Emily Martin

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EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies
IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Indianapolis, IN
Bachelor of Arts in Writing, Rhetoric and Communication
Transylvania University, Lexington, KY
Minors in Environmental Studies and Religion
Summa cum laude
WORK EXPERIENCE
Administrative Assistant, Lake Institute on Faith & Giving
Create content and encourage engagement on Lake Institutes social media profiles
Revise copy for Lake website, Insights newsletter, and presentation materials
Prepare all materials for Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising seminars

Expected May 2017

May 2015

Jan 2016-Present

Foundation Graduate Assistant, St. Vincent Health, Indianapolis, IN

Aug 2015-Present
Draft presentations and board reports for Executive Director
Coordinate, plan, and facilitate all silent auction details for gala events
Write newsletter articles, acknowledgement, and stewardship letters for wide audiences of donors
Coordinate in-kind donations to Peyton Manning Children's Hospital
Participate in grant making, event planning, and other committee meetings regularly
Development Intern, Gods Pantry Food Bank, Lexington, KY
May 2014-Aug 2014
Draft and edit grant proposals for program funding
Coordinate logistical details for fundraising events
Input and update donor information and mailed donation reports in Raiser's Edge software
Edit website copy to submit to the External Relations Director
Shadow event planning meetings and participate in weekly development department meetings
Recruit restaurants and business to participate in community events like Taste of Southeastern Kentucky
Create informational sheets for each county served that detail the impact GPFB has on their community
Prepare logistical materials for Taste of the Bluegrass. GPFBs biggest annual fundraising event
Research applicable grant opportunities to submit to Development Coordinator
Senior Lead Ambassador, Transylvania University Office of Admissions
Fall 2012-Spring 2015
Supervise all student ambassadors by leading staff meetings and training and shadowing new tour guides
Represent Transylvania and Office of Admissions at campus events and regional receptions, speaking to
audiences and answering individual questions
Articulate advantages of Transylvania to various audiences through spoken tours and written blog posts
Named Admissions Ambassador of the Year in May 2013
Plan all prospective students overnight visits and coordinate between student and professional staff
Meet weekly with Associate Director of Admissions to discuss student staff performance and strategies
for improving prospective students experience
Compose three blog entries each month to provide prospective students with insight about the student
experience at Transylvania, and write them as if telling a story
Present on crisis communication strategies for tour guides at 2015 Collegiate Information and Visitor
Services Association Student Development Institute conference

Marketing Intern, CirrusMio, Lexington, KY

Jan 2013-Aug 2013
Explain personalized use value of web-based workplace giving program and service-oriented social
networking sites to potential clients at networking events
Create email templates and press releases about campus outreach programs and company growth to send
to potential clients to increase community awareness about success of the company
Propose communication plan for company to use in developing marketing strategies for new audiences
Write and brainstorm copy for the websites homepage, such as helpful hints to increase site usability
Collaborate with marketing coordinator to conduct research and data entry assignments, which allowed
the start-up company to expand client reach and recruit partnering community organizations
Consultant, Transylvania University Writing Center
Fall 2013-Spring 2015
Converse with Transylvania students of all grades and disciplines about writing assignments and oral
presentations, helping them to become better writers by assisting with all stages of their writing process
Present to first-year classes on the services offered by the Writing Center and the value of writing to the
liberal arts to encourage them to utilize the Writing Center as they adjust to college assignments
Advise patrons on organization, thesis creation, argument coherence, sentence structure, and grammar
Complete semester-long practicum training course on writing, peer consulting, and ethic of care
Manage social media for the Writing Center, generating content and encouraging engagement
Present on social media management at 2015 Southeastern Writing Center Association Kentucky
Conference and photograph the event for official SWCA-KY publication
Student Programming Coordinator for August Term, Transylvania University
Dec 2012-Sept 2014
Plan and coordinate all programming events for TUs first-year orientation program by recruiting and
confirming vendors, staffing every event with student supervisors, secure supplies and locations
Train all August Term Scholars through facilitating leadership development and leading content sessions
Supervise Programming Assistant, delegating responsibilities and brainstorming orientation activities
Supervise all August Term Scholars by serving as liaison between student staff and Associate Dean and
assisting with syllabus creation and discussion preparation
Advertise events through managing Guidebook app and social media schedules
Co-teach a seminar style class for first-year students centered on critical reading and informal writing
Design syllabus to provide a wide variety of discussion topics, writing assignments, and required readings
Serve as orientation leader and mentor through planning activities, designing lessons, and advising
academic scheduling
Provide input in selection process for 2014 student staff and program texts
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Events Committee Member, Transylvania University Young Alumni Council

June 2015-Present

Volunteer Tutor, The Carnegie Center, Lexington, KY

Fall 2013-Spring 2015
Meet weekly with two elementary school students to improve foundational skills like reading and ESL
Mentor students through consistent one-on-one time together
Plan activities and learning strategies for each meeting
Special Activities Leader, Counselor, Camp Wakon Da-Ho, Christian Church (DOC) in KY
July 2014, 2015
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate all large activities for week-long camp for middle schoolers such as a
talent show, scavenger hunt, relay races, water games stations, and Minute to Win It games
Assist camp directors in last-minute daily tasks like setting up for events and worship services
Serve as cabin counselor for group of girls, leading group discussion and interaction
Selected to be a co-director for 2016 camp season

Youth Representative, WKDH Site Team for Christian Church (DOC) in KY

Winter 2013-Spring 2015
Coordinate and recruit directors and counselors for all summer camps held at WKDH facility for 2014 by
reviewing evaluations of previous staff and contacting potential new counselors and directors
Evaluate all aspects of past camps: on-site staff, directors, counselors, camper reviews, curriculum
Page Editor, The Rambler campus newspaper, Transylvania University, Lexington, KY
Fall 2012-Spring 2013
Compose editorials about major campus events, incorporating the views of the Editorial Board members
Interview students, faculty and staff to collect information for breaking and investigative news stories
Inform students, faculty, and staff about news and issues to encourage campus-wide discussion