Sareena Helton

365 Echo Circle Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (850) 374 1987 Sareena.Helton@gmail.com EDUCATION University of Central Florida, College of Sciences [August 2010] Bachelor of Arts, Interpersonal/Organizational Communication Universidad de Belgrano in Buenos Aires, Argentina [July 2009]

Minor: Hospitality Management Intermediate Spanish

Relevant Coursework: Integrated Marketing Communication, Group Dynamics, Conflict Management, Non-verbal Communication

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kappa Kappa Gamma Columbus, Ohio Leadership Consultant [August 2011 Present]
Assess chapter performance in the areas of operations, recruitment, standards, finance, risk management and programming Develop and propose successful and sustainable programming for each chapter by conducting one-on-one conferences and tracking campus trends

Geneologie by The Emory Group Orlando, Florida Graduate Intern [August 2009 April 2011]
Establish new accounts, arrange meetings with account representative, promote the brand in a creative manner by introducing new products, sample art work, attending events & organizational meetings Create apparel designs while working with over 7 accounts on campus

Emerald Coast My Bella Weddings Guide Magazine Destin, Florida Contributing Writer/Intern [April 2009 April 2010]
Contributed editorials, published featured bridal & wedding stories for the magazine

Southeastern Panhellenic Association - Atlanta, Georgia Conference Programming Coordinator [March 2009 March 2010]
Programmed Opening Session & strategized activities for 1,200 undergraduate women Organized logistics of speakers seminars and award ceremony, transitioned new and old conference committee and assembled all speeches and scripts for programs.

University of Central Florida Office of Student Involvement Orlando, Florida Knights of the RoundTable Student Director [May 2008 May 2010]
Interacted with over 400 student organizations & oversaw event planning for over 20 annual events & publicity Refined agency by securing over $25,000 in funding for the annual budget, introducing a new website, twitter account & Facebook to promote the group on campus. Increased attendance at events by introducing a marketing strategy, organizing our calendar of events, re-designing the layout of previous workshops & built partnership with campus entities

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Winter Park, Florida Spring Semester Intern [January 2009 May 2009]
Recruited Teams & encouraged refreshing fundraising ideas for Great Strides 5K all over Central Florida Organized volunteer efforts for large scale fundraising events, Food & Wine festival, Annual Gala & golf tournaments

J.Crew Orlando, Florida Sales Support/Lead Cashier [June 2007 August 2010]
Assisted the supervision of the cash wrap area to ensure client service exceeds client expectations Assembled visual merchandising standards & marketing structures Led the support team during seasonal roll out of new product

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Presidents Leadership Council [April 2009 April 2010]
Represented the 3rd largest University in the nation as an ambassador to the President & Constituent Relations office Obtained tools for professional development & contributed over 200 hours of public service to the University in 09-10

College Panhellenic Council President [November 2008 November 2009]

Counseled the largest womens organization on the UCF campus of 1,600 collegians & ten national Panhellenic chapters Created the recruitment parents forum & Greek Knight Line-Up to give more women the opportunity to join a sorority

Sareena Helton
365 Echo Circle Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (850) 374 1987 Sareena.Helton@gmail.com Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life [February 2007 February 2010]
Facilitated small groups for the leadership conference using the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership curriculum Served on the planning team for the conference & contributed to risk management programming for the retreat

Student Government Association [August 2006 May 2010]

Organized event planning for the annual week long Life Skills Series for first year students Represented the student body on the fee increase committee to evaluate tuition fees for Student Development & Enrollment Services, which allocates a $14 million dollar budget Resumed the role of Assistant Supervisor of Elections to execute the logistics of elections in the Fall and Spring

Eta Eta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity [August 2006 April 2010]
Recorded chapter publications, press releases, introduced chapter intranet & website for chapter communication as Public Relations Chairman Coordinated recruitment events, oversaw the membership budget & organization of the membership committee as the Membership Chairman

VOLUNTEER WORK Reading is Fundamental: organized the collection of over 1,300 reading books for grade schools in Orange and Seminole County American Cancer Society: committed participant in the annual Relay for Life & led two teams to achieve their fundraising goals Coats for Kids: Created with my father in 1998 to collect coats at local schools, dry clean them & distribute them to families in need in the local Fort Walton Beach community. The program continues every year with over 25,000 coats collected & donated. Kappa Kappa Gamma Webinar Series: Presenter for the 2010 2011 Lifestyle Learning webinar series on Resume Writing & Membership Motivation HONORS & MEMBERSHIP National Forensics League Alumnae: Special Distinction University of Central Florida College of Sciences Deans List Kappa Kappa Gamma Leadership Academy Participant Quotes: Student Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association Whos Who Among College Students: University of Central Florida Class of 2010 Fort Walton Beach Panhellenic Alumni Association SKILLS Languages: Proficient in Thai Microsoft Office Apple iWork QuickBooks