1. ELIZABETH K. SCHOEDINGER
84 Branch Road ■ Weare, NH 03281 603.660.0201 ■ eschoedinger0294@gmail.com
PROFILE
● Pursuing an entry level position within the field of Communications
● Media and Communications Intern with March of Dimes through The Washington Center
● Developed a respect and appreciation for different cultures as a result of extensive travel through Broadreach Summer
Educational Programs and The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars
● Master Scuba Diver, PADI certified. Rescue Scuba Diver, PADI and Red Cross certified. Red Cross Lifeguard
WORK EXPERIENCE
Director of Waterskiing, Camp Kawanhee for Boys, Weld, ME, June 2012 to Present (seasonal)
 Developed curriculum and managed/instructed 150 boys between the ages of 7-17 as they developed and refined
waterskiing skills ranging from beginner through advanced; effectively collaborated with other camp staff
 Modeled skills and exemplary personal character including teamwork, listening, responsibility, initiative, and
sportsmanship; motivated campers to learn to effectively resolve conflicts; encouraged campers to try mew
activities, resulting in enhanced self-confidence
Event Coordinator, United Way, High Point, NC, January to May 2016
● Worked diligently with the Greater High Point Food Alliance in planning and implementing two events, 2016
Food Summit and Can You Cook It Too, to engage community members and leaders while educating attendees
on food insecurity within the Greater High Point area
● Worked with vendors, donors, venue operators, and client to ensure the success of each event. Collaborated with
on campus student organizations to broaden university involvement. Recruited community leaders and respected
chefs. Created original “Food Box Challenge” where participants can only eat out of one given food box and $4 a
day for one week.
Media and Communications Intern, March of Dimes, Washington, DC, September to December 2014
● Advanced and implemented communications plans; drafted messaging in support of events such as Bikers for
Babies, Heroines of Washington and Signature Chefs Gala - press releases, scripts, newsletters, PSA placements,
social media posts
● Facilitated tasks supporting chapter’s mission, program activities, and fundraising tasks; helped raise $45,000 at
the 2014 Bikers for Babies event by assisting event coordinators in setup and execution
● Monitored/reported on news stories relevant to MOD mission; drafted blogs and news articles for the
Washington Informer to increase awareness of prematurity and the March of Dimes mission; these efforts
positively impacted raising funds for MOD
EDUCATION
B.A., Communication with a focus in Public Relations and Advertising
High Point University, High Point, NC, May 2016
● The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, Washington, DC - enrolled in Media and
Communications Program’ sharpened time management skills balancing 32 hours working at an internship with
additional hours of academic, leadership, and civic engagement programming/projects
● Relevant Coursework - Human Communication, Mediated Communication Systems, Strategic Message
Development in PR, Communications Law and Ethics, Nonprofit Leadership and Management, Applied
Research in Strategic Communication, Media and Pop Culture Communication
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
 Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, Kappa Omicron Chapter Member
 Selected to receive "Outstanding Community Outreach" award; this recognized my continued work with March of
Dimes and my passion for working with mother/baby health
 Volunteer, Bedford Bobcats Special Olympics Team - worked as a coach for golf and basketball
 Volunteer, Make-A-Wish Foundation - helped coordinate yearly holiday parties