Marketing/Communications and Special Events Intern
Hampton, VA: 11/2009 – 5/2010
The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Throughout my time at LLS I worked closely with the Director of Team in Training – the organization’s largest fundraising campaign, recruiting and managing volunteers as well as assisting with eMarketing initiatives and event programs by:
- Working directly with campaign staff
- Supporting marketing and communications for LLS fundraising campaigns
- Assisting with the planning, organization and execution of events
- Aiding in the public relations initiative by writing press releases and event literature.
- Communicating with prospective participants for the different campaigns through email, phone and in-person meetings.
- Distributing LLS campaign marketing materials around the Hampton Roads area
- Leading the social media efforts through Facebook & Twitter
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