Chelsea Oliver
Jill of all (well, quite a few) trades.
​​​​Excellent communication skills displayed through a variety of outlets developed by participation in several job related experiences, campus organizations and community involvement.​​
Highly trained writer with an immense knowledge of editing and professionalism, as well as a publishing history in poetry, short fiction and news writing. ​
​​​​Innovative graphic designer with an ability to work creatively on various projects simultaneously.
​Sociable leader devoted to a strong work ethic and organizations as exhibited through constant involvement in campus life and ability to understand and work with diverse groups of people.
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Skills
English
HTML
French (minimal)
Spanish (minimal)
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Creative Suite
Social Media
Event Planning
Fundraising
Blogging
SEO
Photography
Smiling
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2010 - present
2010 - present
RESUME
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​Creator/Blogger| Chels & the City, Pittsburgh, Pa
​February 2012 - present​
​ •Launched daily updated blog about what to do in and around Pittsburgh. Reviews of music, theater,
events, and fashion to promote Pittsburgh as a growing, livable, and entertaining city.
•Building brand of the blog through use of social media outlets, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter.​
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​Marketing Intern| Community Care Pregnancy Center, Homestead, Pa
​August 2012 - January 2013
​ •Created advertising campaign to reach college-aged women for Pittsburgh-based universities in
need of the Center’s women’s health resources.
• Increased awareness of Center through media relations campaign for annual fundraising events.
President | Feminist Collective, Seton Hill University, Greensburg, Pa
​September 2010 - May 2011
​•Re-established campus organization to raise awareness for women's rights, advocate for victims of
sexual and domestic abuse, and raise money for local women's shelter, The Blackburn Center.
•Planned innovative events and fundraisers on campus and in the Greensburg community, raising over
$1,000 and hosting five events throughout the school year.
•Motivated fellow club members to complete designated tasks for events and fundraisers to run smoothly.
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​Public Relations/Music Promotions Intern | Nakturnal, Pittsburgh, Pa
​August - December 2010
• Promoted musical artist, Kellee Maize, through viral, grass-roots and guerrilla marketing tactics to reach
a worldwide audience and helped artist reach #1 status on Google Search through search engine optimization
​and social media.
• Developed events with fellow interns creating a more vibrant music and entertainment scene in Pittsburgh.
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Web Design/Writing Intern | National Catholic Center for Holocaust Education, Greensburg, Pa
​August - December 2008​​​
​•Organized time effectively by successfully completing multiple tasks under strict deadlines.​​
•Recognized varying needs and expectations of diverse audiences and adapted writing style and level of
professionalism accordingly.
•Demonstrated versatility and flexibility with meeting goals in a changing work environment.
News Editor | The Setonian, Seton Hill University, Greensburg, Pa
​May 2008 - December 2009​​​
​•Efficiently managed student writers through assessing individual abilities and work load to assign articles
and tasks appropriately.
​•Committed to producing a quality paper through initiating completion of unfinished responsibilities in
various sections, including writing and editing.
(Prior to this position, I was Sports Editor from December 2007 - May 2008.)
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Volunteer Work
Habitat for Humanity
- Americus, GA - Franks, KY - Greensboro, NC - Greensburg, PA – New Orleans, LA
Eighth Ave. Place, Homestead, PA
Community Care Pregnancy Center, Homestead, PA
Greater Parkview Church, Greensburg, PA
Alabaster Productions, Greensburg, PA
Green Meadows Nursing Home, Greensburg, PA
Christian Layman Thrift Store, Greensburg, PA
First United Methodist Church, Ellwood City, PA
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​Front of House Staff | Pittsburgh Public Theater, Pittsburgh, Pa
​November 2011 - present
​•Offer complete theater experience through varied tasks of bar-tending, coat check, concessions,
ticket scanning, gift shop, and ushering prior to each performance.
SharpShooter Imaging Photographer | Gateway Clipper Fleet, Pittsburgh, Pa
​August 2011 - December 2012
•Greet and photograph guests for various cruises, print and package photos and then proceed to
sell packages to guests in a friendly forum during and after each cruise event.
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Sales Associate | Victoria's Secret, Westmoreland Mall, Greensburg, Pa
​September 2012 - May 2011​​
​•Provided courteous and knowledgeable service throughout the store as well as assessing the needs
of the customer by providing the appropriate level of service and expertise. In addition to merchandise
handling including: processing shipment, replenishment, fitting room go-backs, markdowns
and price management.
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Student Ambassador | Seton Hill University, Greensburg, Pa
​January 2008 - May 2011
​•Actively participated as a link between Seton Hill and the community by acting as the face of the
University through; touring and hosting over-nights with prospective students and coordinating events
for fundraising opportunities and networking with alumni and current students.
​Office Assistant | Office of Alumni Relations, Seton Hill University, Greensburgh, Pa
​January 2008 - May 2011
​•Served as an assistant by calling alumni for funding requests and researching alumni records.
​•Generated frequent designs for invitations, postcards and posters for the office to send to alumni about
fundraisers and upcoming events.
HOPE Camp Dean | Jumonville Summer Camp & Retreat Center, Hopwood, Pa
​May - August 2011
​•Created schedule for weekly camps and delegated tasks as needed to HOPE Camp Counselors.
•Facilitated camp activities for campers, between the ages of 6-17, with various forms of Autism or from distressed neighborhoods and underprivileged living conditions, as well as campers from abusive families or with parents in incarceration. ​(Prior to this position, I was a HOPE Camp Counselor from May-August in 2008, 2009 & 2010.)
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Point Park University | Pittsburgh, Pa
​August 2011 - April 2013
Master of Arts in Mass Communication: focusing in Advertising and Public Relations
Current Grade Point Average: 3.5
Campus Involvement: Graduate Student Organization Diversity Committee
Recognition and Honors:
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Student Leadership Conference Presenter – Fall 2011
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Seton Hill University | Greensburg, Pa
​August 2007 - May 2011
Dual Bachelor of Arts in New Media Journalism and Communication
Grade Point Average: 3.8
Campus Involvement: Student Ambassador, Feminist Collective president, Student Government secretary, The Setonian News Editor, Dance Club treasurer, Habitat for Humanity Club, English Club, Student Activities Council, Peer Ministry Council and Graphic Design Club​
​Recognition and Honors: ​​ ​
Seton Hill University Student Humanities Conference Presenter – Spring 2011
Seton Hill University Student Leadership Award 2011
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Lambda Pi Eta, Communication Honor Society
Alpha Lambda Delta, Honors and Service Society
Seton Hill University Dean’s List