Becca Buckley
 

Furman University - PMB #27632

Greenville, SC 29613
becca.buckley@furman.edu
C: (850) 501-2356

 

EDUCATION/HONORS 

 

Furman University (Greenville, SC) Anticipated Graduation: May 2014
Cumulative GPA: 3.4
Major: Communication Studies
• Townes Leadership Scholarship – distinguished Furman leadership scholarship awarded to nine students
• Community, Culture & Identity in New Zealand: May 2011 Study Abroad
Tour of New Zealand’s media industry. Explored current media issues common to this once indigenous society while traveling to various sites in the two islands.

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Pensacola High School (Pensacola, FL) IB Program Class of 2010 
GPA: 5.1 (Summa Cum Laude)
• Sam Rodzwicz Spirit Scholarship – awarded to a senior that exemplifies commitment to community service, academic excellence and a cheerful spirit

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INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

​NBC News – Morning Joe – Summer 2012 Production Intern – New York City
• Assisted office staff and guests in preparation for morning production
• Researched next-day guests and collaborated with producers on script writing
• Uncovered breaking news reported live during 2012 Aurora, CO shooting
Proficiency in: iNews3, ARDOME, SOT and One Sheet development, Dub Request Forms

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EXTRACURRICULAR

 

Furman Student Activities Board –Current Board Member [2010-Present]   
• Selected to join a fifty-five person team to plan and carry out events on and off campus
• Determined event budgets and logistics on a bi-weekly basis
• Coordinated with local vendors and directed event-day activities
• Assessed overall performance after events and offered improvements

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Kappa Delta Sorority –2012 Vice President - Public Relations  
• Slated by select committee to serve as the liaison between Kappa Delta and the Furman community
• Communicate goals to the executive board, chapter, and National Headquarters
• Undertake responsibility for all publicity regarding sorority
• Designing and implementing publicity initiative for 8th Annual Shamrock 5K Fundraising Event
      
Connecting the Pieces Annual Fundraiser – 2009-2010 Fundraising Board Member  
• Conceptualized an interactive fundraising plan for annual summer autism program
• Auctioned life-sized art display at annual “Connecting the Pieces” gala to encourage giving
• Raised $33,000 for autism research and “Kids for Camp” summer program
 
OTHER EXPERIENCE

​Nanny                                                                                 August 2011 - Present
The Fish House                                                                  Summer 2010
The Market and Mainly Shoes                                         April 2009-August 2010
 Violin                                                                                  Played actively 1999-2010