DREW BATES

 Kilgore, Texas

PHONE (903) 987-2437 • E-MAIL DREWABATES@GMAIL.COM

 

EDUCATION
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas                           Expected Graduation Date: August 2020

Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences

Certificates in Youth Development and Professional Event Management

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

                                                                                                        Event Management Intern (12/2019 to 4/2020) 

                                                                                Center for Teaching Excellence - Texas A&M College Station

• Helped with marketing, planning, and day of events. 

• Collaborated on creation and organization of faculty wide workshop. 

                                                                                                                      Sales Associate (05/2019 to 09/2019)

                                                                                                                                  Runway Seven – College Station 

• Maintained store appearance. 

• Sold and served as a stylist to customers.  

                                                                                                                 Certified Lifeguard (05/2017 to 08/2017)

                                                                                                                                           City of Kilgore – Kilgore, Tx

• Designed enjoyable and innovative customized swimming lessons based upon age and ability.

• Worked hand- on with the public, kids in my community, and City of Kilgore employees. 

                                                                                  Front Desk Receptionist and Cashier (05/2016 to 08/2016)

                                                                                                                                             City of Kilgore – Kilgore, Tx

• Supported Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions. 

• Assisted in budgeting and data analytics of the Kilgore City Pool.

 

SOFT SKILLS : Problem solving, Responsibility, Communication. 

HARD SKILLS : Project management, Marketing, Data analysis. 

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ORGANIZATIONS

                                                                      Dance Arts Society – Texas A&M University (Fall 2016 – 5/2020) 

                                                                                                                                            Public Relations Committee 

• Assist in contacting members about paying dues.

• Organize excel sheets of requirements for all 400 members.

• Keep track of PR for our entire organization; responsible for bringing materials to and from each meeting.

                                                                                       Delta Zeta – Texas A&M University (Fall 2016 – 5/2020)

                                                                                                                                                        New Member Board

• Attend weekly meetings; educating a pledge class of 100 girls on the importance and value of our sorority. 

• Event Experience: Planned an overnight new member retreat for every member of the new pledge class.

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