESSIONAL WORK
Multi-Sport Facility University Park, PA
Facility & Events Coordinator Intern January – Present 2018
• Organizing a new student employee program to be used in the future at
the facility
• Shadowing Game Day Event Managers for Basketball, Track & Field, Lacrosse,
and Ice Hockey to learn about event operations
• Experiencing the NCAA Fencing Championship planning and structure process
firsthand

Penn State Sport Camps University Park, PA

Directors Assistant May-August 2016 & 2017
• Ran registrations for camps with more than 100 campers
• Managed equipment that is used at the registrations and during camp for all the 27 different
varsity sport camps
• Communicated with my employers in a professional manner
• Worked professionally with coaches and athletes during events

Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center Petersburg, PA

Outdoor School Counselor October 2016
• Led a group of fifth grade students during a week of outdoor educational activities
• Taught an activity to the group of 20 students learning how to navigate with a compass
• Facilitated positive growth for the campers by helping them gain independence during their week
away from home

VOLUNTEER WORK, COURSE WORK & CERTIFICATIONS

CPR Certified Fall 2017
ServSafe Certified 2015-2020
RAMP Certified 2016-2018

Programming in Recreation Course Spring 2017

• Planned and Implemented a Murder Mystery Luncheon for the Active Adults
in the community
• Contacted local business to receive sponsorships for our event
• Lead and motivated our group to make sure assignments were completed on time and to provide
the best event we could for the Active Adults
• Coordinated the story line and played a major role in the setup of the event