Human Resource Development and Public Relations

Grant Noble Smith

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**************@*****.*** 317-***-****

EDUCATION

M.S. in Human Resource Development, December 2012

Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana

Human Resources Development GPA: 3.6/4.0

Cumulative GPA: 3.5/4.0

Graduate coursework includes: Learning human resource development fundamentals, Examining organizational planning processes, Devising strategic initiatives, Generating human resource development programming, Conducting needs assessments and gap analyses, Exploring leadership practices, Designing/evaluating human resource development training programs, Analyzing executive coaching techniques, and Studying research methods B.S. in Public Relations, Minor in Journalism, May 2008 Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana

Public Relations GPA: 3.5/4.0, Journalism GPA 3.0/4.0 Undergraduate coursework included: Creating public relations programs, Studying/analyzing previously executed public relations campaigns, Conducting an organizational visibility campaign, Writing press releases, Planning specialized events, Generating media kits, Reporting/covering media events and newsworthy affairs, and Learning Associated Press style Honors: Indiana State University Greek Alumni of the Year (2011), Dean’s List (Spring 2006 & Fall 2009), The James C. Farmer Outstanding Leadership Award (2008) and Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity Member of the Year Award (April 2006)

VOCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Personal Caregiver, June 2011-present

Rosemary and Newton Dick

Human Resources Intern, January 2011 – May 2011

RBL & Associates, Inc., Terre Haute, Indiana

• Worked in the RBL & Associates, Inc., Office on a weekly basis

• Assisted with all business and training consultation services related to human resources

• Drafted a code of ethics and organizational value statement for RBL & Associates, Inc.

• Developed an employee handbook

• Generated a comprehensive sales-training program Continued…

Grant N. Smith **************@*****.*** 317-***-**** Alumni Affairs Graduate Intern, June 2008 – May 2011 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, Indiana

• Worked in the Office of Alumni Affairs on a weekly basis

• Interacted and built rapport with the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology constituent base

• Maintained the Alumni Affairs Website on an ongoing basis

• Created and managed event registration pages on the Alumni Affairs Website

• Assisted in revamping the Alumni Affairs Website appearance, content and functionality

• Co-advised the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Student Alumni Association

• Created and promoted programming directed toward Rose-Hulman students and alumni

• Planned, organized and managed alumni affairs sponsored events: The Countdown to Commencement Series, Rosie's KidZone at Homecoming, The Rose-Hulman Homecoming Fun Run/Walk, The Annual Christmas Gingerbread House Building Party and The Student Alumni Association Mud Volleyball Tournament

• Created collateral material for the Office of Alumni Affairs and the Rose-Hulman Student Alumni Association: Brochures, Flyers, Pamphlets and Postcards

• Assisted with campus and regional alumni events: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Homecoming and Commencement activities, Rose-Hulman Class Reunion Dinners, The Rose-Hulman All Alumni Party at homecoming, The Rose-Hulman Summer Scholarship Scramble Golf Outing, Young Alumni Council meetings and excursions, The Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology National Day of Service, Graduates of the Last Decade events, and Rose-Hulman Young Alumni Social Networking Nights Alumni Affairs Intern, January 2008 – May 2008

Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana

• Worked in the Office of Alumni Affairs on a weekly basis

• Assisted in planning and performing Indiana State University Alumni Affairs sponsored events: Founder’s Day, The Alan C. Rankin Distinguished Junior and Senior Awards, The Indiana State University Alumni Mentoring Day, and Out-of-Towner’s Day

• Created media articles for the Alumni Affairs Office and the Student Alumni Association: Brochures, Flyers and Advertisements

• Participated in the Student Alumni Association of Indiana State University EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Student Human Resource Society of Indiana State University, 2010 - 2011 Student Alumni Association of Indiana State University, 2008 Public Relations Student Society of America at Indiana State University, 2004 - 2006 Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, 2004 - 2007

• Social Chairman, 2004 - 2006

• Rush Chairman, 2004 – 2007

• Parliamentarian, 2005 – 2006

• Committee Head: Fundraising, Philanthropy and Standards InterFraternity Council Chief Justice and Justice, 2004 – 2006 Grant N. Smith **************@*****.*** 317-***-**** SPECIALIZED PROFICIENCIES

• Website design aptitudes using the YourMembership.com platform

• Operational knowledge of computer programs/software: Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe – InDesign, PageMaker and Photoshop

• First-rate knowledge and aptitudes in event planning, the organization of volunteers and the solicitation of corporate sponsorship

~ Professional references available upon request ~

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