1. SUSAN GORMAN
33 Cardinal Lane, Newton, NJ 07860 | 973-534-8223 | susangorman55@gmail.com
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Centenary College Office of Campus Relations, Hackettstown, NJ January 2013 – May 2015
Administrative and Public Relations Assistant
 Used Raiser’s Edge to research gift entries and donors
 Update and change new data in relevant databases concerning donors and constituents
 Write press releases for college events and activities; proofread documents
 Shadow Public Relations Director during events and interact with business professionals
 Write parent appeal letter explaining the importance of donations
 Supervise 7-10 employees during annual Phone-A-Thon
The Runaway Bridesmaids, Hoboken, NJ August 2014-December 2014
Public Relations Intern
 Compile and update database information concerning donors, race participants, and press releases
 Draft correspondence including thank you letters and informational flyers for distribution
 Assist in organizing runners, check-in booth, and raising funds during annual “One Mile Fun Run”
Allamuchy Township Educational Foundation, Hackettstown, NJ September 2013- August 2014
Grant Research Intern
 Perform research on government-funded and private grants for education, as well as technology upgrades
and other improvements for schools
Alpine Montessori, Sparta, NJ 2009-2013
Teacher's Assistant
• Cared for children ages 1-7, supervised play/work times and art projects
• Communicated with parents and families; drafted letters and other correspondence
• Attended childcare workshops including child development and positive communication with families
EDUCATION
Centenary College, Hackettstown, NJ May 2015
• Bachelor of Arts, English; Minor: Business Management | GPA: 3.9, Summa Cum Laude
RELATED SKILLS
 MS Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook; Raiser’s Edge; Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Prezi
 Proficient in American Sign Language
 Confident in verbal and written communication
HONORS AND AWARDS
Centenary English Department Awards:
 Award of Merit, May 2015
 Grauert Prize for Excellence in English, May 2015
Sigma Tau Delta 2015 National Convention Presenter
 Award recipient of Student Research & Development Funding for Presentation
 Presenter of original fiction: “Victoria”
 Inductee, National English Honors Society, 2013
Founder/Coordinator of Literati Society, Sigma Tau Delta Chapter President
 Organize club meetings in which students and peers discuss literature and writing

2. Professional References:
Sherri Calabrese
Office Manager/Executive Assistant for College Relations
Centenary College of New Jersey
calabreses@centenarycollege.edu
(908) 852-1400 x2305
Susan Madia
Head of Schools
Alpine Montessori
alpinemontessori@aol.com
(973) 726-0349
Dr. Sharon Decker
Chair of English and Foreign Languages Department
Centenary College of New Jersey
deckers@centenarycollege.edu
(908) 852-1400 x2498
Kathleen Eastman
Development Information Specialist
The Institute for Advanced Study
eastwomank@gmail.com
(908) 852-4655