Resume: Briana Scales

BRIANA SCALES

Linked In: http://www.linkedin.com/in/brianascales

EDUCATION

Full Sail University, Winter Park, FL

Master of Science in Entertainment Business

Expected Graduation:                                                                          May 2013

Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, MI

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 

Bachelor if Arts in Music

Graduated:                                                                                          June 2010

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

• Event Planning
• Event Management
• Microsoft Office and Apple iWork proficiency
• Grant Writing
• Mentoring//Training
• Website/Social Media Management
• Public Speaking

WORK EXPERIENCE

Account Executive - CGS Entertainment, Inc. 

Detroit, MI                                                                                         January 2009-Present

• Event planning and On-site event coordinator 
• Contract and hold responsibility for entertainment at MGM Grand Casino Detroit
• Perform competitive analysis on nearby entertainment venues
• Maintenance of all social media and Internet sites
• Development of proposals, grants, and weekly contracts

Board of Directors/Mentor - One Step Ahead (Non-Profit Organization)

Detroit, MI                                                                                         January 2008-Present

• Provide mentorship, scholarship, and financial aid registration assistance to high school students preparing for college.
• Plan and oversee events and resume, writing, and scholarship workshops
• Write grant proposals

Rental Sales Agent - Avis Rent-a-Car 

Romulus, MI                                                                                      October 2010-Feb 2011

• Informed people of different options while renting a vehicle (coverage, car class options, GPS, etc...) 
• Performed daily competitive analysis of prices for nearby car rental companies
• Used product knowledge to recommend packages that best fit customer needs
• Was successful (top 3 sales) in a competitive work environment

Mail Room Clerk - Kalamazoo College Mail and Copy Center 

Kalamazoo, MI                                                                                   January 2007-March 2010

• Provided Customer Service 
• Trained all new employees
• Managed the mail facilities

Teaching Assistant - Kalamazoo College Music Department

Kalamazoo, MI                                                                                   January 2010-March 2010

• Instructed 1st and 2nd year college students on Music Theory 
• Created lesson plans and evaluated all submitted assignments
• Adequately prepared students for a final examination, enabling them to move to the next course

Administrative Assistant - Scales & Associates, Inc. 

Detroit, MI                                                                                         June 2006-August 2009

• Built relationships with clients in person and over the phone
• General clerical duties including extensive work with Microsoft Office applications
• Created innovative presentations for meeting and showroom

VOLUNTEER WORK

• ESPN Wide World Of Sports                                                      October 2012-Present
• Sports Enthusiast Volunteer
• Almost Home Animal Shelter                                                      April 2011-Jan 2012
• Habitat For Humanity                                                                 May 2007-May 2009
• Detroit Public Schools Summer Camp for Autistic Children           June 2007-July 2007
• Music Therapy Assistant