Knowledge is power- Francis Bacon

Connie Aguilera 134 Shady Rill San Antonio, Texas, 78213 Cell: (210) 323-3011 aguilera89_connie@hotmail.com

• Highly motivated to build relationships with business partners.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills. Listen attentively, communicate persuasively, and follow through diligently.

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, some Photoshop, OneNote, and Perfect Table

Education

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, Texas BA in Communications, GPA: 3.7 May 2012

• Awards: Dean Scholarship, Dean’s Scholar List Fall/08, Fall/09, Spring/10, Fall/10, Spring/11, Fall/11, Spring/12.

• Volunteerism: Haven for Hope (2010); Race for the Cure (2008-2010); St. Mary Magdalen Church serving Thanksgiving dinner (1996-2010), March of Dimes, Go Red for Women

Work Experience

F&C Quality Services, LLC.

San Antonio, Texas 78213

Write invoices, bids, proposals, and complaint letters, correspondence from Accounts Receivable department. Set up and maintain company website, Twitter, and Facebook.

Accomplishments:

• Proposals led to contracts

Administrative Assistant (Internship)

San Antonio Botanical Garden

Under the supervision of:

Director Bob Brackman

Education Director Sasha Kodet

Events Coordinator Marisa Ayala

Marketing Director Candace Andrews

Designed layout for master schedule and volunteer brochure

Collaborated with Creative Link to improve marketing strategy through Twitter feeds and Facebook captions
Contributed social media campaign knowledge to the Marketing Director
Made purchases in efforts to improve office visual and Carriage House decor.
Contacted entertainment companies asking to provide their services, free of charge, to the Garden's official Fiesta Event.
Managed the entertainment, presentation, and coordination aspects of parts of the Fiesta Event.
Learned extensive rental information regarding the Garden and its many facilities.
Became familiar with Microsoft Office programs and Perfect Table ( a new program which helps organize events with tables, guests, and layouts.
Helped finalize Splendor in the Garden (a major fundraiser which included over 650 guests)
Learned about development records, Microsoft mail mergers, and the proper way to establish a relationship with donors.
Under the direction of the Marketing Director, I learned how to establish confidence while learning a new program.
Internship led to employment

References available upon request