Patricia Grudens19 Chichester Road Huntington Station, NY 11746Phone: (631) 946-9402 Twitter: @Pgrudens E-Mail: Pgruden1@ithaca.edu

ObjectiveI am an ambitious Ithaca College junior who has developed passions in social media, creative advertising, and writing over my academic career thus far and am always looking for opportunities to expand on my experiences. I have a strong ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with other people, which have benefited both my personal and professional growth.

ExperienceSt. Patrick’s Church- Secretary September 2009 to June 2012n Scheduled appointments and special events, filed papers, answered the phone, and assisted

priests and other members of the parish with their every day requests and concerns

Fox Hollow Farms- Plant Specialist May 2013 to August 2013n Cultivated, picked, and washed different types of plants—used them to create bouquets and

flower arrangements to be distributed for wholesaleVolunteering- Congressional Campaign Headquarters May 2014 to August 2014 Worked as part of a volunteer team to spread and strengthen Kathleen Rice’s campaign for

Congress by placing signs around neighborhoods, making phone calls asking for donations, etc. - Global Leadership Adventures Program Service trip (Costa Rica) helping to clean beaches, build houses for the impoverished

community, and teaching children ages 3-18 English as a Second Language (ESL)

EducationIthaca College August 2012 to May 2016To receive Bachelor of Science: Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC)

Minors in Writing and Deaf Studies

Member of Deans List for the Roy H. Park School of Communications

Member of American Advertising Federation, American Sign Language Club, Colleges Against Cancer Club, Food For Thought Club, and To Write Love On Her Arms Club

3.667 Cumulative GPA

Skills/AccomplishmentsFluent in American Sign Language (ASL)

One of the founding members of an after-school program implementing ASL classes in the

local elementary school programs (2013-2014)

Excellent written and verbal skills

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Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, and Photoshop

Tutored ESL students ages 10-14 as part of an extensive intermediate school aftercare program

Avid social media user on several platforms