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Shannon Quinn
12066 Terraverde Ct Unit #6, Fort Myers FL 33908 ▪ (239) 887-1930 ▪ [email protected]
Objective
To obtain a professional career with a prestigious company aligning my education and experience of
creative and strategic marketing/advertising, public relations, communication, and event
coordination to enhance personal growth and assist in the achievement of an organizational goals.
Education
2013 December - Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL Masters in Business Administration
2012 April - Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL B.S. Marketing/Management
Abilities/Skills
Human Resources
Marketing/Promotions
Fundraising
Event Coordination
Communications
Conflict Resolution
Networking
Recruiting/Training
Accounting/Logistics
Accomplishments
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Member of FPRA, received student scholarship from SWFL FPRA in September 2013
More than six years of work and professional experience while attending school full-time
Naples Fashion Week Fashion Show 2014/Charity & Fundraiser-Dillard’s Fashion Show
2011/2012/2013
Published Monthly Articles in LCEC and TerraSmart including newsletters/website/email
blast/social media/industry magazine publications
Hosted/Managed internal and external LCEC fundraisers for nonprofit organizations (United
Way)
Recruited & screened interns for Caloosa Catch & Release while leading event coordination
of golf, fishing and basketball tournaments for non-profit organizations
Team member on a mission trip to New Orleans, assisting/gutting/searching the homes of
families lost to Hurricane Katrina
Promoted to interim manager at the age of 19
Member of America’s Future Leaders
Lutgert College of Business Dean’s List
Experience
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2010-Present MOD/Marketing/Promotions/Bartender (Current) Potts Sports Cafe Fort Myers,
FL2013
Aug 2013-June 2014 Marketing Specialist/Human Resource Recruit TerraSmart Estero, FL
o Accountable for marketing activities, including, without limitation, public relations,
supporting sales activity, brand awareness and development, and the achievement of
client satisfaction through touch management
o Work closely with sales and support team to continually identify new messages and
angles for future marketing efforts
o Recruit and screen prospects for available positions within the company, (utilize online
industry job banks, linkedin, & company websites/newsletters)
o Review all resumes and cover letters, selecting potential candidates and implementing
phone interviews as well as scheduling in-person interviews with upper management
Public Relations Intern Lee County Electric Cooperative N. Fort Myers, FL
o Primary duties involve writing press releases and monitoring the company's social
networking sites and mediums as well as writing articles for several publications,
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partaking in event planning, (various fundraisers, tournaments, employee events, etc.)
and serving as a member for several internal committees.
o Secondary responsibilities include clerical duties as well as shadowing and training in
Human Resources, Systems Operations, Transmission, Substation, and Distribution
2009-2012 Sports Event Planner Intern Caloosa Catch & Release, Inc. Fort Myers, FL
o Recruit students for event coordination, communications, and marketing
internships for Caloosa Catch & Release
o Implement strategic and creative marketing to receive donations and sponsorships
for golf, fishing, and basketball tournaments
2009-2011 Sales Lead/Key Holder/Receptionist Sun Blast Tanning Salon and Spa Fort Myers,
FL2008-2010 Sales Lead/Key Holder/Cashier Operator ALDO Estero/Orlando, FL